Mind-Body-Spirit

This vivid and provocative book provides an unparalleled overview of the Goddess as she was defined by the ancient societies, whose people worshiped her. The author spent more than four decades studying Goddess images - statues, religious artifacts, and art - from Asia, Europe, the Middle East and other parts of the world. With more than 400 magnificent illustrations and photographs (many in colou

Island of the Sun recounts the American psychologist Alberto Villoldo's return to Peru in search of the Quechua Indian shaman Don Jicaram. The authors' earlier book, Dance of the Four Winds, described Villoldo's first initiation, under Don Jicaram, into the secrets of the Inca Medicine Wheel and the spiritual journey of the Four Winds. Villoldo had begun that journey in the South, where one goes t

Dietmar Kramer, a practicing naturopath, has discovered a new approach to diagnosis and treatment with Bach Flower Remedies. New Bach Flower Therapiestraces the relationships between the thirty-eight flowers in an unprecedented way. andquot;Outerandquot; flowers treat acute, more superficial problems, while andquot;innerandquot; flowers address the deep-rooted conflicts that are the source of surf

Dietmar Kramer, one of Germany's most innovative practitioners of Bach Flower Therapy, has developed powerful new therapeutic applications that remain true to Edward Bach's wish for simplicity and ease of use. New Bach Flower Body Maps details Kramer's unique system of diagnosis, in which 242 areas of the body are correlated with each Bach Flower Remedy, and are mapped out in diagrams indicating t

For the first time, an expert in the Asian art of finger-pressure massage shifts the practice of shiatsu from the floor to the massage table--increasing the comfort of the patient, conserving the energy of the therapist, and augmenting the effects of the treatment. Skillfully integrating current Western scientific research with traditional energetic concepts and techniques of shiatsu, Carl Dubists

Adults have a wide array of books to help explore earth-based spirituality. But what if they want to include their children? Here is a handbook to help parents, carers, teachers and counsellors create meaningful spiritual experiences that will inspire children of all ages. The ideas, suggestions and activities collected here show how to bring children into rituals that celebrate seasonal cycles an

In this guide to the cosmology of ancient Egypt, Jeremy Naydler recreates the experience of living in another time and place. Temple of the Cosmos explores Egypt's sacred geography and mythology; but more importantly, it reveals with unprecedented clarity an ancient consciousness in tune with the rhythms of the earth. The ancient Egyptians experienced their gods not as remote beings but rather as

This timely anthology brings together thought-provoking maxims on the art of conscious living, inspired by the ancient tradition of the Golden Mean and the natural laws of economy and conservation. Less Is More draws us into the company of men and women from many eras and cultures whose writings explore the virtues of simplicity and moderation in living.Confucious, Patañjali, Ovid, St. Matthew, Mi

Arranged in the form of a medicine wheel, Compass of the Heart uses the teachings of the six directions-East, South, West, North, Sky, and Earth-as it explores what it means to be consciously engaged in the life that swirls around us each and every moment. Cruden discusses daily spiritual practices-meditation, work with chakras, even teaching children or gardening-as ways of maintaining a connecte

The secret writings of this mystical order reveal the keys to astral projection, clairvoyance, and other magical practices.The present-day revival of the practice of magic owes much to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the fin de siecle secret society that rediscovered many occult traditions dating back to antiquity. Prominent adepts of the Golden Dawn, whose members included W. B. Yeats and

This guide brings Chinese astrology back to its ancient roots, providing all the information you need for understanding one of the world's oldest systems of divination. The ancient Chinese people developed a sophisticated science of astrology that continues to have profound influence in China today. Rooted in the fundamentals of Taoism, it evolved into a system vastly different from Western astrol

The author reveals his passionate experiences with a female Tantric master who taught him the suppressed practices of her ancient order.In 1968 Daniel Odier left Europe for the Himalayas, searching for a master who could help him go where texts and intellectual searching could no longer take him. He wanted everything: the wisdom and spirituality gained from the life of an ascetic and the beauty, l

A guide to living the Ayurvedic way from one of its most celebrated practitioners.- A vast and practical presentation of Ayurvedic principles addressing diet, breathing, meditation, bathing, sleeping, exercise, medicine, jewelry, and sexOver the past 20 years Harish Johari's books and workshops on India's Ayurvedic traditions of cooking, massage, numerology, gemology, meditation, and Tantra have c

• Rare Hermetic texts published in English for the first time. • Includes instructions for developing psychic and magical powers. In 1927 Julius Evola and other leading Italian intellectuals formed the mysterious UR group. Their goal: to bring their individual egos into a state of superhuman power and awareness in which they could act "magically" on the world. Their methods: the practice of ancien

These easily learned and mastered methods are designed for individuals seeking to alleviate their own physical ailments. They center around using deep finger and thumb pressure over acupuncture points to enhance the natural energy flow of the body. Practical and fully illustrated, this book also includes a chapter dealing with various sports injuries, from tennis elbow to pulled hamstrings." This

Here is a fully illustrated introduction to the ancient Chinese discipline of Chi Kung, presenting its general theory and the transformative exercises that can radically improve one's health and well-being by amplifying one's sensitivity to both the natural world and one's own personal potential.

Among the profusion of books on aromatherapy available today The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy is the first to explore the many aspects of this healing art in a single, up-to-date, illustrated volume. The author discusses all things aromatic, from essential oils to garden plants, with recipes for blending essential oils and practical tips for creating perfumes and beauty products. The numerous ther

• The first guide to using safe and gentle Bach flower remedies with children, this friendly, easy-to-use book will help parents care for their children's well-being on a daily basis. • The wide range of symptoms covered makes this book an invaluable resource for teachers and other caregivers as well as parents. In this first easy-to-use guide to safe and gentle Bach flower remedies fo

The New York Times bestseller Confessions of an Economic Hit Man documents John Perkins’ extraordinary career as a globe-trotting economic hit man. Perkins’ insider’s view leads him to crisis of conscience--to the realization that he must devote himself to work which will foster a world-wide awareness of the sanctity of indigenous peoples, their cultures, and their environments. Perkins’ books dem

A comprehensive and revealing look at the druids and their fundamental role in Celtic society that dispels many of the misconceptions about these important religious figures and their doctrine• Written by the world's leading authority on Celtic cultureDruidism was one of the greatest and most exalting adventures of the human spirit, attempting to reconcile the unreconcilable, the individual and th