Integrating Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy
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Integrating Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy
Yoga, Art, and the Use of Intention
Karen Gibbons
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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First published in 2015
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I dedicate this book with loving gratitude to all my teachers, including my amazing family, who impart valuable lessons daily.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This book would not have been possible without the support of friends and family too numerous to name, as well as many wonderful teachers through the years who have made the process of acquiring my multi-disciplinary education an amazing journey.
In an attempt to name a cherished few, I would like to send deep gratitude to Mary Flinn, Joyce Cossett and the amazing Energy Center community who gently set me on “the path.” Next, I would like to acknowledge chairman of the art therapy department at the School of Visual Arts, Deborah Farber, and the entire faculty, who helped me in a thousand ways to hone my skills and appreciate my calling. As the journey continues, Lisa Furman deserves a special mention as an exemplary supervisor and guiding light. Finally, I am so grateful to Joseph and Lillian LePage and all of the open-hearted teachers at Integrative Yoga Therapy, whose beautiful spirits inspired and informed me in my quest to become a yoga therapist.
CONTENTS
Chapter 4The Intention Centered Yoga and Art Therapy Method
Chapter 5The Practice Chart for Intention Centered Yoga and Art
Chapter 10Structuring Sessions