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Book SynopsisYin Yoga is known as the quiet yoga. Many of the most popular forms of yoga, such as Ashtanga and Power Yoga, are fundamentally yang in nature, based on rhythmic movements of the muscles and focused on the need for change and attainment. Yin Yoga, in contrast, does not concentrate on the muscles but on connective tissue and bones, the parts of our body that are closest to our core and critical to our physical well-being and range of motion. The postures are all practiced on the floor and each is held for a lengthy period, usually three to five minutes. This intense non-movement allows us to experience the poses in a deeper way that enables the muscles to relax, the nerves to calm, and the surrounding connective tissue to remain healthy and supple. This meditative approach is more akin to those found in the earliest Hatha Yoga traditions. In The Yin Yoga Kit Biff Mithoefer presents 14 poses used in Yin Yoga and explains each posture's benefits, including which chakras and meridians will be most positively affected. The individual posture cards included illustrate the poses, provide advanced and modified variations, and assist users in designing a personalized practice sequence. The 75-minute CD contains a sample guided routine narrated by the author, with each pose presented on a separate track so listeners can rearrange them or shorten the routine as needed.Trade Review“Biff Mithoefer has created the most useful written material available for exploring Yin Yoga. Much more than an asana book, The Yin Yoga Kit teaches energetic principles, mental disciplines, and patient mindfulness. I highly recommend it!” * Paul Grilley, author of Yin Yoga: Outline of A Quiet Practice *“Yoga and qigong are much more alike than they are different, causing many practitioners to say, ‘Chinese yoga is Indian qigong.’ The Yin Yoga Kit serves as a bridge between the two disciplines. It is like a mountain trail between China and India, probably through Tibet.” * Roger Jahnke, O.M.D., director of the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi, author of The Healer *"What makes The Yin Yoga Kit so great is the combination of the booklet, the durable double-sided cards AND the CD, all of which add to this well-rounded routine for both beginners and those who have long sought a yoga program that does more than just focus on muscle groups. This is a comprehensive package that would make a great and beneficial gift for a friend, or, even better, for yourself." * Marie D. Jones, Curled Up with a Good Book, Oct 2006 *". . . a perfect companion for a nurturing yoga practice." * Greg Capitolo, Yoga +, Oct 2006 *" . . . a perfect recommendation for anyone intersted in learning Yin Yoga. It's great for those who are not comfortable joining and paying for yoga classes and the kit allows you to work at your own pace and in the comfort of your home." * Nora Caterino, healthynewage.com, Feb 2009 *"Yin Yoga is a gentle practice that brings yoga back to its internal meditative roots, teaching you to relax." * Share Guide, Issue 102, Mar/Apr 2009 *“I love this kit, as well as this gentle and beautiful practice. It didn’t take long to incorporate these poses into my daily yoga workout, and they’re easy enough for anyone to do, even during the heat of the day. . . Highly Recommended.” * Patricia Snodgrass, FacingNorth.net, October 2011 *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: The Practice of Yin Yoga Part 1 The Principles of Yin Yoga Yin and Yang The Balance of Yin and Yang Qi The Birth of Qi Physical Qi Resonance, Intention, Transformation, and Attachment Encouraging the Flow of Qi The Taoist Meridian System Table: Meridian Attributes The Tantric Chakra System Table: Chakra Attributes Yin Postures, Meridians, and Chakras Table: Meridians and ChakrasAffected by Each Yin Posture Part 2 Practicing Yin Yoga Guidelines for a Yin Yoga Practice The Yin Yoga Postures Resting Pose Half Butterfly Butterfly Square Pose Shoelace Seal Saddle Swan Sleeping Swan Forward Bend Dragonfly Frog Spinal Twist Final Relaxation The Practice of Mindfulness The Practice of Loving Kindness Using the Yin Yoga Kit to Design Your Personal Practice How to Use the Yin Yoga CD How to Use the Yin Yoga Cards The Use of Props Part 3 Anatomy and Yin Yoga The Connective Tissue The Sacrum and the Lumbar Spine Relaxing the Iliopsoas Tension and Compression Movement in the Hips and Spine Movement in the Hip Joints Movement in the Spine Table: Spine and Hip Movements in Yin PosturesAppendix 1: Some Sample PracticesAppendix 2: Practices for Specific Organ MeridiansAppendix 3: Using Acupressure Points while Practicing Yin YogaResourcesAcknowledgments

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Book SynopsisCalm. Centred. Inspired. Just a few words said with purpose can give you inner strength that will last all day. Let these calming mantras, simple tips and beautiful images empower you, and help to anchor you to the here and now.

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Book SynopsisInvite the Divine into your life and tap the hidden power of spiritual surrender with this oracle deck from the author of Change Me Prayers.“Change me, Divine Beloved, into one who can give and receive freely and be a clear vessel for Your Light.”Petition the Divine for support and transformation, wherever it’s needed in your life. With this richly illustrated new oracle deck, beloved author and teacher Tosha Silver puts her signature “Change Me Prayers” at your fingertips and offers the secrets to: Loving and accepting ourselves just as the Divine loves usAcknowledging feelings of anger, resentment, or bitterness—in order to release themStaying open to guidance, even when it comes in unexpected formsBecoming a conduit for Divine blessing and the highest goodTrusting that all things are unfolding as they should  “[Tosha’s] pra

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Book SynopsisEach meditation in this series from angel authority Diana Cooper takes the listener on a journey to connect with the angelic realm. With information on how and why the meditations summon a specific angel and how that being can aid in healing, life affirmations, and growth, these CDs offer inspiration and enlightenment for those who are open to receiving messages. A deep meditation offers practitioners a meeting with Archangel Raphael and Mother Mary, his twin flame and the Queen of the Angels. Listeners will open themselves to great abundance by the curative Raphael, while Mother Mary brings compassion, love, and healing.

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Book SynopsisWhat can you do when you carry scars not on your body but within your soul? And what happens when those spiritual wounds exist not just in you but in everyone in your family, community, and even beyond? Spiritual teacher Thomas Hübl has spent years investigating why it is that old and seemingly disconnected traumas can seed their way through communities and across generations. His work culminates in Healing Collective Trauma, a new perspective on trauma that addresses both its visible effects and its most hidden roots. Thomas combines deep knowledge of mystical traditions with the latest scientific research. “In this way,” writes Thomas, “we are weaving a double helix between ancient wisdom and contemporary understanding.” Thomas details the Collective Trauma Integration Process, a group-based modality for evoking and eventually dissolving stuck traumatic energies. Providing structured practices for both students and group facilitators, Healing Collective Trauma is intended to build a practical tool kit for integration. This paperback edition of Healing Collective Trauma offers not just an advanced look at community trauma but also a hopeful glimpse of the future. As Thomas declares, “Together, I believe we can and must heal the ‘soul wound’ that marks us all. In so doing, we will awaken to the luminous possibility and profound potential of our true, mutual nature as humankind.”

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Book SynopsisThis engaging, highly anticipated book compellingly describes healing techniques of Chinese shamanism while respecting the tradition.CT Holman, a medically trained and licensed clinician of over 20 years, clearly explains how Chinese shamanism can be seamlessly woven into modern lifestyle and contemporary medical practices. He explores effective methods to address physical pathologies and emotional imbalances by applying shamanic-influenced techniques including visualizations, verbal healing and shamanic drumming, among others for self-care and medical treatment. The primary resource for the material presented originates from the author's intensive decade-long study under shamanic teacher, Master Zhongxian Wu.Several color illustrations and before-and-after patient photos are included that beautifully depict the spirit-based diagnostics and treatments. Incorporating numerous clinical examples and thoroughly researched procedures, this book teaches practitioners how to combine treatments - concentrating on the spirit and soul - with modern medicine to treat the whole person and enrich their practice. This enlightening book is a must-read for Chinese medicine practitioners, other medical professionals and non-professionals interested in the subject.

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Book SynopsisThis bright and bold book is all about celebrating you - your mind, your body, your amazing lifeFeeling good starts from within, from recognizing your value, identifying your strengths and honouring your aspirations. A sense of self-worth helps you to navigate through life and achieve the very best for yourself - because that's what you deserve!It's true you might not always feel that you, or your life, are amazing, but practising gratitude and investing time in your happiness can help you build a more positive, productive mindset.Filled with simple tips, empowering statements, activities and advice, You Are Amazing is the perfect companion to kick-start your self-love journey.Unlock your self-confidence and boost your mood by discovering...- Three chapters that guide you through different amazing aspects of yourself- Techniques and tips to boost self-esteem and confidence- Activities that support self-reflection and realization- All the reasons why you are totally AMAZING!

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Book SynopsisChi Kung, Chinese for energy mastery, is an ancient physical discipline that utilizes deliberate movement, slow breathing, mental concentration, and visualizations. The discipline is based on the same energy meridians used in Chinese acupuncture and is fully integrated into the traditional five-element wisdom of Chinese healing. Chi Kung exercises not only promote physical well-being, but transform consciousness by amplifying one''s sensitivity to both the natural world and one''s own personal potential. With regular practice of no more than 15 to 30 minutes a day, the author shows how we can develop a more sensitive perception of our environment, allowing us to feed our own life energy from the magnetic resonance of the world around us.The author''s simple series of exercises is well within the capability of anyone, regardless of age or physical condition.

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Book SynopsisThese 31 full-page illustrations portray horses as symbols of beauty, romance, and freedom. Horses with flowing manes run through fields of wildflowers, along the shore, and in other idyllic settings.

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Book SynopsisUsing guided meditations based around traditional stories this is a gentle and fun way of introducing older children to the world of meditation and relaxation. It is designed to counteract some of the tensions with which we are all familiar at the end of a busy day, and offer parent and children together some quality time to relax and share. The meditations and visualisations aim to develop children's imagination and provide them with skills that will be invaluable for the rest of their life. For children aged 5 upwards. The Relax Kids series is currently available in Europe and will be available in US in 2015.

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-learn kundalini-based meditation for connecting ordinary people to the Divine to discover their spiritual purpose.

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Book SynopsisA guide to intuitive animal communication with a human-first approach, detailing how to do personal work in order to improve your communication with animals, and diving into specific tools for communication and how to co-create and manifest with your animal.Have you ever wondered what your animal is thinking and feeling? Or wanted to know what you can do to help them live their best life?Here, celebrated animal communicator and animal behaviorist Michael R. Burke, teaches you how. He brings together all of his signature processes, tools, and techniques to help you strengthen your intuitive abilities so that you may do just that: help you and your animalsno matter if you have a dog, a cat, or another creaturefeel calmer, more balanced, and fulfilled as you co-create a joyful life together.But first, you have to put on your own oxygen mask. It's important to cultivate clear, calm, confident energy before interacting with animals, and Michael offers exerc

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Book SynopsisOur respiratory and immune systems are intrinsically linked to how we relate to the world around us. Engaging with our vitality through the movement we were designed to express equips us with an invaluable ability to support the optimal functioning of our internal systems.This book explains how movement, embodied awareness, and self-compassion can be incorporated into yoga practice to support respiratory and immune health. It delves into how stress, trauma, breath, movement, and posture can impact the quality of these systems and how yoga teachers can integrate a range of practises focussing on movement, meditation, and breath to help improve them.Through an exploration of our boundaries, our breath, and our bodies, this book will help yoga teachers develop a more integrated and nuanced approach to their teachingTrade ReviewYoga and Somatics for Immune and Respiratory Health is a deep read, rich with valuable information that will inform and transform the understanding of every yoga therapist. Watts and Taylor have created a beautiful weave between yoga's philosophical underpinnings and the gentle movement practice of somatics while offering a short course on physiology and the fascial matrix. Rarely have I encountered such a generous offering of scientific information contextualized specifically for those in the field of yoga therapy. This book will definitely be a required read for my yoga therapy training program going forward! -- Robin Rothenberg, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist, author of Restoring Prana: A Therapeutic Guide to Pranayama and Healing Through the Breath for Yoga Therapists, Yoga Teachers and Healthcare PractitionersCharlotte reviews a unique tapestry of concepts not found elsewhere, providing the reader with a broad overview of the self from the inside out. Weaving together a description of mind, the immune system, fascia, the respiratory and nervous system, she connects the dots in ways not done before and buttresses this with practical tools and tips for the profound development of well-being. -- Heather Mason, Founder of The Minded InstituteThis book is an enjoyable blend of scientific information and mindful practice. It is a resource for yoga teachers and serious practitioners who are ready to bring their curiosity to the inner world of movement and breath. Charlotte balances the complex subject matter with scholarly clarity while also encouraging the exploration of awareness. A welcome contribution to the study of yoga! -- Dr Kristen MacPherson, DPhil (oxon), MSc (oxon), BA, E-RYT, YACEPCharlotte Watt's knowledge is born out of deep, sustained curiosity to understand the interrelated systems of the human biome and our shared environment. She consumes, digests, and puts into practice vast amounts of information that she offers to her readers in a clear, integrated format ready to be put into practice in our own lives. This book is the result of Charlotte's determination to truly understand the respiratory system spurred on by the Covid pandemic, and the desire to help others through it. It is the body owner's manual we all need to understand how our vital systems work, and how to work with them. -- Lisa Kaley-Isley PhD, E-RYT-500, C-IAYT, clinical psychologist, yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and yoga therapy educatorA beautifully written book of heart that should be on every yoga teacher's shelf. I have learnt loads from it. Moving forward from these post-pandemic times, if we wish to maintain good health it's sensible to have a clear understanding of how the respiration and immune systems dance together. If you want to significantly improve both your own wellbeing and that of the people you work with, then this book is highly recommended. -- Fiona Agombar, Yoga Therapist, Rest Activist and author of Yoga Therapy for Stress, Burnout and Chronic Fatigue SyndromeCharlotte speaks to the reader with informed and accessible language, addressing some of today's most widespread challenges to human health and longevity, while offering intelligent and effective solutions for every body. An essential and timely resource awakening our innate capacity for self-understanding, knowledge, self-healing, and optimum well-being. -- Simon Low, The Yoga AcademyCharlotte Watts's book is an absolute must for all movement and manual therapists. Knowing Charlotte in her early days as a practitioner at my centre, along with learning from our fascia and movement programmes over 20 years ago, I have seen that her understanding of health, nutrition and movement somatics have proven valuable for all that learn from her. She is a master of understanding the breath and fascial rhythms and how these relates to health - in a way that no one has entertained; it is necessary reading. -- Gary Carter, Director of Natural Bodies Myofascial Movement trainings, yoga teacher and teacher trainer, KMI Structural Integrator and movement educator, international Fascial anatomy teacher, Brighton and LondonTable of ContentsCONTENTSForeword Introduction Acknowledgements Diagram: Overview of Yoga and Somatics for Immune and Respiratory Health PART 1: Healthy Defences PART 1 Physical Practice: Somatic & Loosening Sequence page xxPART 1 Subtle Practice: Mindfulness of Breathing page xxPART 2: Stress and Inflammation PART 2 Physical Practice: Undulating and Twisting PART 2 Subtle Practice: Coherent Breathing Moon Piercing Breath PART 3: Fluid Adaptation PART 3 Physical Practice: Primal motions: lunging, stepping & squattingPART 3 Subtle Practice: Heart MudrasPART 4: Mindful Boundaries PART 4 Physical Practice: Standing into Full Breathing and Protective SupportPART 4 Subtle Practice: Ujjayi Breath Autogenic Release PART 5: Embodied Awareness PART 5 Physical Practice: Rest and RecoveryPART 5 Subtle Practice: Traditional Pranayama PART 6: Good Vibrations PART 6 Physical Practice: Bringing it All Together - Movement with Optional Sound PART 6 Subtle Practice: Simha pranayama (Lion's Breath) So Hum mantra Bija Mantra Foreword by Joanne AvisonGlossary of Sanskrit Terms

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Book SynopsisBegin your day with Morning Meditations, with reflective meditations and thoughtful journal prompts for every season paired with serene landscape art to get you on the path of mindfulness. Though it can be easy to get caught up in the fast-paced world throughout the year, Morning Meditations encourages you to be present and mindful of every thought. With this beautiful book, you can start each day focused and prepared to take on anything. Morning Meditations will help you create a peaceful and purposeful mindset, giving you the freedom to feel calm and think reflectively as you begin to understand your thoughts each morning through this mindful routine. With prompts for Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter, this guide is perfect for everyone—from those picking up their first mindful practice to long-time followers. Some prompts include: Spring – What things in your life do you need to examine more closely today? Summer – In what ways are you growing, both inward and outward? Fall – How will you receive peace today? Winter – Describe the things about yourself that you are glad to have. The Everyday Inspiration Journals series has a guided journal for every self-improvement journey. Whatever your personal goal, whether it is to incorporate more positivity into your life, or to slow down and find calm, or to hone your spell-building craft, or something else, you will find in this series an elegant journal in which you can record your thoughts, aspirations, and progress. With a simple, easy-to-follow structure, each journal is filled with powerful prompts and helpful trackers to illuminate your way. Also available from the Everyday Inspiration Journal series: Astrological Self-Care Journal Be Happy: A Journal Beautifully Brave Journal Calm Your Anxiety Journal Essential Dream Journal Everyday Calm: A Journal Find Your Mantra Journal Finding Gratitude: A Journal Healing Burnout Self Care Journal Spellcraft

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Book SynopsisIT TAKES JUST TEN MINUTES a day train your mind you will feel more awake, more alive and more creative. Using these carefully researched exercises you can increase your attention span, realise your potential and use your mind to its full capacity. Yes, just tenshort minutes.Nearly half of our waking hours are spent thinking about something other than what we are doing. We are only aware of a tiny fraction of what we are thinking, feeling and sensing so we're barely conscious of how and why we behave the way we do. This book sets out to help you get your mind out of automatic more often.The human mind is an extraordinary thing. It determines the way we experience and respond to whatever life throws at us. Yet most of us live as though we have no control over our minds. This is simply not true. If we want to change our lives in any way, the most effective way to do that is to change the way our mind is shaped the way in which we interpret and respond to everyday events as well as to Trade Review‘Mind Time can be life-changing. The more that people apply the practices and ideas in this book in their own lives the better things will be – for all of us.’ – Peter Terium, CEO Innogy SE ‘For too long in our working and personal lives we have been rushing around in ever decreasing circles. Mind Time is the antidote to this relentless and unsatisfying process. It offers practical tools and realistic time frames to make a difference to your life. It is powerful, clear, and persuasive. Find the time to read this book!’ – Stuart Crainer & Des Dearlove, founders, Thinkers50 ‘Chaskalson and Reitz have distilled the transformative wisdom of thousands of years into a pure and potent essence. Their extraordinary mastery of mindfulness applications in the real world and skilful communication is a gift that will enable people to lead lives aligned with their values and hopes.’ – Professor Willem Kuyken, Professor Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford or Director, University of Oxford Mindfulness Centre ‘Mind Time is an inspiring, clearly written guide for everyone who wants to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness in work and daily life. The book provides an engaging approach, many practical steps and a lot of beautiful insights on how to build a life rich of meaning. A real game-changer!’ – Wibo Koole, author of ‘Mindful Leadership. Effective tools that help you focus and succeed’ and director Centrum voor Mindfulness in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

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Book SynopsisUsing the power of the sun, moon, stars, and planets, this unique, illustrated guide is filled with engaging exercises that deepen your knowledge of the solar system, help you take necessary pauses every day, and foster a renewed sense of presence in the universe.Thousands of years ago, when we humans lived together in communal caves, we told stories about the stars. When we later took to the seas, we used stellar positions to navigate and pinpoint our place in the world. When we eventually stopped migrating and settled on land, we relied on the constellations and the Sun to plant and sustain crops. Yet today, we modern humans have lost this deep connection to the cosmos that was once central to our daily lives.Astronomical Mindfulness helps us reconnect to the solar system once more, guiding us through the fundamental ways in which our planet moves through the solar system and how these motions determine our perception of time and place. Offering a concise yet in-depth look at the Sun, the Moon, the planets, and the stars, it teaches us to observe and understand the elements comprising the celestial sphere—deepening our lives and helping us become more informed, engaged, and mindful every day.The best part: you don’t need to climb a mountain, visit an observatory, or even own a telescope. From an apartment rooftop to a city park, from your backyard to the window by your desk, the skies are accessible to everyone. Astronomical Mindfulness is a unique tool for personal growth essential to coping in our modern world, enabling us to be more present, more connected, and more relaxed simply by looking up toward the stars.

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Book SynopsisThis is a book to be dipped into whenever you need a little bit of extra encouragement, whether it be for that crucial interview, or when looking for love. The Ultimate Book of Confidence Tricks tackles low self-confidence with practical, accessible techniques grounded in everyday experience and supported by psychological research. From bluffing your way to confidence by altering your body language, to assessing your strengths and facing your weaknesses to become more successful in the workplace, Ros Taylor provides you with the confidence to meet any challenge head on.

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Book SynopsisAs recently seen on ABC's Nightline, channeler Paul Selig presents the second work in his acclaimed Mastery Trilogy. The Book of Truth casts your relationships--and what they reveal about you--in a dramatic and radical new light.The channeled literature of Paul Selig--who receives clairaudient dictation from unseen intellects called the Guides--has quickly become the most important and celebrated expression of channeling since A Course In Miracles rose to prominence in the 1970s.Selig's previous trilogy of channeled wisdom--I Am the Word, The Book of Love and Creation, and The Book of Knowing and Worth--won a large following around the world for its depth, intimacy, and psychological insight. The first book of his new Mastery Trilogy, The Book of Mastery, likewise attained popularity and praise. Now, Selig continues the Teachings  of Mastery with the widely anticipated second volume in his new series: The Book of Tr

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Book SynopsisMichelle Moroney, life coach and owner of The Cliffs of Moher Retreat, has been facilitating retreats for over 15 years, and has recognised the desires that connect us all. We want to be happy. We want to feel better. We want to get the most out of life. And we don't want to feel held back.To live a whole life we need to flourish mentally, physically and emotionally. But when we are caught in the cycle of day-to-day living, we can easily get stuck and find that while we thrive in some of these areas, in others we are badly organised, unbalanced and in need of review.The Life Audit is designed to help you take stock of the key areas of your life. By gently offering space to explore, contemplate and create new intentions that are in line with the life you want to live, it will help you move past blockages, and take you from where you are to where you want to be.

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Book SynopsisThis delightful box set is the perfect entree into mindfulness and meditation and a simple way to bring serenity, peace, and calm into your everyday life.

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Book SynopsisClassic interpretation of St John's Gospel by the twentieth century's best-known spirit guideTable of ContentsFollows the Gospel chapter by chapter

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Book SynopsisRestore balance to your life and live in the moment Mindfulness is a proven meditation technique that can help you restore balance in your personal life. Now, the author of Mindfulness For Dummies shows you step-by-step how to put the lessons of his book into practice.Table of ContentsForeword xi Introduction 1 Part I: Getting Started with Mindfulness 5 Chapter 1: Beginning Your Mindfulness Journey 7 Chapter 2: Enjoying the Benefits of Mindfulness 21 Part II: Preparing Yourself for Mindful Living 39 Chapter 3: Setting a Healthy Intention and Mindful Attitude 41 Chapter 4: Discovering a Mindful Mode of Mind 67 Part III: Practising Mindfulness 81 Chapter 5: Engaging in Mindfulness Meditation 83 Chapter 6: Living Mindfully Day to Day 105 Chapter 7: Getting Started on an Eight-week Mindfulness Course 125 Chapter 8: Completing the Eight-week Mindfulness Course and Beyond 145 Chapter 9: Overcoming Diffi culties in Mindfulness Practice 167 Part IV: Enjoying the Rewards of Mindfulness 187 Chapter 10: Boosting Your Happiness Mindfully 189 Chapter 11: Using Mindfulness to Reduce Stress, Anger and Tiredness 209 Chapter 12: Reducing Anxiety and Depression with Mindfulness 231 Chapter 13: Healing Your Body Naturally 247 Chapter 14: Bringing the Benefits of Mindfulness: to Children 263 Part V: The Part of Tens 279 Chapter 15: Ten Tips for a Mindful Life 281 Chapter 16: Ten Ways to Motivate Yourself to Meditate 291 Index 303

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Book Synopsis''The expert''s expert. Simplicity is the key with this technique.'' The Times''Do you guys know about Headspace...? It''s kind of genuis.'' Emma WatsonThe best start for your baby begins with your mindWidely acknowledged as one of the world''s foremost experts on mindfulness, Andy Puddicombe, co - founder of Headspace, is your friendly guide in this wonderful new approach to pregnancy, birth and new parenthood.Whether you are trying for a baby, are mid-term, or have already arrived home with your new baby, this practical and reassuring guide will teach you and your partner how to calmly navigate the anxieties and demands of this epic adventure. With helpful exercises for both mother to be and her partner, Andy shows how to live mindfully and get the most from pregnancy and the early days of parenthood.The Headspace Guide To...A Mindful Pregnancy provides you with tools to live mindfully during this rare and precious oppor

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Book SynopsisThis book offers clear, actionable ways for parents and educators to create and strengthen relationships with teens during a key time of growth and development. With an emphasis on mindfulness, non-violent communication, and rooted in what we know about brain and social development during the adolescent years, this book is a great resource for anyone who is struggling to understand how to support and connect with young people. It includes practical information and activities designed to help spur adults to reflect on their goals as well as unearth their hidden biases about teens and how to direct them. Happy, Healthy Teens focuses on small ways to make a big difference in how teens see themselves and experience their interactions with us and it will help you be more intentional in your choices as you navigate the challenges of the adolescent years. Creating strong, foundational relationships with young people during these years has an enormous, lasting impact on their ability to becTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: Important Information about Adolescent Brain & Social DevelopmentChapter 2: Mindful Parenting and TeachingChapter 3: Trusting RelationshipsChapter 4: CompassionChapter 5: Shared GoalsChapter 6: ConflictChapter 7: Helping Adolescents Deal with Stress & Anxiety

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Book SynopsisFrom the founder of Oh Happy Dani comes a powerful collection of inspiring meditations and illustrations, encouraging readers to pursue transformation and the ultimate good.Illustrator, speaker, and entrepreneur Danielle Coke Balfour, founder of Oh Happy Dani, is a visionary voice in the female leadership arena. Unabashedly faith-inspired, yet always culturally relevant, Danielle is a straight shooter of hard truths, inspiring women of all ages with her upbeat, curious tone and her willingness to address difficult issues with honesty, grace, and hope. In her debut book, A Heart on Fire: 100 Meditations on Loving Your Neighbors Well, Danielle Coke Balfour guides readers through the Ten Pillars of a Life of Good Work, explaining that a life of good work is both conscious and intentional. Dani explores ideas of justice, empathy, hope, community, love, consistency, awareness, creativity, honesty, and redemption. With thoughtful meditations and practical to-do’s, A Heart on Fire will inspire you to evaluate your life and make changes. A Heart on Fire will also: Share profound truth in a conversational tone. Be a reliable resource offering encouragement and mentorship for readers seeking to create positive change. Simplify and clarify daily, real-life choices that impact a reader’s everyday experience. Serve as a guide and relate as a friend to support those struggling to find purpose. Become a trusted support that any reader can revisit and share when facing challenges. Trade Review“In this book, Danielle Coke Balfour skillfully brings together her compelling writing and captivating illustrations to discuss vital topics in a way that leads to meaningful engagement, thoughtful conversation, and active imagination to build a better future. The harmony of visuals and words provides us with practical solutions and actionable hope at a time when we need it the most. This is a book to keep close and also share widely with others.” (Morgan Harper Nichols, Author of All Along You Were Blooming and Artist) "Danielle's thoughtfulness, rigor and clear-eyed optimism make her one of the most powerful and relevant voices around today. A Heart on Fire is a testament to those qualities, going beyond platitudes to offer transformative lessons -- capturing the very best of what it means to do good work from a place of joy and intention. This isn't just a book; it's a toolkit for creating a meaningful life of work imbued with authentic joy. I cannot recommend it highly enough!" (Garrison Hayes, Media Personality and Founder of Kindred Media)"It has been said that a small match can ignite a raging fire. In A Heart on Fire, Danielle Coke Balfour's words serve as that match, ready to set our hearts ablaze and remind us that the way to change the world starts within our hearts. Her words emphasize that love, creativity, justice, hope, awareness, community, consistency, empathy, honesty, and redemption are worth fighting for and can become the collective force needed to create more good in our world. Read these meditations, and your heart won't just be sparked; it will burst into flame with a desire to dispel the chill of injustice and darkness in the world." (Terence Lester, Founder of Love Beyond Walls, Author of 'I See You,' 'When We Stand,' and 'All God's Children')"A warm and inspiring guide to living a life grounded in purpose, humanity, and love. A Heart on Fire feels like a nourishing hug for your tired soul, punctuated by colorful illustrations so delicious for your senses. Highly recommend for anyone yearning for more hope, courage, and possibility as they journey toward creating a more loving world." (Michelle MiJung Kim, Award-Winning Author of The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change)"Danielle has done it again! A Heart on Fire is yet another powerful work that marries lessons and learning with grace and good work. Not only am I sharing this book with everyone I know, I'm referring to it daily when I need the guidance required to serve well in my business- and my home. This is a powerful tool for personal growth, meaningful impact, and lasting change." (Nicole Walters, Author of Nothing is Missing and star of USA Network's "She's the Boss")"I just love this so much I can’t even tell you how much every single page I was like, that’s right, that’s exactly right. I just thought it was so wonderful...it’s beautiful. Thought-provoking, it’s heartwarming. I think it’ll make a wonderful gift." (Sharon McMahon, Host of “Here’s Where it Gets Interesting” podcast)

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Book SynopsisDiscover how to transform a negative mind-set in just two minutes. With all the pressures and responsibilities of modern life, it can be easy to get stuck in a confidence rut. Banish feelings of anxiety, stress and imposter syndrome with these quick and easy two-minute exercises drawing on a range of proven mindfulness techniques, from meditation to visualisations and affirmations. Psychologist Corinne Sweet reveals how just two minutes a day can make all the difference. In the time it takes to boil a kettle or at the end of a car journey, these exercises will provide an instant mood boost and set you up for success.

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Book SynopsisDiscover the wisdom of the stars between these pages for instant cosmic guidance on any question. Career conundrums? Dating dilemmas? Friendship fracas? In our fast-paced, data-flooded lives it can be difficult to know where to turn for the right advice. Now, with your Zodiac Oracle always by your side, you can let the celestial wisdom of the stars guide you through life's twists and turns. No matter how perplexing your predicament, the insight you seek is right at your fingertips. Ask your question and open your Oracle at any page to reveal insightful advice to guide your next move.Harness the prescience of the stars and tune into the resonance of your sun sign with this wisdom-packed guide that will lead you to greater self-knowledge and deeper understanding.

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Book SynopsisFusion of the Five Elements is the necessary first step in the Taoist practice of Inner Alchemy, in which one learns to control the generation and flow of emotional, mental, and physical energies within the body. It is a series of meditations designed to locate and dissolve negative energies trapped inside the body by making a connection between the five outer senses (experienced through the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and tongue) and the five major negative emotions (anger, hate, worry, sadness, and fear). When the body is cleared of negative energy, universal chi energy flows freely and productively, nourishing both body and soul. The practice is divided into two parts. The first works with controlling the forces of the five elements on the five major organs of the body by learning the elements’ effects upon each other and how to balance and utilize these energies properly. The advanced Fusion exercises then show how to channel the greater energies of the stars and planets to strengthen internal weaknesses and crystallize positive energy. By “fusing” all the different kinds of energy together, a harmonious whole is created--the key to manifesting an Immortal existence.Trade Review"The delightful surprise in Fusion of the Five Elements is the way the range of feelings from each of the major organs (liver, heart, lungs, kidneys, spleen) is described, along with marvelous tables and illustrations that accompany the energy work meditations." * RealityShifters.com *Table of Contents Acknowledgments Putting the Fusion of the Five Elements into Practice Introduction: The Foundation for Transformation 1 • Formula 1: Forming the Four Pakuas, Blending Energy, and Forming the Pearl at the Center of Control 2 • Formula 2: Balancing the Organ Energy to Experience Inner Peace and Harmony 3 • Formula 3: Connecting the Senses with the Organs, Controlling the Senses, Sealing the Openings, Overcoming Temptations 4 • Formula 4: Transforming the Negative Emotions of Each Organ into Useful Energy 5 • Formula 5: Creating the Pearl that Forms the Energy Body 6 • Formula 6: Forming the Virgin Children and Their Animal Offspring to Connect to the Universal, Cosmic Particle, and Earth Forces 7 • Formula 7: Calling Forth the Earth Force to Empower and Protect8 • Formula 8: Calling Forth the Planets’ and Stars’ Forces to Empower and Protect 9 • Formula 9: Transferring Consciousness to the Energy Body in this Life Brings Immortality10 • Summary: The Fusion I Practice About the Author The Universal Tao System and Training CenterIndex

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Book SynopsisUnlock the power of meditation with an easy 10-day plan The key to building a solid meditation practice is in the practice itself. From Zen and Vipassana to walking meditations and body scans, the basic practices outlined in Practical Meditation for Beginners help you build the meditation routine that works best for you, even if you''ve never meditated before. Written by experienced meditation teacher Benjamin Decker, this guide to meditation for beginners offers a comprehensive program for learning 10 different meditation techniquesone for each day of the program. Newcomers and experienced meditators alike will enjoy the variety of practices and the friendly guidance that makes it easy to get started. Go beyond other meditation books with: Thoughtful promptsFind insightful questions and talking points alongside the exercises to help you stop and reflect on how you feel. A clear, organized formatExplore chapters for each new meditation technique, designed to help you build up your skills as you move through the book. Step-by-step instructionsFollow simple and concise guidance that walks you through each new meditation in a clear way. Practical Meditation for Beginners is an accessible how-to guide that will empower you to meditate with confidence right away.

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Book SynopsisHow to tune in to our own biology in pursuit of spiritual awakening• Provides a practical program, complete with enjoyable, even playful meditations, for realizing greater self-awareness, increased wisdom, and happiness• Shows how recent discoveries in physics, evolutionary biology, and psychology express in scientific terms the same insights the Buddha discovered more than 2,500 years ago• Reveals the origins of attachments, desires, emotions, and thoughts in our own bodiesTaking us on an evolutionary journey to find the origins of emotions, desires, and thoughts in our own bodies, Wes “Scoop” Nisker shows not only how cutting-edge science is proving the tenets of the Buddha but also how we can interpret the traditional practices of Buddhism through this scientific lens for more personal freedom and peace of mind. Using the traditional Buddhist meditation series of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness as a framework, Nisker offers a witty narrative along with practical meditations and exercises to train the mind to overcome painful conditioning and gain greater self-awareness, increased wisdom, and happiness. He shows how recent discoveries in physics, evolutionary biology, and psychology express in scientific terms the same insights the Buddha discovered more than 2,500 years ago, such as the impermanence of the body, where thoughts come from, and how the body communicates within itself. Presenting a variety of new ways to harness the power of mindfulness to transform our understanding of both ourselves and the world, Nisker teaches us how to put our understanding of evolution in the service of spiritual awakening.Trade Review“Wes Nisker is one of my all-time favorite teachers. With tremendous warmth and wit, he shows us a path to profound inner peace that is grounded in both science and the liberating insights of the Buddha. Each page of this timeless classic shines with humor, beautiful and clear writing, fascinating research--and the heartfelt invitation to find lasting love and happiness right in the middle of life itself.” * Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Buddha’s Brain *“A brilliant and inspirational weave of Buddhist teachings and current science. Not only that, it’s a delightful read--fascinating, humorous, and profoundly engaging. Highly recommended!” * Tara Brach, Ph.D., author of Radical Acceptance *“This book brings to life an ancient meditative wisdom that has the deepest of relevance to our lives as individuals and as a species. It is a masterful look at who we are and how great our potential is to realize our true nature here and now, before this fleeting moment we call ‘our’ life dissolves back into all life and the opportunity of a lifetime is missed.” * Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of mindfulness-based stress reduction *“A milestone in contemporary Buddhism. Nisker grounds the Buddha’s teachings in discoveries made by the neural and evolutionary sciences. I dare you to find a book on science that is so personal or a book on meditation that is so funny and forgiving.” * Joanna Macy, Ph.D., environmental activist, Buddhist scholar, and author of A Wild Love for the Worl *“One of the best efforts yet to bring together meditators and scientists. It is an instrument for our greater joy and achievements.” * Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022), Zen master and author of Peace Is Every Step *“With careful and heartfelt reflections, Wes Nisker, drawing upon Buddhist practices, lays out a path whereby humanity can ride the truths of science into a sublime and joyful freedom. This book is truly a healing and historic achievement.” * Brian Swimme, Ph.D., professor of evolutionary cosmology at the California Institute of Integral Stu *“A joy to read--an illuminating and often humorous synthesis of ancient Buddhist understanding and present-day discoveries in biology and cognitive science. Wes Nisker grounds the theory in his own deep experience of meditation, offering a wealth of practical mind-exploring exercises that transform knowledge into wisdom. It is a wonderful book.” * Joseph Goldstein, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and author of One Dharma: The Emerging *“What delight and illumination are contained in these pages! Science (particularly evolutionary biology) and religion have lacked a common language in which to converse--Wes Nisker’s book manages to articulate a new dialect that not only syncretizes a host of important principles but also is music to the ear.” * Ajahn Amaro, abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery and author of An Introduction to the Life and Tea *“Nisker’s prose has always been engaging, but here he writes with greater maturity, without sacrificing the impishness that has characterized his earlier work. In time, people will consider Being Nature as groundbreaking a work as an earlier classic of interdisciplinary synthesis, The Tao of Physics.” * Yoga Journal *“…in Being Nature: A Down-to-Earth Guide to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Inner Traditions) Wes 'Scoop' Nisker has created a playfully genuine, thoroughgoing program of meditations, drawing from fields of physics, evolutionary biology, and psychology. With tender wit, Nisker provides exercises and scientific extracts to help the reader step outside of conditioned patterns. For the spiritual skeptic, he explains with curiosity and awe how recent research in science-based disciplines is increasingly offering us the same insights the Buddha experienced and taught more than 2,500 years ago. Nisker’s book is a friendly but nevertheless unflinching set of reflections and body-awareness exercises that may help the reader reframe scientific thinking and spiritual awakening as threads of the same fabric.” * Lion's Roar *“…in Being Nature: A Down-to-Earth Guide to the Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Inner Traditions) Wes “Scoop” Nisker has created a playfully genuine, thoroughgoing program of meditations, drawing from fields of physics, evolutionary biology, and psychology. With tender wit, Nisker provides exercises and scientific extracts to help the reader step outside of conditioned patterns. For the spiritual skeptic, he explains with curiosity and awe how recent research in science-based disciplines is increasingly offering us the same insights the Buddha experienced and taught more than 2,500 years ago. Nisker’s book is a friendly but nevertheless unflinching set of reflections and body-awareness exercises that may help the reader reframe scientific thinking and spiritual awakening as threads of the same fabric.” * Lion’s Roar magazine *Table of ContentsForeword by Jack Kornfield, PhD PROLOGUE Who Goes There? PART ONE To Study the Self CHAPTER ONE A Case of Mistaken Identity CHAPTER TWO The Buddha Was a Biologist PART TWO The Gift of MindfulnessCHAPTER THREE Mindfulness: The Opposable Thumb of Consciousness CHAPTER FOURThe First Foundation of Mindfulness: The Body and BreathCHAPTER FIVEThe Second Foundation of Mindfulness: The First Impression CHAPTER SIX The Third Foundation of Mindfulness: States of Mind CHAPTER SEVEN The Fourth Foundation of Mindfulness: Thinking about Thinking EPILOGUEEvolving toward Enlightenment Acknowledgments ReferencesIndex About the Author

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Book SynopsisOuter success Is meaningless when we struggle with chronic fatigue, rendering us too tired to live life fully. The trilogy Letters from my soul is a true account of Chantal van den Brink''s remarkable, life-changing healing journey.In this first book, her journey to health and personal growth involves: a burnout leaving her husband and corporate career falling in love an out-of-body-experience becoming a healer meeting her inner shadows By sharing her story, she explores topics such as awakening to the longing of the soul, letting go of our old identity, releasing old patterns, starting anew, traversing the energetic realms behind our earthly existence, channeling, and more.Read how Chantal responded to her soul''s request for a change of course, taking the first steps that would lead to a complete transformation. And, perhaps, see new options for yourself.

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Book SynopsisThe most important thing in my life, in anyone''s life, is the state of our mind. But sometimes people can easily spend as much as half their waking hours in a vaguely mind-wandering, daydreaming, out-of it, zoned out, zombie state of mind.For thousands of years people have been finding ways to enlighten their minds in their lives.This book shows you how to enlighten your mind by using any of a few simple mental gestures, and most important: YOU DON''T HAVE TO MEDITATE. There is no need for long and tedious ''practice,'' where you sit silently trying to jerk your mind into an unnatural contorted position, and then keep dragging it back into that position when it quite naturally revolts against it.You don''t need a teacher or a guru or to carve out a special time or go to a special place or do any repetitive activity or spiritual ''exercise'' or engage in any intentional discriminating reflection or apply any rule of moral conduct or take the least trouble to do ''good.''This book not only explains what enlightenment means but most importantly it describes exactly how to do any of 7 simple mental gestures, any one of which brings you awake at once and any one of which you can test out for yourself. I want to be clear: you can test them out right away right now and see that they work immediately.Enlightenment is the same thing as full awakeness, full consciousness, high consciousness.What it feels like: State of immediate presence; Simple feeling of being, Sparkling awareness.Who is doing this: There is an intensified feeling that You Are There; You are seeing things from Inside Your Perspective, which you carry around with you always; I-am-ness.The 7 mental gestures are from the 21st century (1) , 20th century (3), 7th century (1), 6th century (1) CE, and 5th century (1) BCE, with supporting material from all the centuries between. They were created in France (1), China (1), Tibet (1), India (1), and the US (3), with supporting material from all over.All that is in Section 1 - GETTING THERE RIGHT-AWAY NOW. Section 2 - THE BABY ON THE BATTLEFIELD - explains how to easily prevent the hostile army of your own negative thoughts from kidnapping you and carrying you away; Section 3 - BEING HERE RIGHT-AWAY NOW- enumerates the rewards and benefits, and Section 4 - YOU CAN GO WHEREVER YOU WANT! - points you towards deciding for yourself what you want to do next in your life, taking along your always-available enlightened mind.You might well ask: Why weren''t we told about this before? The reason is that although this has been well known since the beginning, the idea of enlightenment has been taken over by institutions, which become encrusted with not only property and buildings and treasure but also hordes of personnel, who write vast libraries of scriptures, and those employees have to keep their customers occupied and get them to commit themselves and their resources, so they create an immense body of rituals. Meditations are such rituals.There are already hundreds of meditation rituals, and more are being created all the time, as you can find on the internet. You can well ask yourself: If any of these were effective, why would we have to keep creating hundreds of new ones? Suppose a doctor said, "Oh yes, we can treat this disease; in fact, we have hundreds of treatments for it." Wouldn''t you wonder why so many treatments would be needed if any of them were effective?This book cuts through the mumbo-jumbo and gives it to you straight. A quote from Buddha: "Enlightened on their own...In this whole world, there is no one except myself equal to those enlightened on their own...These attain insight alone...fully and perfectly enlightened all by themselves! ..illuminators of the world, shining like pure solid gold, undoubtedly worthy of any gifts in this world."

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