Shannon McQuaide

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Shannon McQuaide's book explores the benefits and practical application of yoga and its 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