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List of Contents - Book I

CHAPTER - 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 Midwifer

CHAPTER - 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 - FERTILITY AND WOMEN'S HEALTH

Redefining and Refocusing The Reproductive Cycle
From Baby to Woman
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 - 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 - 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

CHAPTER - MOTHERHOOD AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES

Recovery-The First 48 Hours
Diet For New Mother
Breast Feeding
Sleep For Mother
Routine
Other People

Going Out
Staying In
Longing For Freedom
Sexual Relations
Longing For Freedom

Sexual Relations
Post Natal Contraception
Privacy And Meditation
Yoga Meditation Sadhana

CHAPTER - FOOD & DIET

Motherhood - An Ideal Time for Change
The Yogic Approach to Food
The Food Cycles - A New Mode
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 Whole foods Diet
What are Whole foods?
Summary Of Whole foods Groups
Creating Changes

CHAPTER - DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHILD

Overview
Development of the Senses and Actions
Bonding
Naming your baby
First Contact

A Baby's Senses
Early Environment
Communication
Sleeping Patterns
Excretion

Baby's Posture
Handling Illness
From Milk To Solids
Language Development
Discipline

CHAPTER - GROWING UP AS A PARENT

Changing Focus As Procreation Unfolds

Parenting As Karma Yoga

Adding To The Family

CHAPTER - GETTING STARTED WITH YOGA

General Advice and Precautions
Creating Your Practice Programme
Prescriptive Yoga Programs

General Women's Health
Women's Health Disorders
Beginners Prenatal Programs

Experienced Prenatal Programs
Practices For Use During Birthing
Post-Natal Practices

CHAPTER - 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!

INDEX OF TOPICS - Over 2000 cross references throughout the book

GLOSSARY - Nearly 200 common yogic and Sanskrit terminologies defined

SANSKRIT 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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