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Singing Dragon is an imprint of Jessica Kingsley Publishers, an independent company committed to publishing accessible books that make a difference.

Singing Dragon publishes authoritative books on complementary and alternative health, Tai Chi, Qigong and ancient wisdom traditions for health, wellbeing, and professional and personal development.

Through the Singing Dragon imprint, Jessica Kingsley Publishers also publishes graphic novels across their subject areas, and books for children on issues such as bereavement, depression and anger.

 

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Acupuncture and Cancer Survivorship

Recovery, Renewal, and Transformation

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

A guide for acupuncturists to help them understand the issues faced by people living with and beyond cancer and equip them to support patients in their process of recovery, renewal and transformation to the “new normal' of life after cancer treatment.

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Teaching Body Positive Yoga

A Guide to Inclusivity, Language and Props

By Donna Noble; Foreword by Jivana Heyman
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Donna Noble draws on years of experience teaching body positive yoga to help yoga teachers host truly inclusive classes. Covering the philosophy and history of the body positivity movement, as well as providing tips on language, touch, modifications for larger bodies and marketing for body-positive yoga classes, this is an inspiring resource for yoga teachers and trainees.

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Pelvic Yoga Therapy for the Whole Woman

A Professional Guide

By Cheri Dostal Ryba; Foreword by Shelly Prosko; Illustrated by Evelyn Rosario Andry
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

This professional and evidence-based guide helps yoga teachers and yoga therapists, as well as movement and fitness professionals to understand the intersections of biomechanics, biochemistry and self-regulation, emotional resiliency, pain science and dynamic strategies for pelvic embodiment. By including case studies, this book takes the practitioner through the journey of self-assessment and ultimately demystifies the pelvic floor.

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Yoga Therapy Foundations, Tools, and Practice

A Comprehensive Textbook

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

The first comprehensive textbook of yoga therapy that aligns with the competencies of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, this is an essential resource for schools and universities that offer yoga therapy training programs, as well as for yoga therapists in training. With a large international list of contributors, this book enables the development of a robust curricula to prepare yoga therapists to integrate into healthcare settings safely and effectively.

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Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Lee Majewski and Ananda Bhavanani present yoga and yoga therapy as a multifaceted approach to wellness, which includes the energetic, the emotional and the spiritual. The authors carefully clarify yogic concepts and explore how deep yogic work can be practically applied to a range of chronic conditions.

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Hospice and Palliative Care Acupuncture

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

A book for acupuncturists and healthcare professionals on the use of acupuncture for the major hospice and palliative care diagnoses, and for grief and loss. Includes Chinese perspectives on death and dying and evidence-based pain management approaches.

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The Guided Meditation Handbook

Advice, Meditation Scripts and Hasta Mudra for Yoga Teachers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

For yoga teachers who want to add a meditation element to their classes, this collection of guided meditations is the perfect resource. It also includes tips on setting the scene for a truly relaxed environment, alongside advice for on how to create your own meditations that can be tailored to the needs of yoga students.

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Yoga for Sports Performance

A Guide for Yoga Therapists and Bodyworkers

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
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Aromatica Volume 2

A Clinical Guide to Essential Oil Therapeutics. Applications and Profiles

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

A thorough guide to the most effective administration of essential oils based on their specific physiological, psychological, and medicinal functions. The essential oils index of volume one is complemented here with 40 new profiles, including more advanced oils and applications.

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Yoga and Science in Pain Care

Treating the Person in Pain

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

This is an integrated approach to pain rehabilitation that combines pain science, rehabilitation and yoga with evidence-based approaches from respected contributors. The book shows how to integrate the practices of yoga and pain science, and promotes the movement to a patient-valued, partnership-based biopsychosocial-spiritual model of healthcare.

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The Practice of Tui Na

Principles, Diagnostics and Working with the Sinew Channels

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Many Tui Na practitioners mistakenly work with the Primary channels rather than the Sinew channels, and many more know very little of the theory behind them. Aspell provides a thorough grounding in the Sinew channels, accompanied by diagnostics, hand techniques, prescriptions and protocols and an introduction to paediatric Tui Na.

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Yoga Therapy for Insomnia and Sleep Recovery

An Integrated Approach to Supporting Healthy Sleep and Sustaining Energy All Day

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
  • Copyright year: 2019
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Yoga Therapy for Arthritis

A Whole-Person Approach to Movement and Lifestyle

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
  • Copyright year: 2018
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Yoga Therapy for Stroke

A Handbook for Yoga Therapists and Healthcare Professionals

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
  • Copyright year: 2018
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Yoga Therapy for Fear

Treating Anxiety, Depression and Rage with the Vagus Nerve and Other Techniques

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
  • Copyright year: 2018
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Yoga Therapy as a Creative Response to Pain

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
  • Copyright year: 2018
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Yoga Therapy for Digestive Health

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
  • Copyright year: 2018
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Scoliosis, Yoga Therapy, and the Art of Letting Go

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Take control of your scoliosis with this practical yoga manual.

  • Copyright year: 2016
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Yoga for a Happy Back

A Teacher's Guide to Spinal Health through Yoga Therapy

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
  • Copyright year: 2016
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Trauma is Really Strange

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

A science-based medical graphic book explaining trauma, its effects on our psychology and physiology, and what to do about it.

  • Copyright year: 2015
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