Yoga vs. Cerebral Palsy, or Full Circle with a Cup of Water & Mindfulness Therapy

Healthy Living, Child Development, Yoga Poses, Teaching Yoga, Benefits of Yoga, Child Support

Martha Rowe

• Publisher: Publishdrive
• Year: 2018
• eBook ISBN: 9798201542023
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Subtopic: Inclusive Education
• Index: Biological Sciences

Unlock the potential of yoga to transform lives impacted by Cerebral Palsy (CP). Martha Rowe's revolutionary book serves as both a guide and an inspiration, proving that yoga is more than physical exercise—it is a philosophy of unity between body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're a yoga instructor, healthcare professional, parent, or individual living with CP, this book offers tools to navigate challenges and embrace a path of growth.

With over three years of hands-on experience teaching yoga to individuals with motor impairments, the author reveals how mindful practice can foster incredible progress in mobility, emotional well-being, and personal empowerment.

What You'll Discover:

Proven Techniques: Adapted yoga poses and breathing exercises tailored for individuals with CP.

Scientific Insights: Evidence-backed benefits of yoga for motor skills, mental health, and overall quality of life.

Personal Stories: Real-life success stories that inspire and encourage perseverance.

Customized Guidance: Step-by-step instructions for parents, instructors, and practitioners to achieve gradual progress.

Accessible Practices: Techniques to build inner peace, improve focus, and develop strength in simple, manageable steps.

Key Benefits:

Reduced spasticity and improved motor coordination.

Strengthened body-mind connection for enhanced self-awareness.

Stress and anxiety relief through pranayama (breathing techniques).

Positive emotional and behavioral changes in daily life.

Practical advice to seamlessly integrate yoga into your schedule.

Whether it's holding a glass of water or sitting upright with confidence, this book celebrates the small victories that lead to life-changing results. Yoga may not erase CP, but it can unlock untapped potential and provide new perspectives on overcoming obstacles.

Take the first step toward empowerment and healing. Add Yoga vs. Cerebral Palsy (CP ) to your cart today and embrace the transformative journey of Yoga!

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Yoga vs. Cerebral Palsy, or Full Circle with a Cup of Water & Mindfulness Therapy (The Yoga Place Book)
• The Yoga Instructor’s Role
• ‘Now Try to Relax!’
• What does Scientific Data Tell Us?
• One Example from My Practice
• What Advantages Does Yoga Bring for Children with CP?
• About the Time
• How to Select Exercises for Children?
• Do the ‘Special’ Children Suffer from the Fact They Differ from the Rest? Or their Parents Suffer More?
• Hushhh! Silence...
• Yoga as a Dance
• To the Instructors
• To the Parents
• On Statics and Dynamics
• How Do You Practice Yoga if You Have No Time at All?
• About One ‘Simple’ Exercise
• Correcting the Bearing
• Nadi Shodhana Pranayama
• Kapalabhati
• 1. Correcting asanas at CP | Everything depends on the person's first possibilities. If they can stand on their feet firmly, why not fix a slightly bent torso, for example, like in Virabhadrasana 1, 2? But if the person has problems with balance and big ones, it is better to use either 'voice control,' to say that the body knows perfectly well where to stop, or the pupil may perform the asana as they prefer. This asana is efficient because a person can play it on the given stage or seek/invent simplified versions.
• 2. The problem of yoga and hyperkinesis
• 3. Why does the yoga effect depend on mood so strongly?
• 4. If we don’t set ourselves a task to move towards perfection but treat yoga as the means of rehabilitation, should we, for instance, concentrate on stretching if we face difficulty?
• Eka Pada Koundinyasana | (Pose of the Sage Koundini)
• Utthita Hasta Padangustasana | (Extended Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose)
• Vrishchikasana | The Scorpion Pose (Handstand)
• Parivrita Parsvakonasana | (Lunge Prayer Twist Pose)
• Twist in the Chest
• Navasana (Boat Pose)
• Two Alternatives to Shavasana: | Jyestikasana & Matsya Kridasana
• Jyestikasana | (‘The Best Pose,’ ‘The Preferred Pose’)
• Matsya Kridasana | (Flapping Fish Pose)
• Dispelling the Myths | 1. ‘Meditation is above my bend because I cannot stop my thoughts’
• 2. ‘Meditation is another word for relaxation’
• 3. ‘Is meditation a trance?’
• 4. ‘Meditation is the astral exit’
• 5. ‘I don’t meditate because of the lack of time’
• Recommendations for | Practicing Meditation
• Pose for Meditation
• Time for Meditation
• The Meditation Technique | 1. Preparation.
• 2. Meditation on breathing.
• Chakra Therapy in CP Treatment
• Modern Trends