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BOOK 1 - Theory and Reference Material
CHAPTER 1 – THE FIRST GURU
Introduction, Just What is a Guru?, Mother as First Guru, Role of Father, Our
Own Maternal Legacy, The Importance of a Mother's Early Guidance, The Modern
Disintegration of Ancient Tradition, Lost Elements of Womanhood and Motherhood,
A Personal Account, Re-emerging Spiritual Midwifery
CHAPTER 2 - YOGA & TANTRA
What Is Yoga - What Is Tantra?, The Many Yoga Paths, Integral Yoga - A Synthesis
of Forms, The Theory of the Integral Yoga Practices, Tantra & The Sexes,
Shakti and Shiva, The Spiritual Nature of the Sexual Organs, The Three Purposes
of Sex, What is Kundalini? Evolution Through the Chakras, Ascending Kundalini,
Descent of Consciousness, The Kundalini of Conscious Reproduction, Yogic Lifestyle
CHAPTER 3 - FERTILITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH
Redefining and Refocussing The Reproductive Cycle, From Baby to Woman, The Physiology
of Womanhood, Natural Fertility Awareness, The Lunar Phase, The Psychology of
Womanhood, Overcoming Menstrual Aversion, Teenage Fertility Hassles - A Common
Story, Common Contraception Methods, Abortion - Termination of a Pregnancy,
Natural Contraception, Yoga Healing and Therapy, Common Reproductive Disorders,
Conscious Conception - The Yogic Approach, A Woman's Preparations, A Man's Preparations,
Planning and Timing, Conception Difficulties, Medically Assisted Conception,
Unplanned Conceptions, Resolving Previous Unfulfilled Conceptions, Retrospective
Resolution of Abortion, Miscarriage, Adoption, Mothering (originally) Unwanted
Children
CHAPTER 4 - PREGNANCY
Pregnancy Equals Change, Pre-Natal Education, The Medical Model, The Yogic Approach
to Pregnancy, Energy Balance During Pregnancy, An Alternative View of Pregnancy
Tests, Diet During Pregnancy, Surrounding Environments, Changing Sexuality,
Sex During Pregnancy, A Woman's Self Appreciation, A Man's Appreciation of the
Woman, Single Motherhood Pregnancy, Sexual Expression and the Single Mother
CHAPTER 5 - BIRTHING
Controversies Surrounding Modern Childbirth, The Sexuality of Birth, The Purpose
of Labour Pain, The Process of Birth, Expectations, Preparation for Birth, Approaching
Your First Birth, Approaching Subsequent Births, Vaginal Birth After Caesarean
(VBAC), Premature Birth, Choice of Venue, Assistance and Support People, Medical
Augmentation, Assistance or Intervention?, Birthing Naturally, Energy Flow During
Birth, Interaction of Mind, Body and Emotions, Natural Pain Management, Using
Your Body, Breath and Mind, Expressing Yourself, Release and Satisfaction, First
Contact, Delivery of the Placenta, Recovery-The First 48 Hours
CHAPTER 6 - BABY'S EARLY YEARS
A Shift in Focus, First Time and Subsequent Motherhood, Baby Moon, The Modern
Demise of Breastfeeding, Changing Sexuality, The Benefits of Breastfeeding,
Critique of Formula and Bottle Feeding, Dummies, Basics of Breastfeeding, Difficulties
With Breastfeeding, Diet for the Breastfeeding Mother, Liquids Other Than Breastmilk,
From Milk to Solids, Importance of Routine, Sleeping, In With, Near To or Away
from Mother?, Development of the Child, Development of the Senses, The Kundalini
of Childhood Development, Postural Development, Illness and Health, Common Childhood
Pharmaceuticals, Common Ailments and Natural Remedies, The Mucus Syndrome, Excretion
Matters, The Issue of Vaccination, The Major Childhood Illnesses and Diseases,
The Importance of Early Childhood Environment, The Importance of Early Childhood
Relationships, Communication, Language and Learning, The Different Types of
Crying, Handy Hints for Good Communications With Children, The Many Behaviours,
No Bullshit, The Issue of Discipline, The Terrible Twos, The Issue of Smacking,
Tantrums.
CHAPTER 7 - CHANGES OF MOTHERHOOD
Mother's Recovery, Lower Body Recovery, Tiredness and Sleep, Re-living the Birth
and Healing, Psychological Recovery,
The Baby Blues and Post Natal Depression, The Medical Perspective on PND, The
Yogic Perspective of PND, The Yogic View of Depression, Yogic Management of
PND or PNS, The Personal Growth of Parenting, Preparing for and Accepting Change,
Headtrips - Keeping Hold of Reality, Scattered Mind Syndrome, Continuing Surrender,
Raising a Family, Humour and Transcendence, Becoming More Real, Outside Work,
Part or Fulltime Mothercare?, The Value of Motherhood, The Effects of Working
Motherhood, Choice - Do We Have It Yet?, Changes in Relationships, Relationships
of Advice and Guidance, A Mother's Mother, Support for Mother, Sexual Relations,
Post-Natal Contraception, Staying In and Going Out, Reorganising the Essentials,
Longing For Freedom, Motherhood and Yoga Sadhana, Parenting as Karma Yoga.
CHAPTER 8 - FOOD & DIET
Motherhood - An Ideal Time for Change, The Yogic Approach to Food, The Food
Cycles - A New Model, What Does Health Mean?, Illness, Disease and Food as Medicine,
What is Diet?, What is the Proper Diet?, The Non-Physical Elements of Food,
Food Mind and the Feelings, Eating for Needs Versus Desires, Conscious and Unconscious
Eating, Vegetarianism, Integration of Food, Yoga Sadhana and Lifestyle, The
Digestive System, The Basic Process Of Digestion, Functions Of The Major Digestive
Organs, Primary Nutritional Substances, The Wholefoods Diet, What are Wholefoods?,
Summary Of Wholefoods Groups, Creating Changes
INDEX OF TOPICS - 16 pages with over 3000 cross-references throughout both the books.
GLOSSARY - 200 common yogic and sanscrit terminolgies defined
RESEARCH REFERENCES - Worldwide medical research references supporting the book's claims and the author's experiences.
SANSCRIT PRONUNCIATION GUIDE - For those trying to correctly learn the language of yoga
APPENDIXES - Birthing Plans, Charts and Tables, Resources and Contacts, Suggested Further Reading
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BOOK 2 - The Practices and Programs
CHAPTER 9 - GETTING STARTED WITH YOGA
General Advice and Precautions, Creating Your Practice Programme, The 50 Yoga
Programs Including: General Women's Health, Therapeutic Yoga Programs for Common
Illnesses, Programs for Women's Health Disorders, Beginners Pre-Natal Programs,
Experienced Pre-Natal Programs, Practises For Use During Birthing, Post-Natal
Practices
CHAPTER 10 - THE YOGA PRACTICES
Cleansing Techniques, Postures And Exercises, Breath and Energy Techniques,
Energy Locks And Gestures, Deep Relaxation (Yoga Nidra), Meditation Techniques
INDEX OF YOGA PRACTICES - All 190 of them included inthe bookset and on the CDs.
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THE AUDIO CDs
CD-1
1 - Beginners Yoga Nidra Session.
20 minutes duration.
Includes the basics of body and breath awareness.
2 - Preparation for Birthing Yoga Nidra.
20 minutes duration.
Includes the basics of body and breath awareness plus visualisation relating
ot pregnancy and birth.
3 - So Ham Mantra Japa Meditation.
15 minutes duration.
Includes Stage 1 of silent mantra chanting with heart-space awareness.
4 - Om Chanting Meditation.
15 minutes duration.
Includes basics of body, breath and out-loud mantra chanting with mind-space
awareness.
CD-2
1 - Experienced (Pregnant) Yoga Nidra.
30 minutes duration.
Silent mantra with breath awareness, heart-space awareness, plus visualisations
relevant to pregnancy and birthing.
2 - Experienced (Non-Pregnant) Yoga Nidra.
30 minutes duration.
Includes basics of body and breath awareness, mental pranic breathing, plus
visualisations of archetypal symbols in the mind-space.
3 - Chakra Anusandhana Meditation.
10 minutes of guided introductions to the chakras
with added time for extened personal practice.