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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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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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Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress with Yoga

By Gail Parker; Illustrated by Justine Ross
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

This is a follow-up workbook to Gail Parker's Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma, for readers who want to delve deeper into restorative practice as a means of combatting the harmful effects of ethnic and race-based stress and trauma. It also incorporates the effects of the COVID pandemic, and the health inequalities faced by ethnic minorities.

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Treating Children with Chinese Dietary Therapy

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Breaking down Chinese dietetics specifically for children, this book shows how Chinese dietary therapy can bring the body closer to a state of balance and further from disease. It provides acupuncturists and Chinese Medicine practitioners with an understanding of the role that dietary therapy plays in health and longevity.

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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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Restoring Prana

A Therapeutic Guide to Pranayama and Healing Through the Breath for Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers and Healthcare Practitioners

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
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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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Yoga Student Handbook

Develop Your Knowledge of Yoga Principles and Practice

Foreword by Lizzie Lasater; Edited by SIan O'Neill
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Expert advice for yoga students and yoga teacher trainees.

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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
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The Complete Yoga Anatomy Coloring Book

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Helps yoga practitioners get to grips with human anatomy with informative and fun coloring exercises.

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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
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Yoga Therapy for Arthritis

A Whole-Person Approach to Movement and Lifestyle

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
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Extraordinary Chinese Medicine

The Extraordinary Vessels, Extraordinary Organs, and the Art of Being Human

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

Presenting an exciting new model exploring the links between the extraordinary vessels and organs within the context of Daoist cosmology, the book will help practitioners and students of Daoism expand their theoretical understanding, as well as their practice.

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Yoga Therapy for Stroke

A Handbook for Yoga Therapists and Healthcare Professionals

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
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Cranio-Sacral Integration, Foundation, Second Edition

Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon

The updated and revised edition of the foundation text in Cranio-Sacral Therapy integrates a wide spectrum of approaches to provide a broad understanding of the discipline. It covers fundamental theory, practical skills and techniques, and gives instructions for treatments which are clearly explained in case studies and full colour illustrations.

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Mindful Little Yogis

Self-Regulation Tools to Empower Kids with Special Needs to Breathe and Relax

By Nicola Harvey; Illustrated by John Smisson
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Singing Dragon
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