The Conscious Warrior: Yoga for Firefighters and First Responders - eBook 

By Shannon McQuaide

Shannon McQuaide's book explores the benefits and practical application of yoga and it's benefit to first responders. 

Part I: The Crisis in the Fire Service

1.     Today’s Fire Service Needs a Conscious Warrior Culture            

Part II: East Meets West—Why Yoga Belongs in the Fire Station

2.     From Badass Warrior to Savasana: The Benefits of Yoga for Firefighters
and First Responders                                                                            

3.     What Does Resilience Have to Do with Yoga?                             

Part III: The Science behind Yoga and Mindfulness

4.     How Yoga Reduces Chronic Stress and What That Means for Your Job
and Your Life                                                                                       

5.     Take Heart: How Yoga and Mindfulness Mitigate Chronic Diseases
and Disorders                                                                                       

Part IV: How to Set Up an Evidence-Based Yoga Program in Your Fire Station

6.     Fireflex Yoga Fundamentals: Everything You Need to Know     

7.     Day One: Starting on the Right Foot

Part V: The Classes

8.     My Hips Are Too Tight! Classes 1 and 2                                      

9.     Shouldering the Burden: Classes 3–4                                            

10.  Trunk Stability for Your Aching Back: Classes 5–6                     

11.  Balancing Your Life: Classes 7 and 8                                           

12.  #ItAllConnects: Classes 9–10                                                        

Part VI: The Conscious Warrior

13.  The Conscious Warrior: A Mind-Body Approach to Leadership 

The Yoga Challenge