The Yoga Healer: Remedies for the body, mind, and spirit, from easing back pain and headaches to managing anxiety and finding joy and peace within

336 Pages·2017·14.94 MB·English

by  Christine Burke

YOGA HEALER
THE
This book is dedicated to my family and my family of
students, who have inspired and encouraged me
always; And to my mother for her embodiment of
courage and love, to my father for challenging me to
find a deeper strength, to my husband for his wisdom,
kindness and patience; And to my Clementine—my
angel, my guru.

THE YOGA HEALER
REMEDIES FOR THE BODY, MIND, AND SPIRIT
FROM EASING BACK PAIN AND HEADACHES TO MANAGING
ANXIETY AND FINDING JOY AND PEACE WITHIN
CHRISTINE BURKE
Published in 2017 by CICO Books An imprint of Ryland Peters & Small Ltd 20–21
Jockey’s Fields 341 E 116th St London WC1R 4BW New York, NY 10029
www.rylandpeters.com
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Text © Christine Burke 2017
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eISBN: 978-1-78249-595-6
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Editor: Marion Paull
Designer: Geoff Borin
Photographer: Erika Flores
Commissioning editor: Kristine Pidkameny Senior editor: Carmel Edmonds In-house
design assistant: Kerry Lewis Art director: Sally Powell
Production manager: Gordana Simakovic Publishing manager: Penny Craig Publisher:
Cindy Richards
Important health note
Please be aware that the information contained in this book and the opinions of the
author are not a substitute for medical attention from a qualified health professional. If
you are suffering from any medical complaint or are worried about any aspect of your
health, or if you are pregnant, please ask your doctor’s advice before proceeding. The
publisher and author can take no responsibility for any injury or illness resulting from
the advice given or the postures demonstrated within this volume.
Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Book
Key Poses
Key Concepts and Practices
Warm-up Sequences
Cool-down Sequence
PART 1
REMEDIES FOR THE BODY
Top to Bottom
Headache
Think Less, Breathe More
A Pain in the Neck
Is a Pain in the Neck!
Tight Throat
Feel Free to Express Yourself
Shoulder Tension
Carrying the Weight of the World
Upper Back Pain
Posture Check!
Tight Chest
Open Your Heart
Sore Hands, Wrists, and Fingers
Less Text, More Stretch!
Middle Back Pain
The Pain of the Middle Child
Lower Back Pain
You Are Not Alone
Lady Trouble
PMS and Cramps
Lady Trouble
For Those in the Age of Wisdom
Bloating
Happens to the Best of Us
Tight Hips
Flex the Flexors
Hamstrings Strung Too Tight
Sciatica in H Minor
Thighs and Knees
You’re Only as Good as Your Knees
Oh My Aching Feet
And Crunchy Ankles!
PART 2
REMEDIES FOR THE MIND
Who IS Running This Show?
Anxiety
Small Steps for a Big Feeling
Lack of Focus
Sorry, Could You Repeat that?
Impatience
What’s the Rush?
Irritability
From Snappy to Happy
Fear
The Other Side Is Love
Procrastination
No, Now!
Anger
Use It or Lose It
Apathy
Why Bother?
Depleted and Overwhelmed
When the Wind Has Left Your Sails
Obsessive
Let Go and Let Go Again!
The Blues
Pretty Color—Ugly Feeling
PART 3
REMEDIES FOR THE SPIRIT
When You Know What You Want, or Want Another Helping of
What You Have!
Love
It Really Is Where It’s At
Joy
Capture the Rapture
Peace
Coming Soon to a Body Near You
Trust
Or Bust
Acceptance
The Gateway to Change
Creativity
You Are the Artist and the Art
Appreciation and Gratitude
This Is Where Happy Lives
Abundance
Another Helping, Please
Balance
Embrace the Juggling Act
Energy
Harness Your Most Precious Resource
Confidence
Feel Your Power
Grounding
Find Your Roots
Connection
You Are Divine
PART 4
COMPLETE MINI SEQUENCES
For Everyday Practice
20-Minute Morning Practice
Wake Up and Glow!
Noon Sequence
Reset and Revive
Nighttime Sequence
Ease On Down
Resources
Index
Acknowledgments