Yin Yoga Therapy and Mental Health:
An Integrated Approach

 
 
 

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.

Reviews

 

“It is refreshing to see renewed support of treating the mind-body connection in a way that perfectly complements a traditional model of psychiatric care.”

— Peter Tolisano, Psy.D., ABPP Director of Psychology, Connecticut Department of Developmental Services

Yin Yoga and Mental Health is sure to become a classic and staple in the library for yoga and mindfulness educators and clinicians alike. Tracey's lifelong dedication to exploring new, integrative models for whole person healing are a gift to all of us.

— Jennifer Ciarimboli, CEO of Studio Be

 

Tracey Meyers deftly integrates Yin Yoga with psychotherapy in her thoughtful, scholarly approach to treating anxiety, depression, trauma, schizophrenia, and brain injury cases. Rare in its depth and clarity.... a must-read for clinicians and yoga therapists.

— Patricia L. Gerbarg, MD Assistant Clinical Professor in Psychiatry, New York Medical College and Co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath

Dr. Meyers gives us thoughtful and real examples of how these yoga and breathing practices have been used in her personal and professional life. The stories about individuals being introduced to mind-body practices and their reactions made the book engaging versus a basic instructional manual.

— Linda Lentini, Director of Healing from Within

 

The clear, clean writing of Tracey Meyers, Yin Yoga and Mental Health, cultivates the reader's attention in the same manner a yin posture invites the practitioner into a deeper, more meditative understanding of ways to engage in their lived experience.

— Diana Finlayson, Department chair, yoga therapy Maryland University of Integrative Health

Tracey's writing offers a rich and unique tapestry of philosophy and practical application from yoga, Buddhism, and psychology seamlessly weaving personal story and client examples that empower the reader in applying this work. Her writing is personal, approachable, and inspiring-full of both wisdom and heart.

—Marlysa Sullivan DPT, C-IAYT, Physical Therapy Coordinator Empower Veterans Program

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Singing Dragon (June 21, 2022)

  • Language ‏ : ‎ English

  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages

  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1848194153

  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1848194151