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Applied relaxation training

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19841
McKay, Matthew, Fanning. Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M152a 1986
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
More Information
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning. Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
41 minutes
Series
Relaxation and stress reduction audio series
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246379
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M152a 1986

Copies

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Breath : the new science of a lost art

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124309
Nestor, James. New York, NY: Riverhead Books , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WF105 N468 2020
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
"Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again…
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Author
Nestor, James
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Riverhead Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
xxii, 280 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Respiration
Respiratory system
Breathing Exercises
Yoga
Popular Work
Abstract
"Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same again."-- Provided by publisher
ISBN
9780735213616
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WF105 N468 2020

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Essence of breath

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122121
Labelle, Michele. [Vancouver, BC?]: , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 L116e 2010
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This CD is intended to both relax and inspire. Michele Labelle, a Vancouver-based Yoga Facilitator and Breathing & Relaxation Specialist, guides you through 14 soundtracks that include: visualizations, breathing techniques, laughter yoga, nature sounds, prayers, and Tibetan singing bowls.
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Author
Labelle, Michele
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Breathing Exercises
Yoga
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
This CD is intended to both relax and inspire. Michele Labelle, a Vancouver-based Yoga Facilitator and Breathing & Relaxation Specialist, guides you through 14 soundtracks that include: visualizations, breathing techniques, laughter yoga, nature sounds, prayers, and Tibetan singing bowls.
Language
English
Material Type
CD
Audio
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 L116e 2010

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Guided mindfulness meditation : practice material for the MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction) program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18293
Speca, Michael, Carlson, Linda E, Jones, Lanice, McMillan, Shirley, Angen, Maureen, McCartney, Laura. Calgary, AB: Alberta Cancer Board , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 G946 2005
Availability
8 copies, 8 available
v.1: Awakenings by Andrew W. Janert; Body scan by Dr. Michael Speca; Sitting meditation by Dr. Linda Carlson; Lake meditation by Dr. Lanice Jones; v.2: Infinitum by Andrew W. Janert; Lying yoga by Shirley McMillan; Standing yoga - by Dr. Maureen Angen; Walking meditation by Laura McCartney; Metta m…
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Author
Speca, Michael
Carlson, Linda E
Jones, Lanice
McMillan, Shirley
Angen, Maureen
McCartney, Laura
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
Alberta Cancer Board
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
2 v.
Subjects
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Yoga
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Awakenings by Andrew W. Janert
Body scan by Dr. Michael Speca
Sitting meditation by Dr. Linda Carlson
Lake meditation by Dr. Lanice Jones
v.2: Infinitum by Andrew W. Janert
Lying yoga by Shirley McMillan
Standing yoga - by Dr. Maureen Angen
Walking meditation by Laura McCartney
Metta meditation by Dr. Maureen Angen
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 G946 2005

Copies

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Guided mindfulness meditation : series 3

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15524
Kabat-Zinn, Jon. Lexington, MA: Stress Reduction CDs and Tapes , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 K10g 2005 PT.3 v.1-4
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
v.1: Breathscape and bodyscape meditations; v.2: Soundscape, mindscape, and dying before you die meditations; v.3: Nowscape (choiceless awareness) and walking meditations; v.4: Heartscape (lovingkindness) and lifescape (everyday life) meditations
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Author
Kabat-Zinn, Jon
Place of Publication
Lexington, MA
Publisher
Stress Reduction CDs and Tapes
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
4 CDs ; 4 hours
Subjects
Meditation
Relaxation Techniques
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
Abstract
v.1: Breathscape and bodyscape meditations
v.2: Soundscape, mindscape, and dying before you die meditations
v.3: Nowscape (choiceless awareness) and walking meditations
v.4: Heartscape (lovingkindness) and lifescape (everyday life) meditations
ISBN
9781604077957
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 K10g 2005 PT.3 v.1-4

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Healer within : using traditional Chinese techniques to release your body's own medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15398
Jahnke, Roger. San Francisco, CA: HarperSanFrancisco , c1997. 1st ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 J25h 1997
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Jahnke, Roger
Edition
1st ed.
Place of Publication
San Francisco, CA
Publisher
HarperSanFrancisco
Publication Date
c1997
Physical Description
xxii, 264 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques - popular works
Mental Healing - popular works
Medicine, Chinese Traditional - popular works
Breathing Exercises - popular works
Meditation - popular works
Massage - popular works
ISBN
0062514768 (cloth)
0062514776 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 J25h 1997

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Healing promise of Qi : creating extraordinary wellness through Qigong and Tai Chi

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15400
Jahnke, Roger. Chicago, IL: Contemporary Books , c2002.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 J25 2002
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Jahnke, Roger
Place of Publication
Chicago, IL
Publisher
Contemporary Books
Publication Date
c2002
Physical Description
xvii, 316 p. : ill. ; 25 cm
Subjects
Medicine, Chinese Traditional
Breathing Exercises - popular works
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques - popular works
Mental Healing - popular works
Tai Ji
ISBN
0809295288
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 J25 2002

Copies

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Nature of healing and the healing program

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21214
Rutledge, Rob, Walker, Timothy. Halifax, NS: Healing and Cancer Foundation , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this dis…
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Alternate Title
Healing program
Author
Rutledge, Rob
Walker, Timothy
Corporate Author
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Place of Publication
Halifax, NS
Publisher
Healing and Cancer Foundation
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
9 videodiscs (652 minutes) + 1 study guide.
Subjects
Mind-Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Neoplasms - psychology
Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Self-Help Groups
Breathing Exercises
Meditation
Relaxation Therapy
Spirituality
Group Processes
Adaptation, Psychological
Canada
Popular Work
Abstract
This 9-DVD educational set is meant to be a resource for women and family members affected by breast cancer. The first DVD of the set contains a 45 minute documentary called "The Nature of Healing" which was filmed at a "Skills for Healing" weekend retreat in Nova Scotia in 2012. Also on this disk is a lecture entitled "Complete breast cancer care" an oncologist's view of how to get the best care from the medical system and how women can do to empower themselves at levels of body, mind and spirit. The remaining 8-DVD's comprise a complete video from another weekend retreat including all the lectures, exercises, and group discussions. Available at: www.healingandcancer.org
Nature of healing documentary and complete breast cancer care lecture (45 minutes)
Booklet titled "Healing program : study guide"
The Healing Program : DVD 1 : Opening circle (63 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 2 : Empowering the body (55 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 3: Power of mindfulness (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 4: Stress and the relaxation response (85 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 5: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 1 (78 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 6: Reframing difficult thoughts with insight and kindness : Part 2 (71 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 7: Working with fears and hopes (98 minutes)
The Healing Program : DVD 8: Closing Circle (79 minutes)
ISBN
9780986546518
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 H434n 2013 v.1-9
Website Notes
Expanded version of the booklet
Read Online
http://www.healingandcancer.org/healing-program

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Pilates for breast cancer survivors : a guide to recovery, healing, and wellness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121076
Aaronson, Naomi, Turo, Ann Marie. New York, NY: Demos Health , 2014.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 A113 2014
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
More Information
Author
Aaronson, Naomi
Turo, Ann Marie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Demos Health
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
xvii, 227 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - rehabilitation
Exercise Movement Techniques
Relaxation Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
ISBN
9781936303571
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 A113 2014
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Progressive relaxation and breathing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18166
McKay, Matthew, Fanning. Patrick. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M152p 1986
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Hands and arms; Head, neck and shoulders; Chest, stomach and low back; Legs and feet; Deep breathing; Complete natural breathing; Energizing breath; Alternative breathing
More Information
Alternate Title
Progressive relaxation and breathing : a relaxation and stress reduction audio program
Author
McKay, Matthew
Fanning. Patrick
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
1986
Series
Relaxation and stress reduction audio series
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy
Stress, Psychological
Breathing Exercises
Popular Work
Abstract
Hands and arms
Head, neck and shoulders
Chest, stomach and low back
Legs and feet
Deep breathing
Complete natural breathing
Energizing breath
Alternative breathing
ISBN
9781572246393
Language
English
Material Type
Audio
CD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library Relax
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ266 M152p 1986

Copies

c.2 BC Cancer Agency ARHCC Cancer Info Ctr Available
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c.2 BC Cancer Agency VC Library Relax Missing Available
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Relaxation and stress reduction workbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17566
Davis, Martha, Eshelman, Elizabeth Robbins, McKay, Matthew. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 2008. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM172 D263 2008
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
More Information
Author
Davis, Martha
Eshelman, Elizabeth Robbins
McKay, Matthew
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xv, 371 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Stress, Psychological
Relaxation Techniques
Breathing Exercises
Nutrition
Mind-Body and Relaxation Techniques
Handbooks
ISBN
9781572245495
1572245492
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM172 D263 2008

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Second chance : triumph over breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19531
Sawasy, Jackie, Fiore, Andy. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fiore Films , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 S445 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers he…
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Sawasy, Jackie
Fiore, Andy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fiore Films
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
40 minutes
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Survivors
Complementary Therapies
Breathing Exercises
Adaptation, Psychological
Relaxation Therapy
Popular Work
Abstract
This film follows the healing journey of retired nurse, Jackie Sawasy, who through a proactive 8 months, reveals how she overcame breast cancer. Initially detected by her Qigong therapist, Jackie decides to order her own mammograms. When the diagnosis is confirmed, she takes control and empowers herself through various holistic practices. This inspiring film supports the idea that breast cancer is not a death sentence.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WP870 S445 2010
Website Notes
2 minute trailer preview
Read Online
http://www.triumphoverbreastcancer.blogspot.com

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Yoga for pain relief : simple practices to calm your mind and heal your chronic pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21583
McGonigal, Kelly. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ266 M113 2009
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
More Information
Author
McGonigal, Kelly
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
x, 182 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Series
Whole body healing
Subjects
Yoga
Chronic Pain
Meditation
Exercise Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Mind Body Therapies
Stress, Psychological
Complementary Therapies
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246898
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 M113 2009
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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