Complementary therapies, healing and health Books

Book SynopsisGet to the root cause of your chronic fatigue diagnosis and discover a clinically proven 12-step plan to healing, recovery and transformation.Living with fatigue can feel hopeless and confusing, with traditional medical approaches focusing on managing symptoms rather than understanding and addressing underlying causes. But healing is possible when you learn to decode your fatigue and apply the right interventions, in the right sequence, at the right time. After suffering from chronic fatigue for seven years, renowned health expert Alex Howard founded one of the world's leading clinics specializing in fatigue, and has dedicated over 20 years to understanding this condition. This book will guide you through a clinically proven methodology to help you to: · Understand the underlying factors that cause fatigue · Discover the key steps to increasing your energy sustainably · Map out your personalized plan for recovery This revolutionary 12-step approach will not only help you to decode your fatigue, but also start to create your own path to healing and transformation.

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Book SynopsisNow in paperback, a deep dive into the underlying cellular cause of chronic fatigue, burnout, and brain fog, with a framework for restoring cognitive function, alertness, and an abundance of energy.Chronic fatigue, burnout, brain fog—no matter what we call it, our constant feeling of being drained affects all that we hold dear. But the real cause of our fatigue doesn't lie in our preconceived notions of caffeine intake or adrenal fatigue. Instead, the core underlying cause lies in our cells, specifically in the cellular energy generators called our mitochondria.Ari Whitten, M.S., functional health practitioner and founder of The Energy Blueprint, takes a deep dive into our cellular energy centers and the holistic workings of our body systems and provides the clear nutritional methodologies and specific foods, supplements, and compounds you can use to:– Reclaim your youthful energy levels– Get better sleep– Improve your resilience to stress– Reverse insulin resistance and stabilize your blood sugar levels– Lose excess weight– Improve your mood and brain performanceGet your body out of defense mode and into a state of optimal performance.

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Book SynopsisDiscover tried-and-tested techniques to help you relax during labour, including mindfulness, breathing exercises and visualization, so that you can have an empowering, positive birth.Now with two new chapters, this brand-new edition of The Calm Birth Method will show you how you can make birth a gentle and enjoyable experience. This authoritative guide will help you to build confidence in your body and its abilities and offers practical techniques to support and prepare you. Walking you and your birth partner through the whole process of birth preparation, Suzy Ashworth and Liz Stanford share:· Why many people feel so scared of giving birth and how to eliminate these fears during pregnancy· How relaxing during birth transforms your physiology· Practical techniques to promote deep relaxation and mindfulness· How to unify birth partners and care providers to ensure the birthing environment is stress-freeTake the power back into your own hands so that you can learn to trust your body and look forward to welcoming your child into the world.

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Book SynopsisDiscover powerful energetic rites based on Andean shamanic teachings to heal the wounds of your past, further your spiritual evolution and reveal your sacred purpose.Marcela Lobos presents the 10 rites of the Munay-Ki, which are gateways to the evolution of our consciousness. These teachings are based on initiatory practices of the shamans of the Andes and the Amazon, transformed for the modern age. She shares her personal journey and discoveries with the Quero healers, along with stories of how her and her students’ lives were changed, to inspire you on your own spiritual path. ‘Munay’ means ‘universal love’ in the Quechua language, while ‘ki’ is from the Japanese word for energy. Together, these words mean ‘energy of love’. After you go through the rites of the Munay-Ki, you can begin to dream the world into being – the world we want our children’s children to inherit.

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Book SynopsisA practical introduction to the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin yang, helping you find balance and equilibrium.

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Book SynopsisFocusing on our personal and collective beliefs, this book shows how changing your thinking can lead to healing your relationship with Earth.

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Book SynopsisReconnect to the wisdom of the land, animals and the moon, and be inspired to find your power and freedom in this poetic memoir.Do you long to be amongst nature, in the wild, remote, untouched places, where the moon nears full, and the energy is visible and present? Do you feel as if you don't really belong, and that there is something missing in your life? Full of incredible and transformative stories of a life with her flock, and wolf companion, ancient craft techniques, animal messengers, sacred places and Indigenous wisdom, Elizabeth Iekawehatie Kneafsey tells the story of how she found her place in the world, and how you can find your unique path, too.From her childhood in a Nottinghamshire pit village, to creating a new life in harmony with nature and rediscovering the wild woman within, this book will show you that it is possible to live a different way one where you are deeply connected to the earth, animals, and your powerful feminine wisdom.

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Book Synopsis'If you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a must read.' - Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Columbus, Ohio 'This highly recommended book highlights the importance of a holistic approach to MS management.' - Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College LondonA long, healthy, happy life is possible after a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Around the world, thousands of people are living active and fulfilling lives on the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program.The Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook explains what MS is, and outlines the scientifically credible and evidence-based 7 step self-management program originally devised by Professor George Jelinek. It covers all aspects of living on the program, from first diagnosis to later life, with chapters from medical specialists and other experts on choosing your healthcare team, improving resilience, work, pregnancy and progressive MS. The book taps into the wealth of knowledge and experience in the community of people following the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Program, with personal stories from across the world.If you have recently been diagnosed with MS, if you have been living with MS for years, or if you have a family member with MS, the Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis Handbook is your best companion. It is also an invaluable resource for doctors treating people with MS.Trade ReviewThis highly recommended book highlights the importance of a holistic approach to MS management, offering a path to achieve the best possible outcome in this potentially devastating condition. -- Professor Richard Nicholas, Imperial College LondonIf you or someone that you love is impacted by MS this book is a must read. The seven-step process for self-management presented in overcoming MS is a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to living your best life despite having this disease. -- Dr Aaron Boster, The Boster Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Columbus, OhioA deeply insightful account and instructive guide for adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors and thriving while living with MS. -- Dr Sarah Mulukutla, Founding Chairperson of the Section on Neurohealth and Integrative Neurology at the American Academy of Neurology, New YorkWritten specifically for people who have MS, this inspirational book provides a comprehensive, practicable program for living a full life with this disease. -- Dr Alessandra Solari, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, ItalyOvercoming MS is now the essential mainstay of MS management, before or alongside drug therapy, offering the best chance of a full and healthy life for people with MS. -- Dr Peter Silbert, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Western AustraliaA wonderful resource for people living with MS. -- Dr Ilana Katz Sand, Associate Professor of Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New YorkTable of Contentsi: Foreword ii: Preface iii: About the editors iv: About the contributors v: Part 1: The Lay of the Land 1: Understanding multiple sclerosis vi: Part 2: The Directions 2: Overview of the OMS Program 3: Eat well 4: Get enough sun and vitamin D 5: Exercise 6: Meditation, mindfulness and the mind-bodyconnection 7: Medication 8: Progressive MS 9: Families and prevention vii: Part 3: Keeping on track 10: I've just been diagnosed with MS 11: Choosing your healthcare team 12: Mental health 13: Building resilience 14: Work 15: Disclosure 16: Pregnancy and childbirth 17: Sticking with the OMS Program viii: Part 4: The road ahead 18: Facing an uncertain future 19: The road ahead ix: Index

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Book SynopsisEmpower yourself to quiet your busy mind, this is your practical guide to finding inner calm in a frantic world. Find Your Power: Mindfulness shows you simple, yet powerful practices that you can integrate into your daily life; helping you to break the vicious cycle of stress, exhaustion, unhappiness and anxiety. Many of us find it difficult to simply appreciate the present moment, whether we dwell on the past, worry about the future and moving mindlessly from one instant to the next. When we are not being mindful, we miss out on the small moments that are often valuable. This indispensable guide will help you find the joy of looking forward to something new each day, the kind of happiness that gets into your soul and allows you to face the worst that everyday life can throw at you with new courage.

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Book SynopsisYou may have heard Janey Lee Grace waxing lyrical about all things alternative on Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2 and on Channel 5's the Wright Stuff. It was the many hundreds of emails Janey received on the Steve Wright Show that led her to become a kind of 'holistic spokesperson' for her life long passion for eco and alternative health issues and which led to her first book, Imperfectly Natural Woman. Building on the success of that first book, Janey has created a pocket book packed full of all her best kept secrets, to fast-track you to the best in realistic holistic living. It's perfect to carry round with you, to remind you that you can indeed have your 'imperfectly natural' cake and eat it!

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Book SynopsisHeal yourself from the inside outOur immune systems can no longer be taken for granted. Current trends in public healthcare are disturbing: our increased air travel allows newly mutated bacteria and viruses to spread across the globe, antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria outstrip the new drugs that are meant to fight them, deaths due to hospital-acquired infections are increasing, and the childhood vaccinations of our aging population are losing their effectiveness. Now more than ever, our well-being is at a dangerous crossroad. But there is hope, and the solution lies within ourselves. The Healing Self is the new breakthrough book in self-care by bestselling author and leader in integrative medicine Deepak Chopra and Harvard neuroscientist Rudolph E Tanzi. They argue that the brain possesses its own lymphatic system, meaning it is also tied into the body’s general immune system. Based on this brand new discovery, they offer new ways of increasing the body’s immune system by stimulating the brain and our genes, and through this they help us fight off illness and disease. Combined with new facts about the gut microbiome and lifestyle changes, diet and stress reduction, there is no doubt that this ground-breaking work will have an important effect on your immune system.Trade ReviewThe Healing Self is a quantum leap forward in the integration of science, medicine, wisdom and health. As Deepak Chopra and Rudolph Tanzi powerfully show, our first line of healing lies inside us, and the choices we make today are crucial to lifelong wellness. -- Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO of Thrive GlobalThe Healing Self, as revealed by Chopra and Tanzi, is a natural extension of the immunity and inflammation that can be managed by the concrete approach of these seasoned authors. -- Mehmet Oz,Professor Surgery, NYP-Columbia UniversityStress unequivocally affects the immune system and susceptibility to diseases. In The Healing Self, Chopra and Tanzi provide both a holistic and scientific perspective to understand this complex relationship and promote health. -- Eric J. Topol, Professor of Molecular Medicine, Scripps Research InstituteMost chronic disorders begin years earlier than the first symptoms. The Healing Self is a great resource in showing readers how to use this knowledge for enhanced immunity, slowing the aging process, and going beyond conventional prevention. -- Dean Ornish, Founder & President, Preventive Medicine Research InstituteDeepak Chopra and Rudy Tanzi once again effectively harness their scientific training and passionate commitment to advancing well-being in this accessible, life-changing compendium of cutting-edge tools that will extend your health span and improve your sense of meaning, connection, and flourishing. As inspiring as it is informative, The Healing Self shows us how to use our minds to open our awareness and create daily routines to improve our physical and mental health. -- Daniel J. Siegel, Clinical Professor, UCLA School of Medicine

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Book SynopsisIn a world of non-stop stimulation at a break-neck pace, it’s never been so difficult to truly nurture our body and minds. We are constantly longing for the easiest and most efficient food tips and tricks to assimilate seamlessly into our erratic diets. But it simply does not have to be another struggle on top of an already hectic lifestyle – Nature’s Pharmacy, brimming with expert advice right at your fingertips, boasts a thorough expanse of natural remedies to help you recapture your best health and well-being. With a neatly straightforward ailment directory, each remedy offers safe and effective solutions to common sicknesses – from migraines to allergies and depression to cholesterol. Nature’s Pharmacy will turn your kitchen into a natural pharmacopeia, helping you to harness our ancestor’s age-old, tried-and-tested remedies and explore the health benefits of everyday ingredients such as raspberries, avocado, flaxseed and salmon. With informative introductions to 200 effective and inexpensive herbal medicines, traditional remedies and nurturing foods, self-care has never been so deliciously invigorating!

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive, evidence-based guide promotes an integrative approach to using complementary therapies with conventional medicines.It increases awareness of the sound scientific basis to aromatherapy with a wealth of data, and contains practical information for treatment.Contents include: Skin structure and function * Essential oil sciences in context * Aromadermatology and safety issues * The essentials of aromatic formulations * Skin-care essentials * Skin and the psyche * Skin infections * Childhood skin complaints * Inflammatory disorders * Wound care * Nails, hair and sebaceous glands‘With the growing interest in aromatherapy, it is important that therapists and healthcare professionals are able to offer a valid rationale when integrating essential oils into clinical care. Sound knowledge of bio-chemical principles and the ability to critically appraise and apply relevant research are fundamental requirements. This book offers a comprehensive, in-depth view of current knowledge. The authors have skilfully woven research and clinical application. A range of therapeutic possibilities is explored and offers practitioners alternative approaches to the management of skin conditions. These include detailed discussions on different methods of application. I hope that this book will become a standard text on both pre-qualifying and CPD courses in aromatherapy.’ – Angela Avis, in her Foreword‘This well-illustrated, thorough and authoritative text is written in a language and style that is clear and accessible to a variety of healthcare practitioners. A thorough understanding of dermatology underpins the book, and both current research and clinical knowledge are elegantly applied to the skin conditions discussed.’ – Robert Tisserand, in his ForewordTable of ContentsSkin structure and function. Essential oil sciences in context. Aromadermatology and safety issues. The essentials of aromatic formulations. Skin care essentials. Skin and the psyche. Skin infections. Childhood skin complaints. Inflammatory disorders. Wound care. Nails, hair and sebaceous glands.

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Book SynopsisPoor posture, stress, muscular tension... all can make the `effortless' act of breathing very hard work without us realizing. And breathing isn't just a physical activity; it influences our mental, emotional and spiritual well-being, too. How To Breathe shows you how to relearn your natural rhythm of breathing to beneficially alter the way you think, feel and act. Packed with practical breathing techniques to use at home, and featuring groundbreaking methods developed by the founder of the Alexander Technique, this book will help you rediscover how to breathe naturally to improve very aspect of your life. By applying consciousness to the action of breathing, you can become aware of harmful habits - and alleviate common breathing problems I the process. We breathe more than 20,000 a day - so why not make sure you do it as efficiently and effectively as possible? Simply put, this is a book you can't afford to be without.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION 6 CHAPTER ONE The importance of Breathing 9 CHAPTER TWO How Breathing Works 19 CHAPTER THREE The Breathing Man 37 CHAPTER FOUR Habits and Misconceptions 47 CHAPTER FIVE Breathing Problems 65 CHAPTER SIX Understanding the Principles of Natural Breathing 79 CHAPTER SEVEN First Steps to Improve Breathing 89 CHAPTER EIGHT The Voice and Breathing 103 CHAPTER NINE Breathing in Action 117 CHAPTER TEN Improving Posture, Health and Happiness 129 Resources 140 Index 142 Acknowledgements 144

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Book SynopsisAn introduction to everything you need to enhance your life by means of detox.Although it may be small in size, the Little Book of Detox punches well above its weight. For those who want to understand the way the body reacts to good and bad foods, this book will give you the answers. It demonstrates how to rid the body of dangerous toxins and the effect that this will have, as well as exploring how things like de-cluttering the home and workplace or changing the products that you use in your house can help the mind and emotions to detoxify.Notes about fibre: · Natural fibre from whole foods promotes good health · Provides bulk, making stools softer and easier to pass · It's the perfect food for friendly bacteria · Soluble fibre helps to lower levels of cholesterol · Speeds up the transition of waste – this ensures that auto-intoxication is kept to a minimum · Helps to keep blood sugar levels stable; less insulin is produced · Makes us feel full and less likely to overeat.Table of ContentsSix Major Detox Organs • Hydration • Fruit and Vegetables • Live Enzymes and Bacteria • Fibre • The Gut • Supplements • Sprouts and Sprouting • Side Effects of Detoxing • Do-It-Yourself Treatments • Treatments and Practices • De-clutter • Plan After Detox.

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Book SynopsisThis fascinating, practical book is for everyone who values a natural approach to health. Good Medicine covers over 75 of the most common health problems and offers simple things you can do to prevent or reverse that health condition. They are all tried and tested and have been proven to work, both in clinical research but also in practice, with people like you. Each condition includes the following information:* Five or six good medicine solutions - how each solution works and what you need to do* Best and worst foods - which foods you should eat and those you should avoid* Best supplements - the most appropriate supplementsYou will also find revealing case studies and general advice on the habits that will help you stay healthy, from reducing your stress level to improving your diet and how to monitor which changes make the biggest difference to you. Covering everything from everyday ailments such as the common cold to more serious illnesses, this coTrade ReviewYou'll be brimming with health and raring to go all year through * Sun *

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Book SynopsisBreak the cycle of pain with the Miracle Ball Method. "After taking just one of Elaine’s ball therapy classes, I was asymptomatic for the first time in 15 years. I now recommend it to all of my patients."–– Fred Jones, D.C., Sunshine Chiropractic and Wellness, Merrick, NY The Miracle Ball Method is a revolutionary program designed to help relieve your pain, reshape your body, and reduce your stress. Using controlled breathing, two squishy balls, and simple exercises of rolling and rotating, you can learn to heal everything from a bad knee to a stressed-out back. Made out of nontoxic PVC vinyl, the balls are sized to tuck under strategic parts of your body. Like magnets, they actually draw out pain and tension. Includes: ·Two durable Miracle Balls ·176-page illustrated book with 30 exercises ·Features routines for pain relief, reduced anxiety, and better sleepTrade Review “This is the book that could change your body and the way you live your life…Go get this book and start enjoying your life!” —Fit Magazine“Place the deceptively simple Miracle Ball under a trouble spot and sink into—aches actually melt away.” —Self “Offers a no-impact routine.” —Parade “You’ll ease the pain and tension of injuries and alleviate soreness and stiffness in muscles and joints.” —Fitness “Elaine’s method greatly relaxes my tight neck muscles and helps to elongate the spine. I highly recommend it.” ––Christine M. Metz, M.D., Internal Medicine, Gilmore Memorial Hospital, Armory, MS“My patients have seen great results. I love it myself; I gave the balls to my husband, and he has finally stopped complaining about his back pain.” –Sally Garhart, M.D., Occupational and Internal Medicine, Bedford Occupational and Acute Care, Bedford, NH“After taking just one of Elaine’s ball therapy classes, I was asymptomatic for the first time in 15 years. I now recommend it to all of my patients.” –– Fred Jones, D.C., Sunshine Chiropractic and Wellness, Merrick, NY“I highly recommend Elaine’s method to relieve back pain caused by stress and tension. My patients find it very helpful for self-management of their symptoms.” ––Janet Freedman, M.D., Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, The Rehabilitation Center of Southwestern Connecticut at Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT

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Book Synopsis'Become a fat-burning machine in just four weeks' The Sun THE REVOLUTIONARY NEW DIET FOR FAST WEIGHT-LOSS, BETTER DIGESTION AND MORE ENERGYEverything you need to know to harness the power of intermittent fasting on a ketogenic diet to lose weight, improve digestion, and feel great for life -- with 40 recipes and two distinct 4-weekplans.Intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets are quickly becoming two of the hottest nutritional trends. And for good reason: when it comes to losing weight, reducing inflammation, controlling blood sugar, and improving gut health, these diets have proven more successful -- and more efficient -- than any other approach. The Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Keto will help you combine the power both to achieve a slimmer waistline and optimal health and vitality for life. Inside, you'll find a breakdown of the science behind the benefits of ketosis and intermittent fasting and two 4-week meal plans -- one for people who prefer to fast for a portion of every day, and one for people who prefer to fast a couple times a week -- that will introduce you to the keto diet and keep you on track. Plus 40 mouthwatering recipes for every meal of the day, including: · Magic Keto Pizza· Pecan Crusted Salmon· Italian Stuffed Peppers· Egg Drop Soup· Herb & Cheddar Baked Avocado Eggs· Berry Cheesecake Bars· Creamy Coconut Chai· And much, much more! With tips and tricks for keto-friendly grocery shopping, easy-to-follow meal plans and recipes, and lifestyle advice to help you get the most out of your diet, The Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Keto will arm you with everything you need to increase your energy and shed those extra pounds for good.Trade Review'Become a fat-burning machine in just four weeks' The Sun

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Lymph will give you quick, easy and therapeutic lymph-optimisation strategies, using the simple healing magic of your own touch.The lymphatic system is the body's first line of defence against illness and is responsible for ridding the body of toxins, waste and other unwanted materials. When it's not functioning well, it's easy to see and feel the bloat, puffiness and general malaise it causes. Lisa Levitt Gainsley combines her 25 years of experience as a lymph specialist with scientific know-how to show us how lymphatic treatment is the missing link to our most common health woes. She shows us how lymphatic drainage can provide us with pain relief, inflammation reduction, weight loss, brighter skin and generally better health. From three-to-five-minute massage sequences to backed-up research into the effectiveness of lymphatic drainage, The Book of Lymph will put you on the path to taking control of how you feel, reducing bloating and puffiness independently. The first book of its kind, The Book of Lymph will help you to live a pain-free life.'Well-functioning lymphatic drainage is the key to great, clear, glowing skin.' - Vogue 'I am so grateful Lisa is sharing her wisdom and techniques with us. Truly a life-changing and enhancing method.' - Selma Blair, Actress'Lisa's lymphatic self-massage techniques have changed my life and my body dramatically - specifically by reducing chronic pain symptoms and helping to balance out my hormones.' - Jessica Zanotti'I am beyond thrilled for the world to get a dose of Lisa's kind and gentle, but powerful and life-changing knowledge and be equipped to try some of it out on their own bodies.' - Freida Pinto, ActressTrade ReviewLymphatic drainage massage is the key to getting toned and taut in a flash. And now the beauty trend is taking off in Hollywood. * The Hollywood Reporter *Studying the lymphatic system will lead to a cure for Alzheimer's, infectious disease, gastro-intestinal disorders, and more. * Directors of the National Institute of Health’s Heart, Lung and Blood Institute and the Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease *I am so grateful Lisa is sharing her wisdom and techniques with us. Truly a life-changing and enhancing method. * Selma Blair, Actress *Once you have experienced Lisa Gainsley's healing hands it will be hard to not want to experience that for a lifetime. Lisa's deep knowledge about the body's essential detoxification pathway and immune system booster, the often ignored Lymphatic system, has been a big game changer in my life. And the best part is, I see the results of her massage treatments immediately. And now with this detailed book, I am beyond thrilled for the world to get a dose of Lisa's kind and gentle but powerful and life changing knowledge and be equipped to try some of it out on their own bodies. * Freida Pinto, Actress *Lisa was my yoga instructor and she was damned good-and she had to be, because yoga is not for the squeamish, and you can't get any more squeamish than me. She was completely invested in my progress and was delighted when she saw improvement. She had a great sense of humor (well, she laughed at my jokes). She was considerate. She didn't talk too much. She didn't talk too little. She was completely knowledgeable about muscles and joints and a lot of scientific stuff about the body that I never paid attention to when they taught it in school. In fact, I liked her and trusted her so much, I even gave her the entry code to my house. Other than my immediate family and my housekeeper, no one has that code. My daughter would scream at me, "Dad, you can't give out our house code to anyone!" I said to her, "You don't understand, honey, this is Lisa." This book of hers is the culmination of a lifetime devoted to improving people's lives. I was fortunate enough to be one of those people. * Larry David, Actor and Producer *In the last few years I have been drawn as part of my healing and self-care to learn more about my body and with that came a deeper understanding of my lymphatic system. It's such an integral part of our bodies yet no one really tells you about it and how it works. Through my discoveries I was fortunate enough to meet Lisa who changed everything for me and taught me most of what I know about my lymph and how important it is to staying healthy, removing toxins, and looking and feeling good. She is truly an expert in this field and has a very gentle and holistic approach. Through seeing Lisa for treatments she taught me hands-on techniques I could do myself on a daily basis, which for me has been a game changer in the way I feel but also just in the way I connect to my body. * Jenni Kayne, Entrepreneur, Jenni Kayne Lifestyle *Lymphatic massage is an incredibly therapeutic technique for optimizing a person's health, improving his or her immune system, and decreasing inflammation. I find that lymphatic massage is not celebrated enough in the western medical world in regards to preventive health and of course treating states of disease and imbalance. Lisa Levitt Gainsley is a gifted, trusted, and passionate certified lymphedema specialist. Her book is an invaluable resource-we would all benefit from her wisdom and experience. I, for one, know that I would be very excited to share this book with my patients and colleagues! * Rachel Frankenthal, PA-C, MPH, Gynecologic Oncology at David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA *Lisa Levitt Gainsley is an expert in the field of Lymphatic Therapy. Lisa has been helping people thrive after cancer treatment for over 20 years. The facts of how lymph controls health is knowledge known by the medical community that Lisa makes accessible in her book. Her expertise in teaching people how to maintain a properly functioning lymph system is invaluable. Lisa's method of lymphatic self-massage is one of the most impactful and easy tools in a person's health arsenal. Her book is an essential guide to boost immunity that I recommend to anyone whether they are facing an illness or looking for concrete ways to enjoy vibrant health. * Gottfried E. Konecny M.D., Professor of Medicine, Medical Oncology, UCLA *

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Book SynopsisIn Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire''s clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the life of birds. – British Trust of Ornithology Through personal anecdote and expert insight, Claire Thompson of BirdLife International invites us on a mindful journey through gardens, cities, open country, forests, coasts and mountains to enjoy and learn from the magnificent beauty and diversity of the avian world.Who has never gazed enviously at a bird soaring through the sky? Or delighted in the uplifting tunes of nature’s songsters? Birds can do wonders for our hearts and minds – if we simply pay them attention.

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Book SynopsisConnect with healing traditions, stories, ancestral wisdom, and animal guidance through this 56-card deck and guidebook from Indigenous Medicine Woman and author of You Are the Medicine, Asha Frost.Indigenous people know the power of earth and spirit medicine. Everything in our natural world is interconnected and sacred. The plants, animals, rocks, waters, stars, moon are our relations, our kin. Every aspect of creation has a spirit. This spirit lives in all things and informs us how to walk in a good way or, in Anishinaabemowin, Mino-bimaadiziwin. The Sacred Medicine Oracle was birthed to invite readers into a conscious and respectful relationship with medicine teachings, awakening a daily connection to your own inner divinity, power, and wisdom. From the powerful remembering of Past Life Medicine to the promise of miracles with Jingle Dress, each of the 56 cards depicts ceremony, traditions, moon phases, animal guides, and plant allies,

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Book SynopsisThis easy-to-use tarot journal offers a helpful introduction to building a daily practice with your cards and includes 6 months of space to record daily, weekly, and monthly readings.Whether you are seeking to develop a daily tarot practice or are looking to organize and improve your current routine, this journal will guide you to deepen your connection to your cards and get the most from your readings.Following an introduction that includes a chart of the cards and their basic meanings, sample spreads, ideas for creating a dedicated space, and setting intention, this journal has space for 6 months of recorded readings and reflections. You''ll set goals, track changes and improvements in all areas of your life, and strengthen your intuition and understanding of tarot.

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Book SynopsisLearn the basics of auras and how to apply their powerful energy fields to heal mental, spiritual, and psychical blockages for stability, clarity, and calmness in your life. This accessible and beautifully designed guide to auras includes a frameable poster that outlines the unique characteristics of each aura layer. Auras are layers of energy within our bodies that interact with each other to express our emotional, mental, psychical, and spiritual health. After a thorough introduction of how to read each aura and its unique healing properties, In Focus Auras gives exercises on how to harness the power of each field and direct these powerful energies to: Heal blocked chakras Extend your auras for others to feel it Feel and interpret the auras of other people Use auras to develop your senses and feelings Balance auras to affect your physical health The In Focus series applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects. Authored by experts in their respective fields, these beginner’s guides feature smartly designed visual material that clearly illustrates key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book includes reference cards or a poster, held in an envelope inside the back cover, that give you a quick, go-to guide containing the most important information on the subject.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION What Is an Aura? CHAPTER ONE The History of Aura Awareness CHAPTER TWO Auras and Their Layers CHAPTER THREE Auras Relating to Chakras CHAPTER FOUR Auras and Our Senses CHAPTER FIVE Sensing Auras CHAPTER SIX Auras and Color CHAPTER SEVEN Aura Reading CHAPTER EIGHT Auras and Relationships CHAPTER NINE Auras and Health CHAPTER TEN Useful Tools for Aura Therapy CHAPTER ELEVEN Healing Each Layer of the Aura CHAPTER TWELVE Healing the Aura as a Whole CONCLUSION ABOUT THE AUTHOR INDEX IMAGE CREDITS

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Book SynopsisAs Danielle Rama Hoffman reveals, each one of us has the ability to receive more, to manifest abundance in all areas of life, without sacrificing and without doing more and more and more. It is time to cast aside lack-based consciousness--and the energy of overworking, overdoing, and overthinking that goes with it--and embrace the art of feminine manifestation based on love, receptivity, and grace. In this full-colour deck and guidebook set, Hoffman presents hands-on tools and highly effective manifestation practices channeled from the Magdalene Midwives, a higher dimensional collective intelligence devoted to assisting ascension efforts on Earth. Each of the 44 cards features a Magdalene Code of Love to empower you, open your ability to receive, and awaken your natural tendencies toward prosperity and multidimensional abundance. In the guidebook, the author explains each Magdalene Code, how to co-create with them, and how they provide innovative energies of abundance that deeply nourish your love body and soul. She shows how to use the cards to create energy vortexes and Love Conception altars that harness the power of your multidimensionality to expedite manifestation, attracting money, radiant health, intimate connections with Source, nourishing relationships, or success in your thriving mission-career-business--anything which matters to you and you are aligned with. Building on the Magdalene Code manifestation techniques, Hoffman explains how to expand your energy field and love body to contribute to your evolution in consciousness with the energy of surplus and abundance. She also shows how the Codes can help remedy lightworker burnout and allow you to harness the co-creational power of the higher realms, enabling you to manifest even while you sleep.Trade Review“Danielle Rama Hoffman and the guides provide wonderful daily guidance through the Magdalene Manifestation Cards. I highly recommend it to become more in tune with your ability to manifest what you desire.” * Christy Whitman, New York Times bestselling author of The Art of Having It All *“Danielle Rama Hoffman’s Magdalene Manifestation Cards are sublime portals of light that act as gateways to higher abundance consciousness through love. Each card offers a powerful heart-opening activation through Christine Lucas’s beautiful art, which has been encoded with powerful light language symbols. The feminine wisdom of the Magdalene and of working from the heart to access deeper love is now firmly re-anchored on our planet. And these cards, which Danielle has so lovingly channeled, are a beautiful way for you to access the codes of infinite sacred abundance, which are the birthright of us all.” * Alexandra Wenman, alchemist, channel, and author of Archangel Alchemy Healing, Archangel Fire Oracle *“Finally! A simple, divinely sourced practice that puts manifesting from the feminine in the hands of all. Danielle is the mistress of Multi-D Abundance and lives what she teaches. She will show you how to manifest your wildest, most delightful desires as the divine being of light you already are.” * Elizabeth Purvis, author of 7-Figure Goddess: Making the Leap from Six to Seven Figures in Two Years *“Danielle Rama Hoffman is a powerful channel for love and wisdom, and this fact is evident again in her manifestation of the Magdalene Manifestation Cards. This work inspires us to connect to divine love that is so needed on this planet and to remind us that all true magic comes from love.” * Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D., creator of the Shamanic Breathwork process and coauthor of Shamanic Mysterie *“A beautiful work, exquisitely crafted and one of the most wonderful decks I have worked with in a very long time. My husband and I have been using it daily since it arrived—the love messages, the incredible inspirational writing, and art are just what we’ve needed in those moments. I’m so pleased to have the Magdalene Manifestation Cards. It’s a lovely, wonderful gift for yourself or anyone you love.” * Maureen J. St. Germain, the Practical Mystic and award-winning author of Opening the Akashic Records *“I have found that Danielle Rama Hoffman’s unique divination tool, Magdalene Manifestation Cards, opens up a portal to the calming higher vibrations of the 5th dimension. It connects you to the frequency of pure love. Using this deck as a daily practice helped me release emotional blocks and birth a beautiful new multidimensional version of myself.” * Nadine Gordon-Taylor, author of The Heart Path Oracle Cards, Animal Love Oracle Cards, and Crystal C *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface: The Origin of This Body of Work A NEW PARADIGM OF MANIFESTING Meet the Magdalenes Five Spiritual Truths of 5D Manifesting as a Magdalene How to Use This Manifestation Deck: A Multidimensional Love Technology CARD DESCRIPTIONS Four Resource Codes 1 Yummy Money Resource—Thriving Mission2 Sublime Time Resource—Highest Timeline 3 Divine Relationships Resource— Vibrational Leadership 4 Radiant Energy Resource—Opulent Vitality Twenty Codes of Love 5 Love Conception Key—Ensouled Creations Hologram—Optimal Environments6 Magdalene Molecule Key—Confident Creator Hologram—Power of Community 7 Birthright of Love Key—Authentic Expression Hologram—Openhearted Connection 8 Ecstatic Bliss Key—Joyful Simplicity Hologram—Signature Essence 9 Temple of Love Key—Physical Radiance Hologram—Vibrant Home10 Infinite Love Meridian Key—Structured Flow Hologram—Infinite Supply 11 Star Love Key—Stellar Gifts Hologram—Deep Belonging 12 Magic of Love Key—Miraculous Results Hologram—Crystal Clarity 13 Magdalene HeartKey—Magnificent Receiver Hologram—Circulate Abundance14 Emerald LoveKey—Stabilized Expansion Hologram—Bespoke Nourishment15 Orgasmic Creation Key—Blissfully Fulfilled Hologram—Ecstatic Wealth 16 Magdalene Love BodyKey—Multi-D Communication Hologram—Vibrational Autonomy 17 Embodied RadianceKey—Divinely Glowing Hologram—Physically Energized 18 Heart-Sentience Key—Higher Knowing Hologram—Mega Manifester 19 Multi-D Abundance Key—Aligned Growth Hologram—Simultaneous Wealth 20 Exponential Expansion Key—Energetic Preparation Hologram—Quantum Leap21 Source Union Key—Re-Sourced Wealth Hologram—Divine Connection 22 Vibrational VisibilityKey—Highly Magnetic Hologram—Empowered Potency 23 Fully Realized Key—Manifestation Master Hologram—Spiritual Adeptness24 Magdalene Love BeingKey—Akashic Manifesting Hologram—Love Ambassador CARD SPREADS AND MANIFESTATION VORTEXESHow to Use the Card Spreads One-Card Spread—Daily Support Two-Card Spread—Feminine-Masculine Alignment Three-Card Spread—Manifest While You Sleep Five-Card Spread—Long-Term Projects Wild Card Spread—Divinely Guided Resource Codes Spreads Sixteen-Card Spread—Create Multi-D Abundance Yummy Money Spreads— Actualize a New Paradigm of Wealth and Create an Extraordinary Partnership with Yummy Money Sublime Time Spreads—Unlock Your Sublime Time Treasure Chest Divine Relationships Spreads—Call In or Upgrade RelationshipsRadiant Energy Spreads—Regenerate, Rejuvenate, and Renew Conclusion: Deepening Your Magdalene Manifestation Practice What’s Next: Explore Additional Ways to Work with the Magdalenes About the Author and the Artist

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Book SynopsisBased on an ancestral Hawaiian shamanic ritual, the healing practice of Ho'oponopono teaches you to cleanse your consciousness of negative memories, unconscious fears, and dysfunctional programming and grant yourself forgiveness, peace, and love. The process is deceptively simple - first you must recognize your own responsibility for creating the events in your life, then you are ready to apply the mantra of Ho'oponopono: I'm sorry, Forgive me, Thank you, I love you. Repeated several times over a dedicated interval, the negativity is replaced with inner peace, love, and harmony and, as the stories in this book show, sometimes even miracles take place. In this step-by-step guide, the authors explain how to apply Ho'oponopono to traumatic past events, destructive thought patterns, family dynamics, daily annoyances, or any other disagreeable event in your life. Drawing on quantum physics and epigenetics, they explore how Ho'oponopono works - how thoughts and consciousness can affect the expression of your DNA, the materialization of your goals, and the behavior of those around you.Trade Review“Ho‘oponopono is an important practice of compassion, forgiveness, and gratitude, both for our relationships and for ourselves. Drawing on its rich history, Bodin, Lamboy, and Graciet explore--with depth and insight--the many layers of this powerful tool for mediation and healing. Their book gives us a compelling approach to cultivating this practice in our everyday lives.” * Baird Hersey, musician and author of The Practice of Nada Yoga *“Nowhere has the Hawaiian healing practice of Ho‘oponopono been explored as extensively as within this book. The authors give us a thorough guide to humble our way of life to accord with the way things truly are, through the life practice of forgiveness that ultimately leads to the peace and love we all deeply yearn for. Drawing not only from this ancient Hawaiian tradition but also from modern science, this book gives us the tools to live a more authentic life through facing our accumulated karma that obstructs our innate freedom.” * Jason Gregory, author of Enlightenment Now and The Science and Practice of Humility *“Blessed are the ones who free future generations of irrational fear. The inherent power of forgiveness can mean our very survival. The Book of Ho‘oponopono tells you how to be free of the ropes of fear and grief and attachment to old and unworkable ways. In this book, learn and marvel at the impact on relationships and mental health by saying to yourself, ‘I’m sorry, forgive me, thank you, I love you.’ The authors, each in their own specialties, ground the mystical with science and guide the reader in the gentle Hawaiian way of soft breezes and blue surf to increasingly take charge of the past, past lives, and even unknown issues--to be free of memories and beliefs that can be like storm clouds hiding us from our true island self.” * Garnette Arledge, coauthor of Wise Secrets of Aloha: Learn and Live the Sacred Art of Lomilom *“What a great book about this ancestral Hawaiian shamanic ritual. Ho’oponopono is a very simple process where you first recognize your own responsibility for creating everything in your life and then apply these words: “I’m sorry, forgive me, thank you, I love you.” This is repeated several times over a period of time until you feel the situation has been “cleansed.” What is great about this book is that it not only gives the history of the practice and a very clear explanation of how to use it in your daily life, it also connects this with quantum physics, DNA, epigenetics, Feng Shui, and the law of attraction. The book is written in a warm and welcoming way and use of this technique is sure to open one’s heart to forgiveness, love, and peace.” * New Spirit Journal, Krysta Gibson, April 2016 *“Nine little words that can make miracles! That’s what this book is about. It’s an ancient Hawaiian shamanic ritual that was adapted to suit contemporary life forty years ago and has been gaining popularity ever since. With steady application, order is restored to both the inner and outer environments and fears and negative memories are transmuted into love.” “The simplicity of this life skill is deceptive. The authors have gone to great lengths to clearly explain the science, spiritual philosophy, and shamanic (esoteric) practice which explains how and why it works. There are inspiring stories to illustrate the healing that can occur. From traumatic events to every day annoyances, the authors demonstrate how using the technique releases negative thought forms, past and present, in order to make room for harmony and love. With consistent use, the intellect gives way to the intuition of the heart, healing and cleansing the stored information in the subconscious and allowing a reconciliation with our inner selves. Let your customers know that it is easy to understand and apply, and that the technique has a solid track record of success.” * Retailing Insight, Anna Jedrziewski, May 2016 *“Essential to Huna, the traditional Hawaiian healing and spiritual shamanism, is Ho’oponopono, a practice used in a community to establish harmony and restore order among individuals and society. The aim of Ho’oponopono is to free ourselves of memories, values and beliefs that prevent our attunement with our inner divine self. It’s an alchemical approach that transmutes fears into pure love and peace. It is as simple as recognizing our own responsibility for creating events in our life and then saying the mantra, “I’m sorry, forgive me, thank you, I love you.” This is a simple but effective strategy for soul healing.” * Nexus Magazine, August 2016 *“This is a wonderful book to help cleanse any emotional baggage and learn to be free in the now. There is no reason to let trauma hold you back from a future of happiness. Learn these simple techniques and rise to emotional freedom. Manifest your dreams by releasing the past.” * The Life Connection *“While I was reading the book, I tried the Ho’oponopono technique for myself, and found it to be very effective. I’ve since added it to my own spiritual practice, and I love how it is so simple and portable, yet the effects can be seen almost immediately, both within my own psyche and in the changes in my outer-world experience. Read this book, and then try it for yourself!” * Facing North *“I found this book very peaceful to read and the techniques easy to apply, with a sense of gratitude towards the authors for providing me with new tools to live in clarity and harmony.” * New Dawn *Table of ContentsForeword by Marie-Elisa Hurtado-Graciet Operating Instructions for Ho‘oponopono 1. From the Origins of the Practice to Today 2. From the Psychological World to Quantum Reality 3. From Spirituality to Abundance 4. Ho‘oponopono and You Notes Bibliography About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisAn experiential guide to using your body as the focus of contemplative practice. Our physical structure, often known simply as “posture,” is shaped by the balance of tension between our bones and soft tissues—fasciae, tendons, muscles, and ligaments—as well as by the mental, emotional, and physical stresses we experience. This tensional integrity, or “tensegrity,” along with our sensory experiences, movements, and physical expressions all offer access points for developing fully embodied presence—that is, for engaging the body’s capacity for perception, expanded awareness, and even spiritual presence. Exploring the profound connections between tensegrity and inner perceptions and awareness, Mary Bond teaches you to unlock your body’s inner guidance—its somatic wisdom—through a journey of embodiment that will improve your posture in the process. Integrating movement theory, philosophy, neuroscience, fascia research, polyvagal theory, and personal story, Bond reveals how the human body organizes and expresses movement through perception. She looks in depth at the role of the fascial system in transmitting bodily perception, showing how fascia functions as the preeminent organ of embodiment and mind-body connection. She explains the process of internal perception, or “interoception,” the body-mind’s ability to identify, access, understand, and respond appropriately to its internal signals. Offering an experiential understanding of the structural foundation of the human body in motion and in stillness, Bond presents more than 50 self-explorations that allow you to transform your sensory experience, expand your awareness, and make embodiment—your own complex body—the focus of contemplative practice. The author also includes streaming audio and video links for each practice. Inviting you to awaken to the grace and wisdom of your body as a personal mandala that is always available for meditative focus, the author shows how conscious embodiment can help us become more perceptive and more humane beings.Trade Review“This is an absolute delight to read and even more to practice. A true masterpiece from someone who teaches us how to play with our posture from an embodiment perspective. Every page is an invitation to increase our loving attention toward the way we move in everyday life. Looking around me, as well as inside, it is hard to see anybody who would not profit tremendously from that investment.” * Robert Schleip, Ph.D., director of the Fascia Research Group, Division of Neurophysiology, Ulm Unive *“Mary has the impressive ability to write clearly and succinctly while also drawing the reader to connect inside themselves using bodily sensing exercises, metaphor, and story. I was inspired to engage in each of the somatic exercises as I read through the chapters of Body Mandala; as I did so, I was reminded of how easy it is to ignore certain areas of the body and certain kinds of aches and imbalances. Mary’s somatic practices are simple yet take one to a deep place of inner attention. Engaging in the exercises, I was also reminded of the importance of taking the time to deeply perceive and lovingly care for this precious body. The practices in this book have profound implications for awareness and health.” * Cynthia Price, Ph.D., LMT, research professor in the Department of Biobehavioral Nursing at the Univ *“Mary Bond’s work is a light of clarity in the field of movement and embodiment. In Body Mandala she shares with the reader and practitioner an invitation to explore one’s knowing and being. Mary Bond is a living presence who has weaved her own experience, teaching, and knowledge into an exquisite work of art in embodiment. As such, her book is required curriculum in our Structural Integration program at the University of New Mexico–Taos. It is the foundational approach we use in our movement and embodiment training. Her book is an inspiration for the first-time layperson wanting to begin a practice in embodiment and teaches those with more experience in the field how to teach embodiment. She brings clear examples of fascial anatomy, creating ground and support through one’s system and open curiosity to explore oneself in living presence.” * Kirstie Segarra, Ph.D., somatic medicine practitioner and doctor of integrative medicine *“Depth. Clarity. Simplicity. These three words describe the magic of this book, which uncovers secrets of a life in which incarnation can become joyous. With a maturity that is rare in the study of gesture and in writing, Mary Bond makes it possible to take a path, which she maps out so well, to a movement practice that can beautify our lives.” * Hubert Godard, Ph.D., Rolf Movement practitioner and certified Rolfer *“When artisans distill their lived experience into form, an unmistakable resonance happens. Whether the medium is the written word, a practice, a painting, really any act of creation, their lived experience sounds a gong within us. It evokes a quickening of sorts, an impulse to be more deeply embodied. Mary Bond is that sort of artisan: she has spent more than seven decades in a love affair with the lived experience of being in a body. We can feel and taste this extraordinary love infused in every word, idea, and practice in her book.” * Bo Forbes, Psy.D., author of Yoga for Emotional Balance *“I view this book as a true investment in the journey to whole body health, an investment in body, mind, and future. The whole body concept introduces the new scientific foundation with related anatomy concepts and function in easy-to-digest language and order. Illustrations and video guide you into the related embodied movement skills. I gladly recommend Mary’s enlightening body of work for the movement professional and anyone in pursuit of a better body. A must-do book to always have by my side.” * Marie-José Blom-Lawrence, Pilates master teacher, movement educator, and international presente *“Mary Bond has, once again, succeeded in showing us new ways to understand and practice healthy movement, this time including additional connections to our thoughts and psyche. Body Mandala stimulates my curiosity and gets me excited to apply the practices to my own work as a choreographer and dance educator.” * Ruth Barnes, choreographer, dancer, and professor and dance program coordinator at Missouri State Un *“Body Mandala acts not only as a beautiful field guide to your body as a continuous whole, but also contains the kind of guided movement and awareness explorations that only a true master can articulate. In short, Mary Bond has written a book that is not only a cognitive game changer regarding how we understand our bodies but is also a somatic and experiential guide to coming deeply home to your own body.” * Brooke Thomas, somatic educator *Table of ContentsForeword by Thomas MyersPreface Introduction: What Is a Body Mandala? PART 1 Orienting 1 Fascia: Organ of Embodiment 2 Grounding Your Experience 3 Sensing Space 4 Moving in Space PART 2 Deepening 5 Exercises for Interoception6 Healthy Breathing 7 Embodying Structure 8 Sentient Foundations9 Your Spine Is Not a Column10 Tensegrity Tower 11 The Lid on Your SpinePART 3 Practicing12 Embodying Tensegrity in Motion 13 Embodying Tensegrity in Stillness 14 Everyday EmbodimentEpilogueAcknowledgmentsGlossaryNotes Bibliography Index About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe long, passive stretches of yin yoga help you release tension, and they improve your flexibility and mobility. But the benefits of yin yoga go beyond the physical. The slow, mindful nature of the practice helps reduce stress and calms your mind, giving you a greater feeling of well-being. The book gives you the tools and inspiration you need to practice this soft, slow form of yoga. Find the benefits you get from each pose; try out sequences that help with everything from sore shoulders to improving your golf, hiking, and skiing; and start or end the day with a 15-minute fix to take the stress out of your joints and muscles. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, Yin Yoga 50+ is the perfect guide to help you harness the power of yin yoga and experience a more peaceful, balanced life. Time to give yin yoga a try? You’ll be surprised at the profound effect this gentle practice will have on your body and mind.Table of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1. What Is Yin Yoga?Chapter 2. A Brief History of Yin YogaChapter 3. Let’s Get StartedChapter 4. Yin Yoga AsanasChapter 5. Putting the Pieces Together (Yin Yoga Sequences)Chapter 6. 15-Minute Fixes to Get You Ready for AnythingChapter 7. Life Hacks to Add to Your Yin

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Book SynopsisTaiji Qigong is a gentle, easy-to-learn system of energy-enhancing exercises that coordinate movement with mindful breathing and inner awareness, which, when practiced regularly, will give you more energy, improve health, and help prevent illness. This book is designed to inform all levels and depths of practice. Regardless of whether you are completely new to the subject or are looking to enrich your current understanding, you will find a treasure trove of information from which to build a practice specific to your own goals, such as improving flexibility, cultivating mindfulness, or getting a better night’s sleep. Part I provides a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of Qi and Qigong. Part II discusses the general principles of Qigong practice, clarifying common questions about how to practice (15 minutes a day is a good starting point; 30 minutes will provide a marked increase in vitality and serenity), how to achieve an optimum stance, and what breathing techniques should be used (natural breathing, abdominal breathing, and reverse abdominal breathing). Part III examines the 18 movements of Taiji Qigong with step-by-step illustrated instructions, detailed information on the benefits of each stance, additional technique tips, and insights into how movement flow can be enhanced through the power of the mind. At the back of the book is a handy reference chart for quick practice reminders. Practice the full 18 movements or simply pick and choose the ones you like best!Table of ContentsPart I. The Theory of Qi and Qigong What Is Qi? The Three Treasures More About Jing (Essence) Original Qi The Gate of Vitality More About Shen (Mind) Enriching and Utilizing the Three Treasures Through Qigong Channels of Qi Dantian Energy Points or “Qi Vortices” Along the Qi Channels Yin and Yang What Does Qigong Really Mean? The Small CirculationPart II. General Principles of Qigong Practice How Much Should You Practice? Optimum Conditions for Practice Correct Posture and Stance to Begin Refining Your Stance Breathing Methods A Note About Mental Focus A Note About Internal Effects A Note About Benefits A Note About Motivation Possible Side-Effects The Concept of Distorted QiPart III. The 18 Movements of Taiji Qigong 1. Beginning (...Movement) 2. Opening the Chest 3. Painting a Rainbow (sometimes called “Dancing With the Rainbow”) 4. Separating the Clouds 5. Arm Rolling (...in Fixed Stance) (sometimes called “Back Swinging Monkey”) 6. Rowing a Boat (...in the Middle of a Lake) 7. Lifting the Ball (sometimes called “Holding a Ball in Front of the Shoulders”) 8. (Turning to...) Gaze at the Moon 9. (Turning Waist and...) Pushing Palm 10. Hands in Cloud (...in Horse Stance) 11. Scooping the Sea (...and Viewing the Sky) 12. Pushing Waves (sometimes called “Playing With Waves” or “Reinforcing Waves”) 13. Flying Dove (...Spreads its Wings) 14. Charging Fists (...With Outstretched Arms) 15. Flying Wild Goose 16. Spinning Wheel 17. Bouncing a Ball (...While Stepping) 18. Calming Qi (sometimes called “Balancing Qi” or “Pressing the Palms for Calming”) Summary of Exercises Quick Reference Chart

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Book SynopsisAnyone with a rudimentary knowledge of either Reiki or shamanism will learn how to heal people, places, and things, whether at hand or from a distance, in this useful guide. Presented by an expert in both traditions, the techniques of Reiki and the principles of shamanism are explained in simple, concise terms, then brought together using real-life examples to show how Reiki can be practiced within the shamanic journey. Supported by mastery exercises, references to other books, and internet resources, both novices and experienced practitioners will expand their knowledge and ability to help subjects clear old energies and accelerate their "soul purpose."

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Book SynopsisAll the important information about 555 healing gemstones in a neat pocket-book! Though it may appear small, it encompasses the contents of a whole encyclopedia. This 2nd updated edition is based on new findings in mineralogy and new experiences and research results in the field of gem therapy, including information for an additional 125 crystals not present in the 1st edition, some of which that have been discovered in recent years. With Healing Crystals Michael Gienger presents a comprehensive directory of all the gemstones currently in use in crystal healing. Clear, concise and precise in style, with photographs of each of the crystals accompanying the text, he describes the characteristics and healing functions of each crystal.

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Book SynopsisThe Empowerment Cycle is about creating a movement for women to discover the power of the menstrual cycle, how it is connected to everything, and how to use it to get great results in all aspects of your life. Women have four phases in their menstrual cycle, each phase bringing with it different strengths that can assist women in reaching great results in all areas of their lives. It doesn't matter if it is in sport, career, or in relationships, the menstrual cycle impacts a woman's ability to perform, communicate and achieve whatever it is they desire. Simply by working with the female body instead of ignoring it or even worse, against it. Women have a powerful, unique internal tool. A woman's menstrual cycle impacts their life in many ways; relationships, energy levels, self-esteem attitudes, and physical changes. This book will help guide you to make better decisions, reach greater results and build genuine relationships in your life.

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Book SynopsisMaster teacher, Mukunda Stiles, offers 18 lessons in Tantrik Yoga, a practice of transformational self-healing in which the practitioners deepen awareness of their bodies, its energy forces and the connections to the natural world around them and to those they love.The practice of Tantrik Yoga is considered to be the highest and most rapid path to enlightenment. By heightening your awareness to the connective energy you will learn to embrace and develop a higher level of intimacy, the heart of tantra. Stiles brings this intimate and life changing practice to readers with grace, structure and clarity. The Tantric tradition includes a vast range of practical teachings leading to the expansion of human consciousness and the liberation of primal energy (Kundalini). The unifying principle behind the diverse systems of tantra is that the material world and its experiences can be utilised to attain enlightenment. Many movements today describe tantra as sexual practices promising longer and better orgasms, increased stamina and ecstasy, but this is a shallow and paltry echo of the Tantric Tradition. The real Tantra aims to awaken Kundalini, the dormant potential force in the human personality. Tantric yoga teaches control of the body and its functions so that the tantrist may reach the ultimate spiritual experience and empowers you to overcome emotions, gain new knowledge and bring wisdom back into consciousness. Tantrik Yoga, like all yoga paths, is an effective means of living a more fulfilling spiritual lifestyle.

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Book SynopsisIn this guide to the healing practices of the Eight Immortals, Master Mantak Chia and Johnathon Dao share the legends of each Immortal teacher and detail the many ways to apply their wisdom through nutrition, exercises, supplements, detoxification methods, spiritual practices, and energy work. They explain how the first Immortal, born during the 8th century AD, is associated with oxygen, considered in the Taoist healing perspective as the body’s primary nutrient. They discuss how oxygen deficiency is the main culprit in cancer and virus and provide a number of oxygen therapies including the use of hydrogen peroxide and deep breathing to stimulate the metabolism and immune system. The second Immortal Healer centers on water, and the authors explain how chronic dehydration can lead to a host of ailments and offer advice for rehydrating. The other teachings of the Immortal Healers include Nutrition; Detoxification; Avoiding environmental poisons; Exercise; Maintenance of the energy body; and Emotional pollution and spiritual hygiene. By following these Eight Immortal Healers, you can take control of your health, remove the root causes of the chronic ailments that inhibit well-being and longevity, and choose to live life to the fullest in happiness and radiant health.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Putting the Taoist Immortal Principles into Practice Introduction 1 • First Immortal Healer--Han Hsien-Ku Oxygen Is the Body’s Prime Nutrient 2 • Second Immortal Healer--Chang Kuo-Lao Your Body Is Water 3 • Third Immortal Healer--Tsao Kuo-Chiu The Laws of Nutrition 4 • Fourth Immortal Healer--Ho Hsien-Ku Cleanse Your Organs and Glands 5 • Fifth Immortal Healer--Lu Tung-Pin Stop Poisoning Your Body 6 • Sixth Immortal Healer--Li Tieh-Kuai Internal Exercises and Structural Balance 7 • Seventh Immortal Healer--Chuan Chung-Li Your Body Is Electric8 • Eighth Immortal Healer--Lan Tsai-Ho Emotional Pollution and Spiritual Hygiene Afterword Appendix. The Eight Immortal Healers Nutritional System About the Authors The Universal Healing Tao System and Training Center Index

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Book SynopsisBlood and chi often flow side by side throughout the body, the blood acting as the vehicle for our vital energy. Areas of slow or congested circulation lead to blockages in the flow of vital energy and toxin accumulation in the body. The practice of Life Pulse Massage allows these blockages to be cleared, revitalizing cardiovascular function, detoxifying the organs, and restoring the flow of blood and chi throughout the body. In this fully illustrated guide to Life Pulse Massage, Master Mantak Chia details abdominal massage practices to open restricted blood vessels, direct blood flow to specific areas for healing, release arterial tension to rebalance high or low blood pressure, and detoxify individual organs and body systems such as the liver, lungs, lymph nodes, and colon. He shows how to clear and activate the master pulses of the navel and aorta and synchronize these master pulses with the 52 pulses of the whole body for optimum circulation and energy balance. He explains the ancient art of reading pulses to diagnose organ health as well as how to recognize internal health states through the unique positions and shapes of the navel. Detailing specific Life Pulse Massage treatments for many common ailments such as lower back pain, sciatica, asthma, headaches, and reproductive issues, Master Chia shows how liberating the flow of blood and chi can prevent illness before it takes hold, revitalize the organs, and set the stage for optimum health.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Putting Life Pulse Massage into Practice Introduction 1 The Cosmic Pulse of the Universe Origin of the Pulse Stars 2 The Circulatory System 3 Life Pulse Massage Training Exercises for Preliminary Practice 4 Pumping the Pulse 5 Getting Started With Life Pulse Massage Life Pulse Massage Procedure Part 1 6 Activating the Master Pulses Life Pulse Massage Procedure Part 2 7 Harmonizing the Organ Pulses Life Pulse Massage Procedure Part 3 8 Harmonizing the Peripheral Pulses Life Pulse Massage Procedure Part 4 9 Activating and Balancing the Pulses on the Back Life Pulse Massage Procedure Part 5 Appendix 1. Observing the Pulse in the Chinese Tradition Appendix 2. Treating Health Imbalances with Life Pulse Massage Appendix 3. Glossary of Major Arteries Bibliography About the Authors The Universal Healing Tao System and Training Center Index

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding and Treating Hot Flashes in Menopause with Chinese Medicine is the first book in history to be written on the subject. This book combines Chinese medicine concepts with current Western medicine frameworks of science and understanding of patho-mechanisms for a contemporary treatment approach to hot flashes in menopause.Dr Grosam explores both Western biomedicine - including the roles of estrogen and neurotransmitters - and Chinese medicine historical theory to provide an up-to-date understanding of hot flashes and menopausal transition. Exploring current treatments in Western medicine as well as acupuncture and herbs, he presents a complete evaluation of how modern treatment strategies can be improved through an integrated approach.Allowing for a deeper understanding of the causes of hot flashes in menopause, this book opens doors to fresh approaches and treatment strategies for women's healthcare practitioners from both branches of medicine.Trade ReviewDr. Brian Grosam's clinical approach to treating hot flashes is clearly laid out step by step for the practitioner. He systematically breaks down the diagnostic and treatment principles into a game changing and easy to incorporate clinical approach. The efficacy of his approach to acupuncture prescriptions and Chinese herbal formulas makes this a must have book for any Chinese medical practitioner ready to be the solution and go to practitioner for women in perimenopause or menopause struggling with hot flashes. -- Dr Lorne Brown B.Sc., CPA, Dr. TCM, FABORM, CHt, RTT, President Healthy Seminars.com, Chair of the Integrative Fertility Symposium, Clinical Director of Acubalance Wellness CentreBrian Grosam has combed through ancient texts, modern books, and his own vast clinical experience to assemble the most detailed resource yet on diagnosing and treating menopausal hot flashes. Women of a certain age are indebted to him; relief is at hand. -- Lorraine Wilcox, translator of Miscellaneous Records of a Female DoctorDr. Grosam's book is a clear, compassionate and comprehensive text on one of the most challenging symptoms of the menopause transition. East meets West for an expanded perspective that is well-designed to support practitioners in choosing the best plan to help their patients embrace the change. -- Yvonne R. Farrell, DAOM, LAc, Teacher and AuthorIn this text, Brian Grosam explores the hot flash phenomenon from many angles; from Yin deficiency to Yang deficiency, from excess to deficiency, from ancient to modern, and from the perspective of Chinese medicine to western medicine. Through this, he helps practitioners avoid common wrong turns in the diagnosis and treatment of this common and often debilitating symptom, helping us to diagnose the patient before us more accurately. -- Sharon Weizenbaum, Classical Chinese Herbalist and Acupuncturist, Director of the White Pine InstituteTable of Contents1. Hot Flashes - Chinese Medicine Theory. 2. Hot Flashes - Zangfu Organ Theory. 3. Hot Flashes - Classical Chinese Medicine Theory. 4. Hot Flashes - Chinese Medicine Meets Western Medicine. 5. Hot Flashes - Chinese Medicine Diagnosis. 6. Treating Hot Flashes with Acupuncture. 7. Treating Hot Flashes with Chinese Herbal Medicine.

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Book SynopsisExploring science's new biological understanding of essential oils and their advantages over synthetic drugs, renowned aromatherapist Kurt Schnaubelt reveals how the effectiveness of essential oil treatments stems from our common biochemical and cellular heritage with plants. He explains how essential oils preserve a plant's complex natural life-supporting and immune-building qualities, developed through millions of years of interaction with animals and humans. Reviewing recent research in molecular, cellular, and evolutionary biology, he shows how the multilayered activity of plant essences helps maintain the integrity of our genetic code--the reason why pathogens cannot develop resistance toward essential oils as they do with antibiotics and antivirals--making essential oils a more effective and sustainable form of treatment for a variety of health problems. Laying to rest old arguments over essential oils' alleged toxicity and whether they can be ingested or used undiluted, Schnaubelt presents simple recipes and protocols for treating and preventing common ailments, such as colds, flu, herpes, and candida, as well as for pain management. Offering new essential oil treatment opportunities for hepatitis, osteoporosis, liver detoxification, and the prevention of UV damage and melanoma, he shows how essential oils can also ameliorate the debilitating side effects of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments as well as how even home use of essential oils for relaxation or skin care can help build one's immunity and overall well-being. . Explains how essential oils convey the complex natural healing powers of plants, offering scientifically proven advantages over synthetic drugs . Offers revolutionary essential oil treatments to ameliorate the side effects of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments as well as for hepatitis, osteoporosis, liver detoxification, and the prevention of UV damage and melanoma . Presents simple recipes and protocols for strengthening the immune system; for treatment of common ailments, such as colds, flu, herpes, and candida; and for pain managementTrade Review“Kurt Schnaubelt continues his professional validation of essential oils as serious health care products. Using in-depth but approachable science, Schnaubelt shows how humans and plants have evolved together, supporting and influencing each other’s development and well-being over millennia. Each section of this beautifully illustrated book covers a different area of aromatherapy study, from how to recognize authentic oils to recipes for basic health issues and all interspersed with delightful “Essential Oil Journeys” that trace the use of plant essences around the world. Suitable for professional therapists of all kinds while still accessible to the home practitioner, The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils is destined to become a well-thumbed classic in every health library.” * Suzanne Catty, author of Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy *“Particularly unique is the layout of pages and the tidbits of information on the edges highlighting subjects such as toxicity myths, quotes by various contributors to the craft, nods to plant pioneers, and more. Throughout the book Dr. Schnaubelt presents the work of other prominent figures in the profession, explores historical views of essential oils from around the world, and the utilization of essential oils in various cultures.” * Mindy Green, MS, AHG, RA, HerbalGram, November 2011 *“It offers new essential oil treatment opportunities for hepatitis, osteoporosis, liver detoxification, and the prevention of UV damage and melanoma while showing how even home use of essential oils for relaxation or skin care can help build one’s immunity and overall well being.” * Yoga Magazine, January2012 *“Kurt Schaubelt takes a rare stand as a chemist and speaks in favor of aromatherapy, using this book to illustrate how essential oils work differently from synthesized pharmaceutical materials.” * Diana Rajchel, Facing North April 2012 *“Schnaubelt’s beautiful job of merging science and plant energetics is reflected in [The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils].” * Kathi Keville, American Herb Association, March 2013 *“Dr. Schnaubelt shows a cutting-edge aromatherapy perspective in this book and gives us many answers to deeply understand the co-evolution of plants and human beings.” * Ayako Berg, London School of Aromatherapy, Japan *“Authoritatively written, this title will easily find an audience among herbalists, massage therapists, home-health advocates, complementary and alternative clinicians, and their patients. Conventional medical practitioners and pharmacists might also find it a worthy, informative read.” * Janet Tapper, Library Journal, October 2011 *Table of Contents Introduction BioPrimer: Relevant Concepts and Terms Part I Understanding the Language of Plants The Science of Aromatherapy One The Foundations of Aromatherapy Two The Bioactivity of Essential Oils Three From Biology to Aromatherapy Part II Exploring Authentic Essential Oils Recognizing Authenticity, Safety, Diversity, Fragrance Four Authentic Essential Oils Five Aromatherapy Safety in the Information Age Six Aromatherapy Connects with Diverse Traditions Seven The Mystery of Fragrance Part III Healing with Essential Oils Treatment Strategies and Protocols Eight How to Apply Essential Oils: Topically Nine How to Apply Essential Oils: Internally Ten Essential Oils for Common Ailments Eleven Essential Oils and the Skin Twelve Treating Chemotherapy-Induced Vomiting and Nausea Thirteen Aromatherapy and Cancer Fourteen Selected Aspects of Chinese Medical Aromatherapy: Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases Fifteen Essential Oils and Hepatitis B and C Notes Glossary Recommended Reading Resources Index

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Book SynopsisViolet Flame: Alchemy for Personal Change unlocks the mysteries of the violet flame, a high-frequency light that you can use to change your life and the world around you. Experienced by mystics and known to spiritual teachers East and West, the violet flame dissolves negative energy and restores it to positive energy.Chapter by chapter, you''ll explore exactly how the violet flame works and learn practical techniques for using it to free the unlimited power that exists within you right now to resolve everyday problems. Includes techniques of visualization along with mantras, prayers, and affirmations to call forth the energy of the violet flame to transform every aspect of your life.

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Book Synopsis'One of the leaders in the world of meditation' Forbes'Tara Brach has an uncanny ability to home in precisely on what we need in the moment, so we can meet that need from within' Kristin NeffWithin us all live an innate goodness, our gold, that often gets covered over as we navigate the challenges of daily life. In this beautifully illustrated gift book, beloved meditation teacher Tara Brach shares personal stories and valuable practices to release layers of doubts and fears and allow the light of your natural loving awareness to shine freely.Trade ReviewThe meditation guru and podcast superstar * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisImpossibly wonderful' Daily TelegraphRevised and updated with a brand new chapter.Find peace in a restless world.James's heartfelt gentleness and masterful wisdom shine through in his teachings. His expertise lies in his ability to light the path for others to find their own way.' Richard Miller, clinical psychologist, researcher and yogic scholar.In today's fast-paced world, we've never been busier. We're surrounded by pressures from work, family, study and social media. It can feel like there's never time to truly switch off and relax.But the answer is simpler than you think and it's within you.Through simple, easily learned techniques The Book of Rest reveals how to find a moment of peace even in the busiest of days, and a path to a calmer, happier and more relaxed you.Trade Review‘James has been the most amazing teacher. Not only am I fitter and more flexible but also I feel better balanced, mentally and emotionally.’ Emma Watson ‘James' heartfelt gentleness and masterful wisdom shine through in his teachings. His expertise lies in his ability to light the path for others to find their own way.’ Richard Miller, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Author, Researcher and Yogic Scholar ‘Reevesian rest might just save the world.’ Telegraph ‘Simple, easy-to-learn techniques.’ HELLO magazine

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Book SynopsisThe Founder of the proven Foundation Training program takes his teaching to the next phase, showing us how to utilize our body?s built-in systems for healing and introducing a new program that offers a perpetual inner core of wellness and adaptability.Dr. Eric Goodman?s innovative approach to self-healing?Foundation Training?has helped athletes, first responders, celebrities, and regular folks around the world. The heart of Foundation Training is a unique form of biomechanics?a series of postures, poses, and movements designed to teach the body?s individual muscles to act within strong, flexible chains, shifting the burden of support away from sensitive joints.Foundations of Healthbuilds on this core program, going deep into its principles to help us understand how to maintain a healthy body, even when the mechanics eventually break down. Our bodies are built to heal themselves?without surgeries and prescriptive medications. The protocols expand on the original Foundation Training concepts, focusing on the endogenous cannabinoid stimulators?part of an extraordinary built-in endocannabinoid system that profoundly affects our central, enteric, and peripheral nervous systems and helps to regulate numerous responses in our body.Dr. Goodman explains the science behind the endogenous cannabinoid system and how it can be stimulated in natural and healthy ways, including heat, breath work, and movement?techniques that will help guide and maintain the state of balance the body needs to function optimally with stability and harmony. He recommends foods, herbs, and supplements likely to ease pain, lower stress, and boost mental and physical function. He addresses the notable medicinal benefits of CBD, THC, and the many terpenes associated with cannabis?s reputation for healing, and teaches how to be a smart consumer of cannabinoids.Foundations of Healthprovides a unique understanding and approach to healing that will forever change the way we think of our bodies and our physical health.Trade Review“The human body is amazing in its ability to heal itself, especially in stressful times. Eric expresses the importance of being curious about your physical conditions when presented, about how your body is reporting to you about the stress or situation. [In Foundations of Health] he helps us to dance with that stress…I encourage anyone who is interested in the connection between the mind, body, and healing to take a deep dive into Eric’s work and to dance the dance of self-healing.” — Jeff Bridges, actor, from the Foreword of Foundations of Health “The human body is designed to thrive against gravity—or else we tend to age rapidly and get injured. Foundation Training is the answer to my many years of research on the negative effects of sitting. It is a ticket to discovering a more vibrant, healthy life—no matter your age.” — Dr. Joan Vernikos, former director of NASA’s Life Sciences division and author of Sitting Kills, Moving Heals “Like so many people who have found relief with Foundation Training, I am grateful for the healing.” — Chris Hemsworth, actor “Foundation Training gave me my life back!” — Buckethead, musician

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Book Synopsis''That was bloody brilliant - I still feel the buzz now. I feel lighter, ready, empowered!'' Fearne Cotton''Poppy is a powerhouse - this book is your new guide to achieve the stuff you thought you couldn''t do or become who you thought you couldn''t be. A MUST read!'' Laura Whitmore Awaken possibilities,Unlock your full potential,Live your best life.Life can be complicated and messy, but that doesn''t mean you can''t learn how to live it to the full. Mind coach Poppy Delbridge outlines her unique approach in Tapping In, where cutting-edge science and next-generation manifesting techniques meet to provide you with a tailored blueprint for success. By banishing negative thought loops and entering a new realm of self-belief, your career, relationships and even finances can flourish.This is a surprisingly simple, evidence-based way to upgrade your mindset, reduce your stress levels - and radically improve yourTrade ReviewThat was bloody brilliant - I still feel the buzz now. I feel lighter, ready, empowered! * Fearne Cotton *Poppy is a powerhouse - this book is your new guide to achieve the stuff you thought you couldn't do or become who you thought you couldn't be. A MUST read! * Laura Whitmore *Poppy's expertise in helping people uncover their inner strengths and super powers is incredible. * Anna Jones, co-founder of AllBright and former CEO of Hearst UK *

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