Body Mindful Yoga: An Empowering Approach to Redefining Your Relationship with Your Body

216 Pages·2018·3.44 MB·English

by  Robert Butera

Robert Butera, PhD
Robert Butera, MDiv, PhD (Devon, PA), founded
YogaLife Institute in Pennsylvania, where he trains
yoga teachers and Comprehensive Yoga Therapists.
Robert’s PhD at CA Institute of Integral Studies
focused on Yoga Therapy. He authored The Pure
Heart of Yoga, Meditation for Your Life, and Yoga
Therapy for Stress & Anxiety. Visit him at
www.YogaLifeInstitute.com.
Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD

Jennifer Kreatsoulas, PhD (Collegeville, PA), is a
certified yoga therapist and inspirational speaker. She
presents, writes, and leads workshops, trainings, and
retreats on eating disorder recovery and body image.
She also provides yoga therapy via phone or online
and from YogaLife Institute in Wayne, PA. Visit her
at www.yoga4eatingdisorders.com.
Llewellyn Publications
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Title: Body mindful yoga : create a powerful and affirming
relationship with your body / by Robert Butera, PhD, and Jennifer
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Description: First Edition. | Woodbury : Llewellyn Worldwide, Ltd.,
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Includes index.
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Subjects: LCSH: Yoga. | Body image. | Mindfulness (Psychology)
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To our readers and future generations,
may your words affirm your body and embrace your wisdom.
Contents
List of Exercises
List of Yoga Poses
Disclaimer
Foreword by Melanie C. Klein Introduction
The Yoga Pathway to Body Mindful
Chapter 1: Understanding Language and the Narratives We Tell
Chapter 2: Four Steps on the Path: Listen, Learn, Love, Live
Step 1: Listen
Chapter 3: Know Thyself
Step 2: Learn
Chapter 4: Honor What You Know and Invite New Wisdom
Chapter 5: Language We Live With: Slogans and Self-Talk
Chapter 6: Morality Language and Food
Chapter 7: Combat Language and Fitness
Chapter 8: Social Media and the Language of Belonging
Chapter 9: Fashion and the Language of Status
Chapter 10: Suggestions for Body Mindful Language in Your Life
Step 3: Love
Chapter 11: Body Mindful Practices for Your Inner Life
Step 4: Live
Chapter 12: How to Be a Body Mindful Ambassador
Conclusion: Beyond Words
Acknowledgments
Exercises
Chapter 3
Your Body Narrative
What Influences Your Body Image?
Set Your Body Mindful Goals
Set Your Body Mindful Intention
Chapter 4
Getting to Know Your Unique Qualities and How You Learn
Exploring Personal Blocks to Learning
Student of Life
The Story of Your Dynamic Nature