CONTENTS Foreword Introduction Acknowledgements Diagram: Overview of Yoga and Somatics for Immune and Respiratory Health PART 1: Healthy Defences PART 1 Physical Practice: Somatic & Loosening Sequence page xx PART 1 Subtle Practice: Mindfulness of Breathing page xx PART 2: Stress and Inflammation PART 2 Physical Practice: Undulating and Twisting PART 2 Subtle Practice: Coherent Breathing Moon Piercing Breath PART 3: Fluid Adaptation PART 3 Physical Practice: Primal motions: lunging, stepping & squatting PART 3 Subtle Practice: Heart Mudras PART 4: Mindful Boundaries PART 4 Physical Practice: Standing into Full Breathing and Protective Support PART 4 Subtle Practice: Ujjayi Breath Autogenic Release PART 5: Embodied Awareness PART 5 Physical Practice: Rest and Recovery PART 5 Subtle Practice: Traditional Pranayama PART 6: Good Vibrations PART 6 Physical Practice: Bringing it All Together - Movement with Optional Sound PART 6 Subtle Practice: Simha pranayama (Lion's Breath) So Hum mantra Bija Mantra Foreword by Joanne Avison Glossary of Sanskrit Terms.
Yoga and Somatics for Immune and Respiratory Health