Editorial Type:
Article Category: Research Article
| Online Publication Date: 26 Sept 2008
End-of-Life Yoga Therapy: Exploring Life and Death
End-of-Life Yoga Therapy: Exploring Life and Death
Page Range: 97 – 103
Loss and death are ongoing, universal, natural aspects of life. Yoga therapy is a profession that inherently addresses the many physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects within end-of-life care and requires extensive preparation both professionally and personally. This article introduces concepts, tools, and specific guidelines that can assist Yoga therapists to more effectively and compassionately serve those who are living with serious illness, loss, and end-of-life issues. Yoga philosophy that supports end-of-life therapy is discussed.
Keywords: Yoga; hospice; dying; meditation; prânâyâma
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