Matthew J. Taylor

This book interrogates the impact of tourism on local lives and environments along the southern Pacific Coast of Nicaragua. Nicaragua has turned to tourism to earn needed foreign exchange and to provide jobs. The unplanned boom, however, has come with costs to local environments. Using an in-depth case study of the community of Gigante and nearby tourism developments, the chapters delve into the impact of recent unregulated booms in tourism on groundwater, household water security, local economies, culture, land ownership, and artisanal fisheries.

A guide to yoga therapy for post-stroke rehabilitation, this book is for yoga teachers and yoga therapists, but also for occupational, recreational, physical and speech therapists who work with people with stroke and may integrate yoga into their practice. Rooted in evidence-based research and written by two yoga teachers who are also academics and researchers in rehabilitation, the book provides basic information about stroke and neuroplasticity, discusses the mind body disconnect that often occurs after stroke, and provides instruction on how to improve balance, strength and range of motion. It also covers effective meditation techniques to help overcome the stress and emotional impact of stroke. Clear photographs demonstrate yoga postures and activities specifically adapted for stroke patients, alongside case studies.

Supporting yoga therapists to create a programme of care for those living with chronic pain, this guide brings pain science, creativity and yoga together for the first time. It includes the emotional, cognitive, social and spiritual in its definition of pain and acknowledges there that is no simple physical 'fix'. The book offers advice on creating an environment that restores hope and meaning to clients, and on building a successful business by creating a community of support. Matt Taylor's blend of creativity and yoga came from his own chronic spine pain as a physical therapist and his discovery of yoga therapy which led to his yoga-based rehabilitation clinic.

This short chapter is a research collaboration for a study that interviews Flight Attendants. It seeks to understand issues surrounding the health and sleep associated with this profession. Readers who are interested in Flight Attendant health, wellbeing and potential research in this space are invited to buy the short book and feedback for research is much welcome

Life is full of reasons not to change Self-defeat is everywhere. It helps you grow your waistline, sideline your career and ruin your relationships - all without knowing what happened. It undercuts your efforts and leaves you with a trail of broken promises and unmet resolutions. What is at the heart of this resistance to positive change? Invisible forces that keep you the same. These forces are stories and pathways. They are belief systems and neural connections that fight to give you the life they think you want. Thankfully, you can escape their grasp and turn them into allies when you uncover how they work. Real change happens when the forces align Free to Change offers a hope-filled approach to redirecting these powerful forces so they support your goals and push you to victory. It combines practical insights from the latest in psychology, sociology, neuroscience and Christian theology to help you conquer your giants and climb the mountain of your dreams. Dive into this new way of thinking and learn: Why history repeats itself over and over again The secret to developing an unbreakable self-image Keys to stoking the fire of inner drive How to see the world like a high achiever Practical research-based steps to lasting transformation It's time to get free to change.

Aged 16, Rachel Krentzman was diagnosed with scoliosis. At 32 she suffered a herniated disk and was told she would have to modify her activities for the rest of her life - instead, Rachel is now a walking testimonial for how yoga can be used therapeutically to heal your back pain. An easy and straightforward read, this manual contains step by step illustrated instruction for you to address the physical and emotional factors of your scoliosis. The exercises are easy to follow and perform, and no technical knowledge or prior experience of yoga is required. Foundational anatomy is carefully explained so that you can understand your body and your scoliosis before applying the exercises. Exemplary case studies will help you on the path to alleviating your back pain without surgery.