Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization Books

Book SynopsisBecome aware of the everyday messages you're getting from animal spirits and guardians of nature with this new oracle from renowned shamanic healer Dr. Steven Farmer.Connect to nature more deeplythrough the elements of earth, fire, water, and airand hear the messages that the spirits in the trees, rivers, stones, and animals long to share. This oracle provides an easy way to receive direct guidance from the spirits of nature, allowing us to commune with the beings of the natural world to receive insights and healing. Through this oracle, you will feel a greater sense of connectedness to the natural world and all of Creation.

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ? A collection of prayer, poetry, and spiritual practice centering the Black interior world, from theauthor of This Here Flesh and creator of Black Liturgies ?A true spiritual balmfor our troubled times.??Michael Eric Dyson, author of What Truth Sounds LikeFor years, Cole Arthur Rileywas desperate for a spirituality she could trust. Amid ongoing national racial violence, the isolation of the pandemic, and a surge of anti-Black rhetoric in many Christian spaces, she began dreaming of a more human, more liberating expression of faith.She went on to create Black Liturgies, a digital project that connects spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black memory, and the Black body.In this book, she brings together hundreds of new prayers, along with letters, poems, meditation questions,breath practices, scriptures, and the writings of Black literaryancestors to offer forty-three liturgies that can be practiced individually or as a community. Inviting readers to reflect on their shared experiences of wonder, rest, rage, and repair, and creating rituals for holidays like Lent and Juneteenth, Arthur Riley writes with a poet?s touch and a sensitivity that has made her one of the most important spiritual voices at work today.For anyone healing from communities that were more violent than loving; for anyone who has escaped the trauma of white Christian nationalism, religious homophobia, or transphobia; for anyone asking what it means to be human in a world of both beauty and terror, Black Liturgies is a work of healing and empowerment, and a vision for what might be.

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Book SynopsisBreath Practice Cards is an uplifting set of 50 screen-free, simple and easy-to-follow breathwork exercises and meditation cards along with a 64-page book exploring the origins, science and benefits of this age-old method made popular by Wim Hof.

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Book SynopsisCharming chibis are here to answer your deepest questions—just open this adorably illustrated tarot deck and guide. Common in manga and anime, chibis are cute characters with short bodies, oversized heads, and large, expressive eyes. Cute Chibi Tarot combines the cute and cuddly art of chibi with the magical art of tarot for a bewitchingly sweet journey of self-discovery. This enchanting tarot deck includes all 78 cards of the Major and Minor Arcana, each illustrated with a different chibi-style character by popular anime artist Yoai. The book gives concise interpretation guidance for each card as well as a short history of tarot, care instructions for your deck, and advice on how to conduct readings. It’s so simple—just follow your intuition! Draw the Magician card, featuring a precious chibi witch with spellbinding blue eyes and pointed hat—it might be time to open yourself up to new possibilities. Draw the Strength card, picturing a bunny-eared chibi straining under the weight of two giant carrots—you could have the power to triumph over a major issue in your life. Inside, you’ll find: 78 cards featuring the Major and Minor Arcana An easy-to-follow 64-page guidebook with the card meanings Dive deeper into your soul’s purpose with this supercute mini tarot kit.

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Book SynopsisTune in to the frequency of these beautiful cards from renowned spiritual teacher Kyle Gray and cultivate positivity, activate your energy centres and live a high-vibe life!In every moment you can make a choice to Raise Your Vibration – and take the opportunity to align your life with purpose and energy. This 48-card deck is a powerful tool to help you activate your intuition, harness universal wisdom and attract positive experiences into your everyday. With 11 themes including ‘Flow’, ‘Express’, ‘Activate’ and ‘Manifest’, the cards align with one of the 11 chakras (including four higher chakras: Earth Star, Gaia Gateway, Soul Star and Stellar Gateway) and kundalini to offer you guidance for any challenge or question. Stunning artwork by Ari Wisner accompanies Kyle Gray’s wisdom to offer you a transformational experience. Each vibrant card will empower you to unlock infinite intelligence from within and increase your frequency of positive energy for yourself, those around you and the wider world. Let the simple yet powerful messages provide confirmation, affirmation and light as you do the inner work and raise your vibration!

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Book SynopsisKawai Tarot features a darling deck of tarot cards, all created and illustrated by acclaimed United Kingdom–based designer Lulu Mayo, accompanied by a guidebook to the Major and Minor Arcanas. With this deck and guide, you’ll learn to use your intuition to interpret the cards’ messages, manifest your intentions, and connect with your inner self while being surrounded by the cuteness of kawaii! Find insights on where you are and figure out your next move with the help of supercute kawaii characters like Lucky Cat, Princess Poodle, and Fancy Unicorn. This modern set will introduce you to the art of tarot readings with: 78 adorably illustrated cards A comprehensive 64-page guidebook to the tarot Strengthen your spiritual practice with this super-cute kit for spiritual beginners and lovers of all things kawaii!Trade ReviewUnique, fun, effective, Kawaii Tarot: Understanding Tarot with the Kawaii Universe will be a welcome and enduringly appreciated addition to the personal and professional collections of all dedicated tarot enthusiasts and practitioners. * Midwest Book Review *Table of ContentsCONTENTS Introduction Beginner’s Guide to the Tarot The Major Arcana The Minor Arcana Continue the Journey

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Book SynopsisWith gender-free artwork and language, this queer reimagining of the classic Rider Waite Smithtarot will meet you on your journey to self-acceptance to help you discover your unique innermagic.No matter what is happening in life, things keep moving and we are constantly growing, learning andexpanding. Moments are fleeting and every day brings an opportunity for change. This is the beautyof transience and the message at the core of Transient Light Tarot by queer artist Ari Wisner(they/them).This powerful 81-card tarot beautifully captures the essence and qualities of the classic figures buthas moved away from stereotypes so that each and every one of us can find ourselves within it.Transient Light Tarot is also plastic-free and includes three extra cards – past, present and future –as a way to focus your intentions on one area of your life. The accompanying guidebook includes 29bespoke poems by Fausta Joly as an additional way to connect with the cards.Inspired by Ari’s own journey towards embracing the inevitability of endings, this deck aims to helpyou embrace transience, so you can find healing, gratitude and the bravery to live moreauthentically and fully.

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Book Synopsis'The monk who taught the world mindfulness' TimeIn this masterful work, one of the most revered spiritual leaders in the world today shares his wisdom on how to be the change we want to see in the world. In these troubling times we all yearn for a better world. But many of us feel powerless and uncertain what we can do. Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay) is blazingly clear: there's one thing that we have the power to change-and which can make all the difference: our mind. How we see and think about things determines all the choices we make, the everyday actions we take (or avoid), how we relate to those we love (or oppose), and how we react in a crisis or when things don't go our way.Filled with powerful examples of engaged action he himself has undertaken, inspiring Buddhist parables, and accessible daily meditations, this powerful spiritual guide offers us a path forward, opening us to the possibilities of change and how we can contribute to the collective awakening and environmental revolution our fractured world so desperately needs.Trade ReviewOne of the most influential spiritual leaders of our times * Oprah *Thich Nhat Hanh's empowering voice and example will be valuable to those seeking wisdom in a frenetic, threatened world * Publishers Weekly *

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Book Synopsis"When something is bothering you-a person is bugging you, a situation is irritating you, or physical pain is troubling you-you must work with your mind, and that is done through meditation. Working with our mind is the only means through which we'll actually begin to feel happy and contented with the world that we live in." -Pema Chödrön Pema Chödrön is treasured around the world for her unique ability to transmit teachings and practices that bring peace, understanding, and compassion into our lives. With How to Meditate, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun presents her first book exploring in depth what she considers the essentials for a lifelong practice. More and more people are beginning to recognize a profound inner longing for authenticity, connection, and aliveness. Meditation, Pema explains, gives us a golden key to address this yearning. This step-by-step guide shows readers how to honestly meet and openly relate with the mind, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live in a wholehearted way as we discover: - The basics of meditation, from getting settled and the six points of posture to working with your breath and cultivating an attitude of unconditional friendliness - The Seven Delights-how moments of difficulty can become doorways to awakening and love - Shamatha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present with whatever arises - Thoughts and emotions as "sheer delight"-instead of obstacles-in meditation "I think ultimately why we practice is so that we can become completely loving people, and this is what the world needs," writes Pema Chödrön. How to Meditate is an essential book from this wise teacher to assist each one of us in this virtuous goal.

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Book SynopsisThe remarkable story of the powerful visionary episodes Stephen Harrod Buhner experienced over half a century ago. The demands that were made for his reformulation of the self, and his subsequent training with the plants of the high Rocky Mountains into their uses as medicines and ecological modulators for planetary health. And as well, his meeting and training with some of the most innovative teachers of the latter half of the twentieth century. This is the most extensive description of visionary experience since that of Black Elk''s in Black Elk Speaks and Manual Cordova Rios''s in Wizard of the Upper Amazon.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding the Moon''s magical eight phases will help readers improve and empower every aspect of their life.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wished you could reprogram your brain, just as a hacker would a computer? In this 3-step guide to improving your mental habits, learn to take charge of your mind and banish negative thoughts, habits, and anxiety''in just twenty-one days!A seasoned author, comedian, and entrepreneur, Sir John Hargrave once suffered from unhealthy addictions, anxiety, and poor mental health. After cracking the code to unlocking his mind''s full and balanced potential, his entire life changed for the better. In Mind Hacking, Hargrave reveals the formula that allowed him to overcome negativity and eliminate mental problems at their core. Through a 21-day, 3-step training program, this book lays out a simple yet comprehensive approach to help you rewire your brain and achieve healthier thought patterns for a better quality of life. It hinges on the repetitive steps of analyzing, imagining, and reprogramming to help break down barriers preventing you from reaching your highest potential. By treating your brain as a computer and mastering Hargrave''s mind hacking formula, you, too, can create a positive, permanent shift in your thinking, leading to personal and professional triumphs in all areas of life.

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Book SynopsisIn a world of chaos, uncertainty and malaise, it seems we can no longer depend on the institutions that supposedly offered us security and hope. With increasing anxiety and a sickening fear of the future, can we reverse the downward spiral of turmoil and frustration? Is there a way out of the madness?INSTANT HEALING provides a powerfully positive answer. It can help anyone find instantaneous transformation. By using simple prayers and affirmations, we can experience immediate healing, comfort and solace. We can gain self-empowerment, inner strength and wellness beyond our dreams.INSTANT HEALING is for all those who want to transform their minds and the atmosphere. in an instant. It provides hundreds of healing affirmations, along with instructions on how to use them. These methods are simple and effective and require no background or training. Just read the formula out loud, let go and allow the words to work. The field-proven, non-denominational, universal methods of spiritual healing in this book have changed the lives of millions of people worldwide.

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Book SynopsisThis book is a way to release what''s going on inside your head and to keep heading towards the good stuff. The simple stuff. The stuff that''s going to really hit up that happiness on a deep and nourishing level. Whether you dip into these pages every now and then when you feel you need it, or use it daily as a positive exercise, I hope it brings you much relief, joy and calm. Amen to the pen. - Fearne Cotton For many of us, life can feel like it''s moving too fast with pressure bearing down on us from all sides - whether that''s from school or work, family or social media. As a result, we find ourselves frazzled, lost and - too often - feeling blue.Drawing on her own experiences and including expert advice, HAPPY offers practical ways of finding joy each and every day. Happiness isn''t a mountain to climb, it''s just one foot in front of the other on the path of life, and here you''ll find little steps that will help make the differences that couTrade ReviewFearne's account is wonderfully honest and relatable, and it's also extremely comforting and reassuring too - knowing that even someone in her position is still working through certain issues - issues that a lot of us are working through too. * MIND *Fearne Cotton's new book is full of useful advice on how to live a happier life. -- Viv Groskop * THE POOL *I recommend this for anyone who's looking to find true consistent happiness -- Craig DavidShe's known for her fun and upbeat presenting style, but Fearne Cotton has also been bravely open about her struggle with depression during some darker points in her life. Already the successful author of recipe book Cook Happy, Cook Healthy, Fearne and her team of experts explain why perfect doesn't exist and teach us tools that can help us find the joy in every day. In our busy 2017 lives that are constantly fuelled by Instagram envy, bad Tinder dates and increasingly outrageous politicians, it's nice to go over the basics of simply being happy. * OK! *With advice, exercises, tips and tricks, Fearne's drawn on her own experiences and penned a practical guide to finding joy and unleashing inner happiness. * LOOK *

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Book SynopsisUnique in its approach, the new book by Yvonne Farrell provides a framework for understanding how effective the channel system is at supporting survival through allowing the body to hide or store trauma, stress and burnout in acts of self-preservation. She looks at how these latencies are created by the different channel systems, why they are created and the cost of these to the individual in terms of chronic imbalance or disease. Patients can become stuck in survival mode and the book explores how to use acupuncture to bypass the human biological reluctance for change and reach the body on a cellular level. The book sheds light on the deeply rooted pathologies of somatization, bad habits and lifestyle choices, and contains a number of case studies designed to illustrate the book's theories and help the practitioner in the diagnosis and treatment of their patient.Acupuncture for Surviving Adversity is about moving patients beyond survival and to a state of balance and wellbeing using acupuncture, giving practitioners the tools that will allow trauma survivors and other patients to reset themselves.Trade ReviewThe loving essence of this powerful, poetic medicine comes through on every page. Dr. Farrell has practiced, embodied, and illuminated through her teaching, the limitless wisdom and adaptability of acupuncture. In the clinic or in the supermarket, may we all learn to "see the person before you as whole," and work with "intent rather than agenda." -- Trace Albrecht, LAcReading this book is a journey into the soul of the channels and vessels. It enlightens the health practitioner to the deeper tools one can utilize in facilitating the transformation of our patient's whole health. More than this, it is a voyage of discovery and inspiration for the spirit to overcome mere survival, and transform. Dr. Farrell's clear, articulate writing helps open these windows of insight, and her heart and love are palpable as she shares her knowledge and experience. If you are reading this book for simple tools, you will have more than that, you will have opened the door to a large toolbox of self-discovery and evolution. -- Dr. Sonia F. Tan. DAOM, RAc., RTCMPTable of ContentsDedicationAcknowledgmentsForeword IntroductionChapter One: SurvivalChapter Two: ResistanceChapter Three: The Five SpiritsChapter Four: The Number NineChapter Five: The Sinew ChannelsChapter Six: The Luo-collateral SystemChapter Seven: The Primary ChannelsChapter Eight: The Divergent ChannelsChapter Nine: The Eight Extraordinary VesselsConclusion:Redundancy, Self-awareness and the Miracle of Survival

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Book SynopsisWith the messages of this oracle, you can combine your personal energy with the power of Spirit to predict and forge your destiny! This oracle deck connects the energetic principles of the Universe with the personal energy of the human experience and the power of Spirit. The cards feature a wide range of spirit helpers, including angels, ascended masters, and other guides to reveal the influence of Spirit on your current circumstances. The deck also includes energy cards that indicate the reader's present circumstances along with various potential futures, as well as examining the resonance of current events. The cards come together to predict details, advise action, and introduce spirit assistants, offering a truly enlightening reading.

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Book Synopsis''An indispensable companion for all interested in yoga, both scholars and practitioners'' Professor Alexis G. J. S. SandersonDespite yoga''s huge global popularity, relatively little of its roots is known among practitioners. This compendium includes a wide range of texts from different schools of yoga, languages and eras: among others, key passages from the early Upanisads and the Mahabharata, and from the Tantric, Buddhist and Jaina traditions, with many pieces in scholarly translation for the first time. Covering yoga''s varying definitions, its most important practices, such as posture, breath control, sensory withdrawal and meditation, as well as models of the esoteric and physical bodies, Roots of Yoga is a unique and essential source of knowledge.Translated and Edited with an Introduction by James Mallinson and Mark SingletonTrade ReviewForget everything you thought you knew about yoga history . . . these authors have charted the deep -- Matthew Remski * Yoga Journal *Momentous . . . we can expect original ideas and substantial insights -- Georg Feuerstein * Author of The Yoga Tradition *With all the myth and misinformation in the Yogasphere this research and the resulting book will be a much needed resource for yogis, practitioners, teachers and scholars -- Ganga White * Author of Yoga Beyond Belief *Assembling in translation an unprecedented array of sources, many of which have been unknown or neglected, this anthology will be an indispensable companion for all interested in Yoga, both scholars and practitioners. -- Prof. Alexis G.J.S. Sanderson

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Book SynopsisDo you ever feel like your brain is running on dial-up in a fiber-optic world?In his 20s, Dave Asprey did too. He battled debilitating brain fog and chronic fatigue syndrome, frustrated by his broken brain. Determined to upgrade his MeatOS, fix his brain, and biohack his biology to live past the age of 180, Dave embarked on a lifelong quest to push the boundaries of human potential, including running a neuroscience center for entrepreneurs for over a decade. Now, he''s sharing his mind-blowing secrets in Heavily Meditated, blending cutting-edge science, a sprinkle of woo, and ancient wisdom from around the globe.This book is your ticket to unlocking altered states of consciousness and tapping into unlimited energy, happiness, and inner peace. Dive into breathwork, harness sexual energy, safely induce pain, explore psychedelics, and geek out with EEG and neurofeedback. Discover the magic of the Reset Process, the core program from Dave''s renowned neurofeedback center, to remove the triggers stealing your power. These methods are your toolkit to enhance cognitive performance, biohack your MeatOS, boost productivity, and unlock your hidden potential.

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Book SynopsisSuccessfully Kickstarted in 2020 by singer/songwriter Cat Pierce of the sister-band The Pierces, this mystical, magical, healing tarot deck guides you to sharpen your intuition and reconnect with the powerful light and wisdom inside you.There is a universe inside you waiting to be illuminated and explored.The Wandering Star Tarot is a compass for seekers and dreamers in search of the treasures that lie within the heart, mind, and spirit.With unique, hand-drawn illustrationskeywords worked subtly into the design of each imageand a guidebook filled with hopeful messages, quotes, and spreads, this deck invites readers of all levels to work intuitively with the cards for insight and guidance. Journey into this whimsical world of self-discovery and archetypes and meet two original cards that infuse the major arcana with powerful energy: The Mother Star and The Creator.

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Book SynopsisTwo New York Times–bestselling authors unveil new research showing what meditation can really do for the brain.   In the last twenty years, meditation and mindfulness have gone from being kind of cool to becoming an omnipresent Band-Aid for fixing everything from your weight to your relationship to your achievement level. Unveiling here the kind of cutting-edge research that has made them giants in their fields, Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson show us the truth about what meditation can really do for us, as well as exactly how to get the most out of it.             Sweeping away common misconceptions and neuromythology to open readers’ eyes to the ways data has been distorted to sell mind-training methods, the authors demonstrate that beyond the pleasant states mental exercises can produce, the real payoffs are the lasting personality traits that can result. But short

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Book SynopsisSimple mindfulness practices to help your child (ages 5-12) deal with anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions—with a 60-minute audio CD of guided exercises Mindfulness—the quality of attention that combines full awareness with acceptance of each moment, just as it is—is gaining broad acceptance among mental health professionals as an adjunct to treatment. This little book is a very appealing introduction to mindfulness meditation for children and their parents. In a simple and accessible way, it describes what mindfulness is and how mindfulness-based practices can help children calm down, become more focused, fall asleep more easily, alleviate worry, manage anger, and generally become more patient and aware. The book contains eleven practices that focus on just these scenarios, along with short examples and anecdotes throughout. Included with purchase is an audio CD with guided meditations, voiced by Myla Kabat-Zinn, who along with her husband, Jon Kabat-Zinn, popularized mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) as a therapeutic approach.Continue your mindfulness practice with Eline Snel through her other mindfulness meditation titles, including Sitting Still Like a Frog Activity Book, which offers 75 fun mindfulness games and activities for children, and The Little Frog Awakes, which offers tools and advice for mindfully responding to younger children ages 18 months to 4 years.

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Book SynopsisCreated by Malory Malmasson and Marion Blanc, this sublime and poetic oracle will accompany all women in the encounter and healing of their sacred feminine. This oracle is a wonderful personal growth tool for all women. It will accompany you as you meet, express, and heal your sacred feminine with the help of keys, messages, and exercises. Fun and poetic, the oracle consists of 43 sublime, inspiring cards divided into seven families, each embodying the energy of a feminine archetype such as the Amazon, the Matriarch, the Sensual Woman, and the Mystic Woman. In the light of each archetype and with the help of spreads suggested in the guidebook, you will treat your wounds and discover your hidden resources, your qualities, your shadows, and your vibratory and relational potentials. Day after day, explore the many dormant facets of your sacred feminine, and unveil all the richness and magical power that inhabits you as a sacred woman.

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Book SynopsisLong considered a classic text by teachers and students, The Root of Chinese Qigong offers the principles and theories of qigong practice. This third edition includes Updated pīnyīn that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words). Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability). Dr. Yang is acclaimed for helping readers understand qigong concepts deeper and more clearly by expressing them in familiar methods for the Western mind. He takes these ancient concepts and presents them in a logical way that helps practitioners stay on the right path to deepen knowledge and skill. In this book Dr. Yang teaches sitting and standing meditation, demonstrates qi massage techniques, and examines the Qi pathways in your body. He explains correct breathing methods, shares secrets for quieting the mind, and discusses how to increase your body's qi supply. He further explains important concepts such as the Three Treasures and regulating the body, breath, and mind. Contents include Qigong’s history Basic concepts of qigong Qi and the human body The five categories of qigong Regulating body, breath and mind Regulating your essence, qi and spirit Key points for improving practice A detailed look at qi channels and vessels in the body Whatever style of qigong you may practice, making sense of qigong theory and principles is the best way of achieving your goals sooner, more accurately, and deeper.Table of ContentsAbout the Author Introduction Forewords PART ONE. GENERAL INTRODUCTION Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Prelude 1-2. General Definition of Qì and Qìgōng 1-3. About This Book Chapter 2. History of Qìgōng 2-1. Before the Hàn Dynasty (Before 206 BCE) 2-2. From the Hàn Dynasty to the Beginning of the Liáng Dynasty (206 BCE-502 CE) 2-3. From the Liáng Dynasty to the End of the Qīng Dynasty (502 CE- 1911 CE) 2-4. From the End of the Qīng Dynasty to the Present (After 1911 CE) Chapter 3. Basic Concepts of Qìgōng 3-1. The Three Treasures – Jīng, Qì, and Shén 3-2. Yì and Xīn 3-3. Elixir Field 3-4. Three Flowers Reach the Top 3-5. Five Qì’s Toward Their Origins Chapter 4. Qì and the Human Body 4-1. About Qì 4-2. Qì and Bio-Electromagnetic Energy 4-3. Some Hypotheses 4-4. Opening the Qì Gates Chapter5. Categories of Qìgōng 5-1. Qìgōng and Religion 5-2. Categories of Qìgōng Chapter6. Qìgōng Theory 6-1. Introduction 6-2. External Elixir 6-3. Internal Elixir PART TWO. GENERAL KEYS TO QÌGŌNG TRAINING Chapter 7. General Concepts 7-1. Introduction 7-2. Building Qì 7-3. Kǎn and Lí Chapter 8. Regulating the Body 8-1. Introduction 8-2. Relaxation Theory 8-3. Relaxation Practice 8-4. Rooting, Centering, and Balancing Chapter 9. Regulating the Breath 9-1. Breathing and Health 9-2. Regulating the Breath 9-3. The Different Methods of Qìgōng Breathing 9-4. General Keys to Regulating Normal Breathing 9-5. Six Stages of Regulating the Breath Chapter 10. Regulating the Emotional Mind 10-1. Introduction 10-2. Xīn, Yì, and Niàn 10-3. Methods of Stopping Thought 10-4. Yì and Qì 10-5. Yì and the Five Organs 10-6. Xīn, Yì, and Shén Chapter 11. Regulating the Essence 11-1. Introduction 11-2. Strengthening Your Kidneys 11-3. Regulating the Essence Chapter 12. Regulating the Qì 12-1. Introduction 12-2. What Qì Should be Regulated? 12-3. Regulating the Qì Chapter 13. Regulating the Spirit 13-1. Introduction 13-2. Regulating the Spirit Chapter 14. Important Points in Qìgōng Practice 14-1. Introduction 14-2. Common Experiences for Qìgōng Beginners 14-3. Sensations Commonly Experienced in Still Meditation 14-4. Deviations and Corrections 14-5. Twenty-Four Rules for Qìgōng Practice PART THREE. THE QÌ CHANNELS AND VESSELS Chapter 15. General Concepts 15-1. Introduction Chapter 16. The Twelve Primary Qì Channels 16-1. Introduction 16-2. The Twelve Primary Channels 16-3. Important Points Chapter 17. The Eight Extraordinary Qì Vessels 17-1. Introduction 17-2. The Eight Extraordinary Vessels PART FOUR. CONCLUSION Chapter 18. One Hundred and One Questions Chapter 19. Conclusion Appendix A. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms Index

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Book SynopsisA joy-filled gift from the ancestors composed of 365 gentle prayers and affirmations to intuitively provide you with healing all year long.“Ancestors said they experience life through your eyes. Living your life as full as you can nourishes them. You being alive is enough for them.” “I pray that you see life through. I pray that you let it show you just how good it can get.” “If you’re feeling stuck, speak to the heavens. A path to freedom will open up.” Ancestors Said is full of 365 affirmations, prayers, and reflections just like these. It is designed to be used all year long, helping the reader along a healing journey and leading them to experience a deep connection with the ancestors and joy in their daily life.

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Book Synopsis A powerful tool for self-discovery filled with mystical practices, meditations, and mind-expanding visuals from the artist behind the wildly popular Instagram account @beamingdesign.In Beaming, Marilyne Verschueren-the artist behind internet sensation Beamingdesign-presents 100 expansive visuals designed to stimulate your mind and awaken your intuition. Messages of hope, resilience, and joy are incorporated into radiant art, with each image offering the reader an opportunity for deep contemplation and introspection. Powerful imagery is paired with dozens of guided mindfulness, journaling, and breathwork exercises to deepen the interactive experience. For fans of modern mysticism,tarot, and self-care and anyone on a spiritual journey, Beaming is an exquisite companion and a stirring call to follow your truth.BELOVED ARTIST: Marilyne Verschueren (@beamingdesign) is a celebrated artist with a passionate following on social media. T

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Book SynopsisWe are in the midst of a light-filled revolution. As healer and Pleiadian channel Pavlina Klemm explains, humanity is awakening from its sleep, and the Pleiadians are sending wisdom to support the ascension process on Earth. In this high-vibration book, Pavlina shares the light messages she has received from the higher beings known as the Pleiadians on the Great Awakening that is taking place worldwide. The messages highlight the earthly path of liberation from dark forces and stress the importance of incarnation and reincarnation during these challenging years. They describe the oversoul of one’s family, to which every person can connect, as well as how to support individuals, families, and children in the regeneration of DNA through Pleiadian healing techniques. Through their messages, the Pleiadians connect us to the frequencies of cosmic freedom. They show how anyone can effortlessly tap into the Cosmic Pharmacy through meditations and exercises to support their own healing. They explain how to heal your chakras, including the light chakras, which go beyond the well-known 8-chakra system. The Pleiadians also provide us with cosmic healing sounds for remembering our pure essence and high-vibration healing numbers that are connected to specific morphogenetic fields and help to heal, purify, and regenerate. Each message, exercise, and meditation in the book has been charged by the Pleiadians with high-vibration frequencies to help the soul of the reader not only heal and find health on multiple levels but also rediscover and quickly develop natural healing and intuitive abilities. Supporting you in the ascension process, this guide will help you fullfill your soul’s mission in the cosmic revolution.Trade Review“The wisdom, specific vibrational codes, and exercises provided through this wonderful channel are filled with light and so much love, and yet like the Sirians, the Pleiadians want us to look at the darkness, not to avoid it. They show us how to feel no fear. That is the ultimate experience that will set us free to journey the spiral of light!” * Patricia Cori, activist, former host of Beyond the Matrix, and author of The Sirian Revelations *“Today we are receiving a veritable ocean of cosmic data downloads, and it’s a rarity to find a genuine light language channel who also provides a fascinating schema of Pleiadian healing potential. Pavlina’s channel provides a written language for her transmissions, and it is clear that her work has a deft and original touch. For her techniques have purity, simplicity, and grace arising from them—by which one can feel the gentle yet penetrative power of this star system’s intelligence and teaching. After all, our extraterrestrial galactic companions are all too aware of how complicated and clumsy we humans can be with our own healing. I so look forward to observing the evolving facets of Pavlina’s beautiful work.” * Stewart Pearce, master of voice, angelic emissary, and author of The Alchemy of Voice and Angels of *“A heart-centered book filled with Pleiadian messages to awaken humanity from a deep sleep and guide them to cosmic freedom. Pavlina Klemm presents Pleiadian teaching on how chakras receive the frequency of the Divine Source and how we can consciously, through various exercises, activate and sustain this frequency in the body. An introduction to the Cosmic Pharmacy, healing number sequences, and detailed descriptions of how to work with them are a great addition to any healer’s toolbox. You must read the book to understand the connection between bees, honey, and the Pleiades. Once it clicks in your mind, your heart will be overfilled with love and sweetness. Pavlina’s light messages from the Pleiades encourage us to continue overcoming our current challenges while envisioning the best possible future for humankind. This is the book you will want to keep in your library.” * Eva Marquez, healer, teacher, and author of Activate Your Cosmic DNA and Pleiadian Code *“Cosmic consciousness opens your world and your heart. With uplifting, channeled messages and exercises, Pavlina offers you keys for activating healing frequencies in your body, chakras, heart, and energy through affirmations, visualizations, and numerology. Her radiant light, love, and conviction help you sustain your own. Read this book to build hope, embrace the whole of your light field, and expand your consciousness. Read it to receive the gift of healing words from our star teachers.” * Meg Beeler, shamanic guide and author of Weave the Heart of the Universe into Your Life *Table of ContentsPreface Greetings from the Pleiadian Civilization PART ONE Messages and Exercises for the New Era 1 The Power of the Human Heart2 Introduction to the World of the Chakras and Th eir Consciousness3 Orella and Her Message, “The Truth Will Prevail”4 The Chakras, Their Worlds, and Exercises for Their Healing 5 The Cosmic Pharmacy Is Open to Humankind!6 Light-Filled Colloidal Metals and the Task of Physical Gold with Regard to Human Beings and the Planet Earth 7 Exercise to Connect to the Cosmic Pharmacy8 Connecting to the Cosmic Pharmacy of Animals 9 The Higher Soul of Your Family and How to Work with It on the Energy Level 10 A New Number Sequence for Regeneration, for Optimal Development, and for the Protection of Your DNA11 Bees and Mandalas to Protect Them 12 Meditation for all the Children of Th is PlanetPART TWOMessages from the Pleiadians on the Current Situation 13 Breakthrough into the Positive Future 14 You Are Going through Processes That Will Liberate 15 You A New Matrix System of Galactic Order16 The Cosmic Key to Freedom 17 Planet Earth Is Purifying Herself 18 The Restoration Has Already Begun 19 The Light Revolution 20 The Great Change 21 Frequencies of Peace The Relevance of Your Incarnation on This Planet: Closing Words from the Pleiadians My Current EpilogueADDENDUM The Crop Circle in Fischen, Germany Bonus Affirmations Acknowledgments About Pavlina Klemm

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Book SynopsisThe book you need right now is finally here! From beloved spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer-author of the New York Times bestseller, The Untethered Soul-this transformative and highly anticipated guide will be your compass on an exciting new journey toward self-realization and unconditional happiness. Now more than ever, we're all looking to feel more joy, happiness, and deeper meaning in our lives. But are we looking in all the wrong places? When our sense of wholeness depends on things or people outside ourselves- whether it's a coveted job, a new house, a lavish vacation, or even the perfect relationship-sooner or later we're bound to feel unsatisfied. That's why we must look inside for real freedom, love, and inspiration. But how do we begin, and what do we do if we don't like what we find there? Living Untethered is the book to reach for. At once profoundly transcendent and powerfully practical, it provides clear guidance for moving beyond the thoughts, feelings, and habits that keep you stuck-so you can heal the pain of the past and let your spirit soar. On each page you'll discover a deeper understanding of your emotions, learn where your thoughts and moods come from, and uncover your natural energy flow. Finally, you'll find freedom from the psychological scars, or samskaras, that block you and keep you from reaching your highest potential. It's time to stop struggling and start experiencing. This miraculous book will show you how to put the spiritual teachings of Michael A. Singer into practice every day, and propel you toward a life of liberation, serenity, openness, and self-knowledge. Isn't it time you started Living Untethered?

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Book SynopsisHow did a venerable Indian spiritual discipline turn into a £20 billion-a-year mainstay of the wellness industry? What happened along yoga’s winding path from the caves and forests of the sages to the gyms, hospitals and village halls of the modern West? This comprehensive history sets yoga in its global cultural context for the first time, leading us on a journey from arcane religious rituals and medieval body-magic, through Christianity and the British Empire, to Indian nationalists and the twentieth-century West. Yoga has now become embedded in powerful social currents including feminism, digital media, celebrity culture, the stress pandemic and the quest for authentic identity. Shearer’s revealing history boasts a colourful cast of characters past and present, in an engaging tale of scholars and scandal, science and spirit, wisdom and waywardness. This is the untold story of yoga, warts and all.Trade Review‘This is a tale of what happens when East and West meet, and about a shift from the sacred to the secular. [Yoga’s] journey west gives Shearer a compelling cast of characters.’ -- The Sunday Times'Erudite, scholarly and engrossing.' -- The Sunday Telegraph'A clear-eyed, elegantly written and wonderfully informative history of yoga … Shearer’s remarkable book is a wide-ranging and rather sobering discussion on the nature of authenticity.’ -- Spectator‘Amid a sea of guidebooks, historian Alistair Shearer has provided a worthwhile counterpoint, [offering] advice as important as any guru’s techniques.’ -- Financial Times‘A quick-witted and erudite chronicle of the Hindu practice that is now a lucrative staple of “wellness” in the West.’ -- The Wall Street Journal‘This is a compelling history of how an amazing ancient art became an integral part of western life.’ -- The Irish Times‘Shearer … writes with exquisite sensitivity about the teacher-student relationship.’ -- Hindustan Times‘An ambitious book indeed … [with] a scholarly side, and a catchy journalistic verve.’'This is a fascinating survey not only for practitioners of the world’s burgeoning Wellness industry [but also] for general readers anxious about the fate of civilisation itself.' -- Asian Affairs Journal‘Erudite, informative and witty … I cannot over-emphasize the grace and humour of the text as well as its seriousness of purpose.’ -- Journal of the Scientific and Medical Network'The history of East meeting West through Yoga is as complex and enigmatic as it is important. Alistair Shearer unfolds the narrative with just the right combination of scholarly rigour and compelling prose.' -- Philip Goldberg, author of 'American Veda' and 'The Life of Yogananda'' "The Story of Yoga" offers an absorbing chronicle of the rise of yoga, tracing its evolution through history to its rapid global proliferation today, with insights into the challenges on the way ahead. Exceedingly accessible and engaging, this is the definitive account of the remarkable growth of one of the world's most popular and beneficial human activities.' -- Shashi Tharoor, author of 'Inglorious Empire''Frequently amusing, but always scholarly and engaging, Shearer's study deftly works it way through the history of yoga, from the purity of Patanjali's Sutras to the mix'n'match brands endorsed by modern celebrities.' -- John Zubrzycki, author of 'Empire of Enchantment: The Story of Indian Magic'

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Book SynopsisThe newest volume in the bestselling series from the Dalai Lama.Delve into the substance of spiritual practice in this fourth volume of the Dalai Lama’s definitive series on the path to awakening, Following in the Buddha’s Footsteps. You’ll first hear His Holiness’s explanation of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, why they are reliable guides on the path, and how to relate to them. His Holiness then describes the three essential trainings common to all Buddhist traditions: the higher trainings in ethical conduct, concentration, and wisdom. These chapters show us how to live a life free of harm to self or others and give us detailed instructions on how to develop single-pointed concentration as well as the higher states of concentration available to an earnest practitioner. In addition, the chapters on wisdom contain in-depth teachings on the noble eightfold path and the four establishments of mindfulness for developing greater awareness and understanding of our body, feelings, mind, and other phenomena. Together, these topics form the core of Buddhist practice.  This is a book to treasure and refer to repeatedly as you begin the path, progress on it, and near the final goal of nirvana.  

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Book Synopsis''A marvellously beautiful and sensitive book.' Jon Kabat-ZinnInspiring.' Professor Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic worldYou breathe 22,000 times every day. How many are you really aware of?International bestselling and award-winning author Dr Danny Penman provides a concise guide to letting go and finding peace in a messy world, simply by taking the time to breathe.Known side effects: You will start to smile more. You will worry less. Life won't bother you so much.Dissolve anxiety, stress and unhappiness, enhance your mind and unleash your creativity with these simple exercises. And with each little moment of mindfulness, discover a happier, calmer you.It really is as easy as breathingNow translated into nine languages.Trade Review‘This book is inspiring. Against a backdrop of beautiful art, Danny Penman’s gentle words explain clearly how breathing, known since ancient times as the foundation for living mindfully, can become, for any of us, a way to reclaim our lives’. (Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Oxford) ‘The prettiest, most accessible and most beautifully laid-out book on mindfulness I’ve ever seen. A true delight for the mind and the sense, this is my gift book of 2016.’ (Victoria Woodhall, Deputy Editor of Get The Gloss) ‘Simple exercises are portrayed with creative use of space and beautiful graphics, inviting the reader to approach life with compassion, acceptance, and a sense of curiosity and fun. The Art of Breathing is a breath of fresh air.’ (Rosemary Byfield, The Epoch Times)

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Book SynopsisDiscover the art of silenceIn our day-to-day lives, most of us are absolutely bombarded by sound and visual stimuli. We lurch from one activity to the next feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Messages from media, advertising and popular culture tell us that having more will help us find happiness, yet instead we feel overloaded and burnt out.The Art of Silence offers us an antidote.It explores how we can use silence as a strategy for living well; a guiding principle to help us reign in our chaotic lifestyles and redress the balance of this crazy, noisy world that we live in. It can give us the space we need to allow our bodies and minds to relax and become the healthy, wholesome individuals we want to be.The Art of Silence explores three ways that we can harness the power of silence and bring more of it into our lives. It considers how we can take practical steps to quiet our environments and timetables; how we can cultivate peacefuTrade ReviewAn interesting reshaping of the idea of quiet and calm. Silence is golden - Evening Standard

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Book SynopsisFor thousands of years, charms and symbols have allowed us to communicate powerful feelings without the use of a single word. From the elegant, sacred Feather to the strong, rooted Tree of Life, signs and symbols such as these can help guide us on our journey through life. Charms & Symbols is a guide to symbols from cultures around the world. Discover the meanings of these beautiful emblems and learn how to work with each of them to improve your overall wellbeing. Including exercises and self-care tips, this book mixes ancient wisdom with a modern and accessible approach to self-care.Learn how to focus and meditate on symbols through activities such as breathing exercises and mindful practices to help boost your self-esteem, restore and rejuvenate your body and mind, connect with your intuition and ease feelings of anxiety and worry.Discover symbols such as:- The Tree of Life, for a greater connection between life on earth and the afterlife- The Triple Moon, used to represent the power of the goddess- The Endless Knot, an important symbol in Buddhism representing the endless cycles in life- The Triquetra, a Celtic protection symbol representing the Mother, the Maiden and the Crone- The Hamsa, a Middle Eastern symbol that represents protection, fortune, health and happiness

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Book SynopsisDiscover the secrets of the Nordic way of life to gain meaning, calm and happiness. The Nordic countries are renowned for being among the happiest in the world, and in this beautifully illustrated guide, Elisabeth Carlsson shares the keys to their lifestyle to help you improve your health and wellbeing. In the first chapter, learn about the benefits of wellness practices such as saunas and find skincare rituals that you can try at home. Next, take inspiration from Nordic foods by focusing on simple flavours, seasonal produce and preparing your meals as an act of self-care. There’s also a chapter on immersing yourself in nature through cold-water therapy and wild swimming. Embracing and adapting to the seasons is one way that the Nordics cope with the dark winters, and you’ll find methods to help you tune in to your environment through seasonal celebrations. From small self-care rituals to ways to shift your mindset, this guide includes plenty of inspiration from the Nordic countries to help you simplify and savour your everyday life. Trade ReviewCarlsson is a master at bringing to life how to engage in self-care the Nordic way… this whole book is very visual, and the photographs are amazing – Musing Mystical

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Book SynopsisThis 36-card deck provides soulful guidance, daily practices and mindfulness tools to help you tap into your own inner wisdom. Receive the guidance you've been seeking to support you as you manifest your desires, practise self-compassion and connect to your intuition. These cards have been created to align with two suits: the Intention Cards provide you with an intention and a daily practice for the day.These include a message, mantra and ritual for you to work with.The Wisdom Cards contain a guiding affirmation for you to align with your soul's inner wisdom. Use these cards daily for guidance and intention. Every card is an invitation to come back to the present moment; to pause and receive the guidance you need to show up as your most authentic self. Use these messages to connect to your highest self every day.

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Book SynopsisThe Fullness of the Ground is a guide to embodied nondual realisation and its profound effect on our senses, our ability to love, our experience of our own authentic existence, and our connection with other living beings. It distills Dr. Judith Blackstone’s decades of teaching into the essentials of the nondual spiritual path. The first part of the book provides ways to make sense of the conflicting theories about nonduality available to spiritual seekers today. It describes the lived experience of nondual awakening as the uncovering of a subtle, fundamental consciousness that pervades our body and our environment. This provides the ground of our individual wholeness, the fullness of our embodied being, that coexists with our experience of unity with everything around us. The second part takes readers through the author’s signature path to nondual awakening, called the Realization Process®, providing effective practices for recognizing, embodying, and stabilising in nondual realisation. And the third part describes ways to bring this awareness into daily life and relationships. This book can help readers experience for themselves the essential oneness that underlies all life.

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