Interoception Contemplative Practice And Health

Author : Norman Farb,Catherine Kerr,Wolf E. Mehling,Olga Pollatos
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Electronic book
ISBN : 9782889450947

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Interoception, Contemplative Practice, and Health by Norman Farb,Catherine Kerr,Wolf E. Mehling,Olga Pollatos Pdf

There is an emergent movement of scientists and scholars working on somatic awareness, interoception and embodiment. This work cuts across studies of neurophysiology, somatic anthropology, contemplative practice, and mind-body medicine. Key questions include: How is body awareness cultivated? What role does interoception play for emotion and cognition in healthy adults and children as well as in different psychopathologies? What are the neurophysiological effects of this cultivation in practices such as Yoga, mindfulness meditation, Tai Chi and other embodied contemplative practices? What categories from other traditions might be useful as we explore embodiment? Does the cultivation of body awareness within contemplative practice offer a tool for coping with suffering from conditions, such as pain, addiction, and dysregulated emotion? This emergent field of research into somatic awareness and associated interoceptive processes, however, faces many obstacles. The principle obstacle lies in our 400-year Cartesian tradition that views sensory perception as epiphenomenal to cognition. The segregation of perception and cognition has enabled a broad program of cognitive science research, but may have also prevented researchers from developing paradigms for understanding how interoceptive awareness of sensations from inside the body influences cognition. The cognitive representation of interoceptive signals may play an active role in facilitating therapeutic transformation, e.g. by altering context in which cognitive appraisals of well-being occur. This topic has ramifications into disparate research fields: What is the role of interoceptive awareness in conscious presence? How do we distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive somatic awareness? How do we best measure somatic awareness? What are the consequences of dysregulated somatic/interoceptive awareness on cognition, emotion, and behavior? The complexity of these questions calls for the creative integration of perspectives and findings from related but often disparate research areas including clinical research, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, anthropology, religious/contemplative studies and philosophy.

Author : Tracey Meyers
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780857013835

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Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health by Tracey Meyers Pdf

This highly illustrated guide teaches yoga therapists and mental health professionals how to integrate Yin Yoga into practice and treatment plans as part of a holistic approach to healing and treating a variety of mental health challenges and brain injuries. Yin yoga is an accessible form of yoga consisting of mainly floor based low force stretching, perfect for all patients regardless of physical limitations. The use of Yin yoga when combined with breath work and meditation can decrease anxiety, improve overall mood, and create a sense of well-being. With explanations on the principles of practice, such as asanas, meditation, breathwork and how to integrate different psychological methods to decrease emotional suffering and increase self-care along with examples of how to apply these principles for a range of mental health conditions; this guide is essential reading for all practitioners interested in an integrated approach to healing.

Author : Simona Raimo,Cecilia Guariglia,Liana Palermo,Matteo Martini,Gabriella Santangelo,Luigi Trojano
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832533895

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Community Series in Body Representation and Interoceptive Awareness: Cognitive, Affective, and Social Implications by Simona Raimo,Cecilia Guariglia,Liana Palermo,Matteo Martini,Gabriella Santangelo,Luigi Trojano Pdf

Author : Marlysa B. Sullivan,Laurie C. Hyland Robertson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780429016738

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Understanding Yoga Therapy by Marlysa B. Sullivan,Laurie C. Hyland Robertson Pdf

Understanding Yoga Therapy offers a comprehensive and accessible perspective on yoga therapy as a complementary, integrative route to promoting whole-person well-being. Readers will come away from the book understanding how the philosophy, texts, and teachings of yoga benefit a wide range of health conditions. The book is split into three helpful sections: Part I discusses foundational texts and their interpretations; Part II outlines the biopsychosocial-spiritual and neurophysiological model of integrative health pertinent to yoga therapy; and Part III focuses on practical applications separate from the more familiar diagnosis-driven models. Experiential activities and case studies throughout the text illuminate how yogic practices can be incorporated for optimal health. Bridging the ancient and modern, philosophical and scientific, Understanding Yoga Therapy offers a clear explanatory framework for yoga therapists, physicians, allied and complementary healthcare providers, and their patients and students.

Author : Sucharit Katyal,Sisir Roy,Philippe R. Goldin,Anna-Lena Lumma
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782832529003

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The varieties of contemplative experiences and practices by Sucharit Katyal,Sisir Roy,Philippe R. Goldin,Anna-Lena Lumma Pdf

Author : Laurie Hyland Robertson,Diane Finlayson
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 521 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781787754157

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Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice by Laurie Hyland Robertson,Diane Finlayson Pdf

Providing essential support to schools and universities that offer yoga therapy training programs, this comprehensive, edited textbook develops robust curricula, enabling them to prepare yoga therapists to integrate into healthcare settings safely and effectively. The book includes a large and international list of contributors from diverse lineages and backgrounds such as Matthew Taylor, Gail Parker and Steffany Moonaz, and is the first resource on yoga therapy that aligns with the educationl competencies of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT). It covers yoga foundations (philosophical background, ayurveda, tantra), biomedical and psychological foundations, yoga therapy tools and therapeutic skills, yogic and biopsychosocial-spiritual assessments, and professional practices. As the field of yoga therapy continues to root and grow, this book is essential for both new yoga therapy practitioners, and for schools developing training programs.

Author : Judith Pratt,Jeremy Hall
Publisher : Springer
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319996424

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Biomarkers in Psychiatry by Judith Pratt,Jeremy Hall Pdf

This volume addresses one of the Holy Grails in Psychiatry, namely the evidence for and potential to adopt ‘Biomarkers’ for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment responses in mental health conditions. It meshes together state of the art research from international renowned pre-clinical and clinical scientists to illustrate how the fields of anxiety disorders, depression, psychotic disorders, and autism spectrum disorder have advanced in recent years.

Author : Jill Miller
Publisher : Victory Belt Publishing
Page : 876 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-02-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781628603583

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Body by Breath by Jill Miller Pdf

In the hierarchy of life, breath always wins. It persists 22,000 times daily, but you get to decide whether the way you breathe is to your benefit or detriment. Breath becomes compromised by stress, disease, and the environmental trappings of progress; you can still breathe under this pressure, but it leads to poor breathing habits that slowly whittle away at your health. In Body by Breath, bestselling author Jill Miller takes you on a journey through your breathing body and presents more than 100 step-by-step techniques and practices to help you master the body-breath connection and reset your physiology. This book explores four primary types of resilience-building exercises—breathwork, movement, rolling, and non-sleep deep rest—to help you achieve • Greater power, endurance, and recovery ability • Enhanced self-regulation skills • Supercharged executive function • Relief from pain, injuries, and chronic conditions • Freedom to feel, connect, and express stored emotions Jill shares her scientifically supported methods so you can Train and modulate your body and nervous system for reduced stress, improved mobility, and whole-body resilience Discover the latest findings in breath and fascia research and get the most out of breathwork practice by including more of your body’s parts in the mix Map the vast reach of the diaphragm and feel how it intermingles with everything in your body. You’ll travel the pathways of the vagus nerve and trace miles of fascial intersections beneath your skin to unlock your body’s regenerative reservoir. If you have struggled with traditional meditation practices because remaining still spikes your anxiety and leaves you feeling agitated and fidgety, Body by Breath presents innovative alternatives designed for your unique nervous system. This inclusive approach allows you to reap the benefits of relaxation, restoration, and regeneration. Take these practices into your life and renew the way you embody breath.

Author : Manos Tsakiris,Helena De Preester
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780192540041

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The Interoceptive Mind by Manos Tsakiris,Helena De Preester Pdf

Interoception is the body-to-brain axis of sensations that originates from the internal body and visceral organs. It plays a unique role in ensuring homeostasis, allowing human beings to experience and perceive the state of their bodies at any one time. However, interoception is rapidly gaining interest amongst those studying the human mind. It is believed that beyond homeostasis interoception is fundamental in understanding human emotion and motivation and their impact upon behavior. That link between interoception and self-awareness is supported by a growing body of experimental findings. The Interoceptive Mind: From Homeostasis to Awareness offers a state-of-the-art overview of, and insights into, the role of interoception for mental life, awareness, subjectivity, affect, and cognition. Structured across three parts, this multidisciplinary volume highlights the role that interoceptive signals, and our awareness of them, play in our mental life. It considers deficits in interoceptive processing and awareness in various mental health conditions. But it also considers the equally important role of interoception for well-being, approaching interoception from both a theoretical and a philosophical perspective. Written by leading experts in their fields, all chapters within this volume share a common concern for what it means to experience oneself, for the crucial role of emotions, and for issues of health and wellbeing. Each of those concerns is discussed on the joint basis of our bodily existence and interoception. The research presented here will undoubtedly accelerate the much-anticipated coming of age of interoceptive research in psychology, cognitive neurosciences and philosophy, making this vital reading for anyone working in those fields.

Author : Norman Farb,Zindel Segal
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2024-01-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780316434553

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Better in Every Sense by Norman Farb,Zindel Segal Pdf

Renowned neuroscientist Dr. Norman Farb and clinical psychologist Dr. Zindel Segal reveal how to break out of negative patterns by engaging your senses. For many of us, daily life has stopped making sense. Super-efficient routines that once served us well now stress us out. Patterns of judgment and negative thinking lead to downward emotional spirals. For others, life has simply lost its spark. Where does change come from when habit lets you down? Whether we’re struggling with a problem, a bad habit, or life in general, we often think we need to be resilient by “toughing it out” or “trying harder.” But when we do that, our brains double down on the thinking patterns that got us stuck in the first place—even when they clearly aren’t working for us. Fortunately, the science of sensation provides the key. In Better in Every Sense, neuroscientist Norman Farb and clinical psychologist Zindel Segal explain that the brain has two networks—the rapid problem-solving (habit) network and the sensory network, which is devoted to fresh insight. By tuning into new and everyday sensations—from the feeling of our feet on a crowded street to the sound of birdsong in the park—we can engage the sensory network. When we’re stressed or stuck, we can pause to notice and feel the dynamic, vibrant world around us and boost our resilience, well-being, health, and creativity wherever we are, in the moment. Grounded in decades of scientific research and filled with simple exercises and practical mental techniques for mastering “sense foraging,” Better in Every Sense explores the power of sensory experiences to liberate us from our ruts and dead ends—and help us successfully handle all of life’s challenges.

Author : Beth Berila,Melanie Klein,Chelsea Jackson Roberts
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781498528030

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Yoga, the Body, and Embodied Social Change by Beth Berila,Melanie Klein,Chelsea Jackson Roberts Pdf

Yoga, the Body, and Embodied Social Change is the first collection to gather together prominent scholars on yoga and the body. Using an intersectional lens, the essays examine yoga in the United States as a complex cultural phenomenon that reveals racial, economic, gendered, and sexual politics of the body. From discussions of the stereotypical yoga body to analyses of pivotal court cases, Yoga, the Body, and Embodied Social Change examines the sociopolitical tensions of contemporary yoga. Because so many yogic spaces reflect the oppressive nature of many other public spheres, the essays in this collection also examine what needs to change in order for yoga to truly live up to its liberatory potential, from the blogosphere around Black women’s health to the creation of queer and trans yoga classes to the healing potential of yoga for people living with chronic illness or trauma. While many of these conversations are emerging in the broader public sphere, few have made their way into academic scholarship. This book changes all that. The essays in this anthology interrogate yoga as it is portrayed in the media, yoga spaces, and yoga as it is integrated in education, the law, and concepts of health to examine who is included and who is excluded from yoga in the West. The result is a thoughtful analysis of the possibilities and the limitations of yoga for feminist social transformation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-06-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323995528

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Neurophysiology of Silence Part A: Empirical Studies by Anonim Pdf

Neurophysiology of Silence, Volume 277 in the Progress in Brain Research series, highlights new advances in the field, including chapters on Mindfulness, mind wandering and creativity, The cloud of unknowing: Cognitive dedifferentiation in whole-body perceptual deprivation, Embodying abstract concepts: the connection between meditation, empathy and introception, Measures of music-like experience emergent in a sonic ganzfeld: an example of perceptual structuring on the edge of silence, Doing out of silence: The effects of visual art on verbal creativity, Cessation experiences during meditation, The psychophysiology of covert behavior during goal directed behavior, and much more. Provides the authority and expertise of leading contributors from an international board of authors Presents the latest release in Progress in Brain Research serials Updated release includes the latest information on the Neurophysiology of Silence

Author : Tal Dotan Ben-Soussan,Aviva Berkovich-Ohana,Jean-Yves Beziau,Filippo Carducci,Joseph Glicksohn,Narayanan Srinivasan
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889667895

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Neurophysiology of Silence: Neuroscientific, Psychological, Educational and Contemplative Perspectives by Tal Dotan Ben-Soussan,Aviva Berkovich-Ohana,Jean-Yves Beziau,Filippo Carducci,Joseph Glicksohn,Narayanan Srinivasan Pdf

Author : Jennifer Frank Tantia
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000218596

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The Art and Science of Embodied Research Design by Jennifer Frank Tantia Pdf

The Art and Science of Embodied Research Design: Concepts, Methods, and Cases offers some of the nascent perspectives that situate embodiment as a necessary element in human research. This edited volume brings together philosophical foundations of embodiment research with application of embodied methods from several disciplines. The book is divided into two sections. Part I, Concepts in Embodied Research Design, suggests ways that embodied epistemology may bring deeper understanding to current research theory, and describes the ways in which embodiment is an integral part of the research process. In Part II, Methods and Cases, chapters propose novel ways to operationalize embodied data in the research process. The section is divided into four sub-sections: Somatic Systems of Analysis, Movement Systems of Analysis, Embodied Interviews and Observations, and Creative and Mixed Methods. Each chapter proposes a method case; an example of a previously used research method that exemplifies the way in which embodiment is used in a study. As such, it can be used as scaffold for designing embodied methods that suits the researcher’s needs. It is suited for many fields of study such as psychology, sociology, behavioral science, anthropology, education, and arts-based research. It will be useful for graduate coursework in somatic studies or as a supplemental text for courses in traditional research design.

Author : Bruno Müller-Oerlinghausen,Michael Eggart
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 92 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783036503820

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The Significance of Touch in Psychiatry by Bruno Müller-Oerlinghausen,Michael Eggart Pdf

Touch is one of the fundamental media for interpersonal communication. Over recent decades, scientific efforts have been devoted to establishing the significance of touch, particularly affective touch, in the treatment and prevention of mental disorders and clarifying the underlying mechanisms of touch and massage therapy. This book contributes to this rapidly expanding area of research and gives new insights on recent clinical and experimental findings. A strong plea is made by the editors for well-designed clinical studies which require very special methodologies. A broad spectrum of various touch therapies are already available at present. Modern treatment and prevention of mental disorders should go beyond the pharmacological and psychotherapeutic approaches and should make use of the beneficial effects of touch therapies with the additional benefit of a very small risk of adverse outcomes.