Integrating Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy
Paperback
Release Date:21 May 2015
ISBN:9781849057820
Integrating Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy
Yoga, Art, and the Use of Intention
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
At the heart of Karen Gibbon's book is the Intention Centered Yoga and Art Therapy technique (ICYAT), which entwines intention into the seat of yoga, mudras, and artwork. Delineating the ethical, educational and professional practices for yoga therapy and art therapy, Gibbons combines these interrelated modalities into a mutually beneficial prescription to promote wellbeing and restructurehabitual patterns towards health.– Dr. Ellen G. Horovitz, ATR-BC, LCAT, E-RYT, LFYP, author of Yoga Therapy: Theory and Practice
A work of art! Gibbons provides an in-depth perspective to combining Art Therapy and Yoga Therapy with a pure, grounded understanding that only practice and wisdom can create. Her sensitive and highly developed approach guides us in a gentle and clear manner that is inspiring. Namaste!– Eileen P McGann, ATR-BC, LCAT Graduate Faculty, School of Visual Arts and New York University Graduate Director of the Arts and Creative Therapies, MercyFirst, Syosset NY
Karen Gibbons currently works in private practice incorporating yoga therapy and art therapy and as an art therapy consultant for the Art Therapy Outreach Center. She is a professional yoga therapist and has a master's degree in art therapy. She combines yoga and art therapy in her workshops, classes, supervision groups and individual counselling, and also teaches graduate level classes and workshops for expressive arts therapists. Karen lives and regularly shows her artwork in New York City.
Acknowledgements. Notes on Text. Preface: My Story. Introduction. 1. Modalities. 2. Mind, Body, Spirit. 3. Intention. 4. The Intention Centered Yoga and Art Therapy Method. 5. The Practice Chart for Yoga and Art Therapy. 6. Mudras. 7. Meditation. 8. Yoga Poses. 9. Art Directives. 10. Structuring Sessions. 11. Other Considerations. 12. Conclusion. References. Further Reading. Index.
