Healing and Holistic therapies

An invitation to reconnect to the land, our bodies, and our communities through the seasons, helping us find our way back home to our own embodied rhythms.   The Apothecary of Belonging is a magickal journey through each of the four seasons with plant allies as our guides and companions. Alexis J. Cunningfolk explores how to know ourselves as land and as beings who deeply belong to the lan

Dark Shadow, Golden Shadow provides the tools and guidance necessary to embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing with the added benefit of using magickal tools as a way to gently explore the depths of our psyches—both challenging (the dark) and positive (the golden). Shannon Knight´s approach to shadow work is deeply rooted in secular, therapeutic, and psychological principles, bu

Romanticize your life! A “Happily Ever After” in love isn´t just something you wish for—it´s something you create. You are the main character and the author of your own love story, and the fairy-tale romance of your dreams is possible. It´s time to remember your magic, reclaim your ability to manifest, and shape your story. Like any fairy-tale hero, you´ll need a bit of help from magical g

Crystals are displayed prominently at virtually every witchcraft and metaphysical store; however, a comprehensive guide to their use in magic has been a missing element. Nicholas Pearson helps to remedy this with The Witching Stones, examining crystals, stones, and gemstones with the most powerful associations. These include flint, lead, jet, ammonites, salt, emeralds, amber, and moonstones—

Get yourself in the mood for fall the Stars Hollow way!

Throughfirsthand personal accounts, guided practices, and indications for theuses of energetic plant medicines, explore how to use natural methods tosupport healing after trauma. Author Dina Saalisi is a holistic health practitioner and wellness coachspecializing in flower remedies and treatments for sexual-traumasurvivors. Inthis approachable guide for women, discover simple practices to getback

Craft in harmony with the changing seasons; create 17 stunning projects designed to connect you with the natural world and aid your magical practice. Discover a range of crafts, including knitting, crochet and macramé, and work with natural materials including pinecones, flowers and twigs. The turning of the seasons, known as the Wheel of the Year, is rich in history and forms an integral part

· Includes illustrated instructions to connect astral energy with the energies of animals, children and plants to grow the immortal foetus or spirit body· Provides warm-up exercises and a complete daily Kan and Li routine· Explores how these advanced formulae are used for astral flight and realisation of the Wu Wei stateBuilding on the Lesser Kan and Li formulae for the development of the soul bod

Harvard researchers estimate there are nearly 250,000 new Lyme disease infections each year - only 10 percent of which will be accurately diagnosed. One of the largest factors in misdiagnosis of Lyme is the presence of other tick-borne infections, which mask or aggravate the symptoms of Lyme disease as well as complicate treatment. Three newly emergent Lyme coinfections are Babesia, Ehrlichia, and

Carol Schiller and David Schiller, recognised experts in the field of aromatherapy, have created the most comprehensive reference guide on the market to date. THE AROMATHERAPY ENCYCLOPEDIA includes information on the proper safety and handling of oils, extraction methods, practical everyday uses, documented properties and methods of use. Chapters detail ancient historical to present-day uses from

"Alchemical Healing" brings together innovative techniques of shamanism and energetic healing with the principles of alchemy, creating a practical form of physical healing, therapeutic counseling, and spiritual growth

· Reveals the sacred wisdom inherent in Honeybee's pollinating, Butterfly's transformation, Spider's weaving, and Earthworm's recycling· Provides experiential practices, such as Shamanic Breathwork journeys, to connect with insect teachers and harness their consciousness-activating patterns· Shows how Dragonfly, Cicada and Cricket connect us with the Great Star Nations, the depths of Mother Earth

We all have experienced disappointment, sadness, rejection, or the loss of something meaningful in our lives. When you are wounded, innate animalistic instincts for self-protection kick in as a means for survival. These behaviour patterns are a natural and necessary coping strategy, at first. But many dwell far too long in these patterns and separate themselves from their source of inner wisdom an

Facial reflexology is simple enough that it can be self-administered by a beginner, yielding immediate results, and is also a valuable tool for healthcare professionals. In "Facial Reflexology, "Marie-France Muller describes the mechanics of facial reflexology and provides healing routines both for treating acute ailments and for maintaining overall good health.

As infants and children we use our vocalizations to express our needs and emotions. As we grow older these vocalizations become confined to language. The suppression of emotional sounds because they may be considered childish or undignified is quite commonplace in the West. Yet when done with vigour the sounds made by laughing groaning humming keening and sighing hold within them great power for h

Myofascial pain syndromes are among the fastest growing problems that physicians osteopaths acupuncturists and physical occupational and massage therapists encounter in their patients. In TRIGGER POINT THERAPY FOR MYOFASCIAL PAIN Donna and Steven Finando have organized vast amounts of information on treating myofascial pain into an accessible user's manual for healthcare practitioners. They examin

An introduction to the ancient Taoist exercise system of Tao Yin • Includes 45 fully illustrated exercises that promote flexibility, strength, and balance in one´s physical, mental, and spiritual energy • Addresses the health needs of the musculoskeletal system and the unique physical stresses of a modern urban lifestyle In the Western world, exercise focuses mainly on physical fitnes

The vast majority of physical injuries incurred by active people begin with muscular injuries that are not addressed by the conventional medical approach to orthopedic care. Injuries of this type are generally too minor to warrant splinting, casting, or medication and often do not prevent participation in physical activities. They do, however, produce noticeable discomfort and, over time, frequent

The Western concept of massage primarily concerns muscle manipulation. In the practice of Chi Massage, internal energy, or Chi, is manipulated to strengthen and rejuvenate the sense organs--eyes, ears, nose, tongue, teeth, and skin--and the internal organs. The Taoist techniques in this practice are more than 5,000 years old and, until very recently, were closely guarded secrets passed down from m

Most Westerners believe that a daily physical exercise program helps slow the aging process. Yet those whose bodies appear most physically fit on the outside often enjoy only the same life span as the average nonathletic person. It is the internal organs and glands that nourish every function of the body, and it is the bone marrow that nourishes and rejuvenates the organs and glands through the pr