Healing and Holistic therapies

With most of us truth can become a very complex issue. Our definition of what is truth or what is true shifts like sands in the desert each day new ripples of truth appear and sometimes personal truths can grow into large sand dunes. However dunes unlike mountains can change shape move or disappear overnight literally blown away by the winds of change. However what is always true about a dune is t

These spiritual lessons are based on Native American shamanism but fit a wide range of interests from yoga and alternative medicine to Bible study and nature hiking. Hands-on exercises, step-by-step instructions for ceremonies, and sketches by the author's wife explain how to clear spaces of unwanted energy, create simple ceremonies, connect with spirit guides and angels, and interpret symbols. An

Presenting a wider scope than traditional how-to books on Thai Massage, this authoritative study uncovers a wealth of previously unavailable information on the historical, spiritual and cultural connections to this powerful healing art. Beginning with a discussion on ways to refine and maintain a healthy practice, specific information on self-protection techniques, proper breath, energy healing, a

Featuring stunning colour illustrations of the energy of human organs and other body parts, this book is perfect for anyone interested in learning about the self-healing properties of the body and the psychic, emotional and physical elements central to existence. The book provides a deeper understanding of the wider psychological function of each organ, including eyes, hands, hips, knees, shoulder

In this overview of traditional Thai medicine, both the theory and the practical application of Thai cuisine, bodywork and herbal medicine are explored. Thai herbs are part of a vibrant culture of healing that has been practised and preserved over the centuries and some of these have now been recognised as an important facet of the health care. This revised and updated edition provides new informa

SEVEN PEPPERCORNS covers the vast scope of traditional Thai medicine practices including: Thai element theory, physical therapies, medical Buddhism, herbal medicine for massage, divinatory practices and spirit medicine; all held within the context of a Thai bodyworker's instructional manual. This is not another step by step Thai massage photographic sequence book, but rather an in-depth training i

Most of us would agree that we have little understanding of how to naturally operate and maintain the marvel of nature that is the human body. The fundamental physical and physiological actions of the body in everyday life such as: breathing, bending, stretching, sitting, standing, walking and running are not taught - they just happen naturally. Too often, however, the operational efficiency of th

Now you can awaken the crystal healer within you and perform a crystal alignment for yourself and others. This CD offers you an avenue for gentle self-reflection via deeper understanding of colour, chakras, thought forms and vibrations. You will become aware of what may need to be cleared to allow a beautiful flow of energy to raise your consciousness. Learn about how to use crystals to restore ba

Chakras are spinning wheels of energy in your body's aura. When they are balanced and in harmony, you feel full of vitality and in peak condition. But when they become unbalanced, hampering the free flow of body energy, you quickly become tired and `out of sorts' In Chakra Workbook, leading expert Pauline Wills introduces the chakras as part of the ancient Indian healing system and yoga philosophy

From the Bestselling Author of Seth Speaks In September 1984, the voice that had spoken for one of the most profound and prolific metaphysical teachers of the 20th century fell silent. Seth, the entity who described himself as an “energy personality essence no longer focused in physical matter,” had spoken exclusively through Jane Roberts since 1963. During the long illness that led to her death,

A practical guide to the medicinal uses of over 450 plants and herbs as applied in the traditional practices of the Cherokee. • Details the uses of over 450 plants for the treatment of over 120 ailments. • Written by the coauthor of Medicine of the Cherokee (40,000 copies sold). • Explains the healing elements of the Four Directions and the plants associated with them. &bull

In this insightful book, Dawn Brunke reveals how animals can help us to uncover the wisdom we have forgotten.

Aromatherapy is a comprehensive guide to the healing and therapeutic use of essential oils on a physical as well as psychological level. Drawing on 28 years of experience, Dr Ratan combines ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern aromatherapy principles in Vedic Aromatherapy, creating unique blends for holistic health and healing. This unique, beautifully illustrated guide explains the active ingredi

Written by an author who has practiced Iyengar-style yoga since 1971 and who studied with B. K. S. Iyengar himself, Yoga: Awakening the Inner Body is a thorough, up-to-date resource for students and teachers. Using questions such as "Do you have sloping shoulders or square-set shoulders?" and "Are the muscles at the back of your upper arms weak?" the book allows readers to tailor the instruction t

DK brings you an all-encompassing herbal handbook to fulfill your every ache and ailment! Introducing the newly revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, a one-stop healing book with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of over 550 plants and their medicinal properties, with advice on how to sow, grow, and harvest your very own herb garden! A must-have volume for s

52 handy healing techniques in a portable, easy-to-access format, now refreshed with a new design.This step-by-step photographic guide shows how reflexology works: by applying pressure to "reflex" points on the hands and feet, you can help to stimulate the body's natural powers of self-healing.With the 52 techniques in the Reflexology Deck, you can relieve common ailments, from back pain to consti

This comprehensive guide introduces Body-Mind Centering, the internationally recognized field pioneered by dancer and occupational therapist Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen. Devoting thirty-five years to a systematic investigation of the relations between bodily experience and the anatomical maps of science, Bainbridge Cohen independently discovered many of the principles that underlie Feldenkrais work, c

Grounded in ancient hands-on methods of diagnosis and treatment while encompassing the innovations of the early experimental osteopaths, craniosacrally-based treatment is now one of the most successful and fastest-growing approaches to mind-body healing. Providing access to the unity of structure and function in the organism, such therapy offers a simple, direct, and non-dogmatic means for tapping

The result of more than two decades of research and practice, "The Endless Web" presents in clear, readable language a comprehensive guide to understanding and working effectively with the myofascial system, the 'packing material' of the body. Myofascia is a flexible network of tissue that surrounds, cushions, and supports muscles, bones, and organs. It also acts as a riverbed containing the flow