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Mudras of India: A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance - Paperback

$43.20

by Cain Carroll (Author), David Frawley (Foreword by), Revital Carroll (Author)For thousands of years hand mudras have been used in India for healing, storytelling, emotional expression, and to evoke and convey elevated spiritual states. For the first time, the elaborate system of mudras-as applied in yoga and Indian dance-has been organized into a comprehensive, fully-indexed and cross-referenced format that allows readers access to this still esoteric body of knowledge. Mudras of India pres...

Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style - Hardcover

$55.00

by Jason Jules (Editor), Jason Jules (Author), Graham Marsh (Designed by)How Black culture reinvented and subverted the Ivy LookNamed one of the best books of 2021 by The Financial Times From the most avant-garde jazz musicians, visual artists and poets to architects, philosophers and writers, Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style charts a period in American history when Black men across the country adopted the clothing of a privileged elite and made it their own. It shows how a generation of men took...

Functional Anatomy of Yoga: A Guide for Practitioners and Teachers - Paperback

$29.99

by David Keil (Author)A full-color illustrated exploration of the body in motion during yoga practice - Examines anatomical patterns and body mechanics in specific asanas, such as forward bends, twists, external hip rotations, arm balances, and back bends, to inspire confidence in students, deepen practice, and prevent injury - Provides detailed images and photos overlaid with anatomical diagrams, allowing you to see clearly what is happening within each asana discussed - Explores how vario...

Pharmako/Poeia, Revised and Updated: Plant Powers, Poisons, and Herbcraft - Paperback

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by Dale Pendell (Author), Gary Snyder (Foreword by)***This paperback edition has a new introduction by the author and updated content. This is the first volume of North Atlantic Books' updated paperback edition of Dale Pendell's Pharmako trilogy, an encyclopedic study of the history and uses of psychoactive plants and related synthetics first published between 1995 and 2005. The books form an interrelated suite of works that provide the reader with a unique, reliable, and often personal immer...

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by Thomas R. Wakechild (Author)Are you tired of living in fear, playing it small and being a victim?Are you afraid of being judged as not good enough?Do you struggle to find happiness, joy and peace in your everyday life?You are not the problem. Instead, you have been wrongly taught that fear keeps you safe. Your fears only guarantee you will play it small and be an observer rather than a proactive player for your life. You watch opportunities pass you by while you live an uninteresting life,...

Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy - Paperback

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by Gregor Maehle (Author)Ashtanga Yoga: Practice and Philosophy is the first book of its kind, presenting a comprehensive guide to all eight limbs of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. Join author Gregor Maehle, a seasoned yogi and compassionate teacher, as he guides you through the history and lineage of yoga; the fundamentals of breath, bandhas (energy locks within the body), drishti (the focal point of the gaze), and vinyasa (sequential movement); a detailed breakdown of the asanas of the Ashtanga Pri...

From Surviving to Thriving: A Blueprint for Healthy Living - Paperback

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by Lotus Ellis (Author)Everyone deserves to know the truth...whether it's about the value of avocado oil (good fat is good for you!) or the true impact of too much processed food.Forget the fad diets and unhealthy weight-loss products being pushed by influencers and media personalities. Rather than trusting a trendy diet to change things, this book encourages you to make a series of gradual changes to your lifestyle.First leading the reader through an understanding of what all the different f...

Memory Games for Seniors (Large Print): A Fun Activity Book with Brain Games, Word Searches, Trivia Challenges, Crossword Puzzles for Seniors and More - Paperback

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by Charlie Miller (Author)Keep your mind young, healthy and active with fun brain games and puzzles made for seniors! As we get older, it's important we keep our brains and memories ticking over and our minds active and engaged. There are plenty of ways to do that, and this book compiles a wide variety of fun, memory-boosting exercises to ensure our brains have a daily workout. Designed specifically with older readers in mind, Memory Games for Seniors contains fascinating games and puzzles d...

60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Portland: Including the Coast, Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and the Santiam River - Paperback

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by Paul Gerald (Author)Get outdoors with this guide to 60 of the best hiking trails within an hour or so from Portland, Oregon, leading you to scenic beauty. The best way to experience Portland is by hiking it! Get outdoors with local author and hiking expert Paul Gerald. Now in full color, this best-selling guide helps you locate and access the top hikes within 60 miles of Rose City. A perfect blend of popular routes and hidden gems, the selected trails transport you to scenic overlooks, mou...

Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness That Will Change the Way You See the World - Hardcover

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by Willow Older (Author), Deborah Huber (Author), Blue Star Press (Producer)Named Book of the Week by Maria Shriver's The Sunday Paper Slow down and appreciate the little moments in daily life with this inspirational mindfulness book from the team behind Today I Noticed. How often do you stop to notice the small moments in every ordinary day? With its simple, three-word prompt and heartwarming illustrations, Today I Noticed celebrates the power of slowing down and noticing the world around us...

Mayo Clinic on Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis: Strategies to Manage Ibd and Take Charge of Your Life - Paperback

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by Francis A. Farraye (Author), Sunanda V. Kane (Author)Gut health shortcuts and long-term whole-body research shed light on inflammatory bowel disease through every type of IBD, life phase, and related disease, including cancer. Reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life by taking two expert Mayo Clinic doctors' easy-to-digest advice. What to eat, when to eat it, why it helps, and when it's time to call a doctor round out everything you need to know to take control...for life. Ti...

The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Stronger, More Muscular You! - Paperback

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by Adam Campbell (Author), Editors of Men's Health Magazi (Author)Revised edition includes 100 new exercises The Men's Health Big Book of Exercises is the essential workout guide for anyone who wants a better body. As the most comprehensive collection of exercises ever created, this book is a body-shaping power tool for both beginners and long-time lifters alike. This book contains hundreds of useful tips, the latest findings in exercise science, and cutting-edge workouts from the world's to...

Moon Bath: Bathing Rituals and Recipes for Relaxation and Vitality - Hardcover

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by Dakota Hills (Author), Sierra Brashear (Author)Moon Bath is a luxurious guide that invites readers to immerse themselves in the healing powers of nature. This transformative book features 16 bath and shower rituals aligned with the lunar cycles and the natural rhythms of the cosmos. Organized by moon cycle--New Moon, Waxing Moon, Full Moon, and Waning Moon--each ritual includes a bath recipe featuring healing natural ingredients. - Includes affirmations and meditations- Journaling prompts...

Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 120 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness - Paperback

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by Scott Kloos (Author)"An incredibly thorough guide for identifying, harvesting, and utilizing medicinal plants." --Dr. Deborah Frances RN, ND Naturopathic physician, herbalist, author, and lecturer In Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants, Scott Kloos is your trusted guide to finding, identifying, harvesting, and using 120 of the region's most powerful wild plants. You'll learn how to safely and ethically forage, and how to use wild plants in herbal medicines including teas, tinctures, and sa...

Kitchen Witch: Food, Folklore & Fairy Tale - Paperback

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by Sarah Robinson (Author)Welcome to a place of great magic - the kitchen!Magic, superstition, cooking, and food rituals have been intertwined since the beginning of humankind. Kitchen Witch: Food, Folklore & Fairy Tale is an exploration of the history and culture of food, folklore and magic and those skilled in healing and nourishing - herbalists, wise women, cooks, cunning folk and the name many of them would come to bear: witch.Kitchen Witch is an invitation to see the magic in every c...

The Happy Sleeper: The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep-Newborn to School Age - Paperback

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by Heather Turgeon (Author), Julie Wright (Author), Daniel J. Siegel (Foreword by)Many parents feel pressured to "train" babies and young children to sleep, but kids don't need to be trained to sleep, they're built to sleep. Sleep issues arise when parents (with the best of intentions) over-help or "helicopter parent" at night--overshadowing their baby's innate biological ability to sleep well. In The Happy Sleeper, child sleep experts Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright show parents how to be s...

Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us Out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode--And Into a Life of Connection and Joy - Paperback

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by Aundi Kolber (Author)In the wise and soulful tradition of teachers like Shauna Niequist and Brene Brown, therapist Aundi Kolber debuts with Try Softer, helping us align our mind, body, and soul to live the life God created for us.In a world that preaches a "try harder" gospel--just keep going, keep hustling, keep pretending we're all fine--we're left exhausted, overwhelmed, and so numb to our lives. If we're honest, we've been overfunctioning for so long, we can't even imagine another way....

Health from God's Garden: Herbal Remedies for Glowing Health and Well-Being - Paperback

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by Maria Treben (Author)In this accessible guide, a world-renowned herbalist with sixty years of experience unlocks the health secrets that made her famous in Europe, where millions regained health and well-being from her herbal remedies. Clearly written and logically organized for easy use, this handbook has an alphabetical listing of illnesses and suggested remedies, with herbal recipes included. The author's first book, Health Through God's Pharmacy, was an international best-seller that s...

Get Rid Of Bad Breath Once And For All: Leave The Nightmare Behind You - Paperback

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by Natalie Johnson (Author)This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to treat bad breath, which will not only boost your self-esteem but will also help you avoid other illnesses associated with halitosis. Number of Pages: 46 Dimensions: 0.1 x 9 x 6 IN Publication Date: November 16, 2015

The Qur'anic Prescription: Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Health - Paperback

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by Madiha M. Saeed (Author)What are the hidden Qur'anic gems that lead to optimal faith, success, taqwa and overall health?Allah has given us the answers. He has taught us how we eat, drink, sleep, behave and live--all to maintain perfect balance and harmony. And yet, when we disrupt Allah's balance, we contribute to the global epidemic of lifestyle-based chronic diseases affecting our mind, body, spirit and even the planet.The latest evidence-based research shows that when we live according ...

Mayo Clinic on Digestive 4th Ed: How to Prevent and Treat Common Stomach and Gut Problems - Paperback

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by Sahil Khanna (Author)If digestive problems are some of the most common reasons why people seek medical care, why do the majority of Americans know so little about their causes and treatment options? Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health is the fundamental guide for diagnosing, managing, and treating common digestive issues. Every year, millions of Americans seek medical help for painful digestive health issues. Heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcers, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation are...

Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better (Updated with Two New Chapters) - Paperback

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by Brant Hansen (Author)Unoffendable, now revised and updated with two new chapters, gives you a concrete, practical way to live life with less stress. In our easily offended, cancel-culture society, learn how to replace perpetual frustration and anger with refreshing humility and gratitude.It turns out giving up your "right" to be offended can be one of the most freeing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing, refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging things you can do. It's a radical, provocative i...

Running Past 50: Your Guide to Running Longevity and Success - Paperback

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by Caolan Macmahon (Author), Gene Dykes (Foreword by)As you move past the age of 50, the physiological demands of running require adjustments in training intensity, recovery, goal setting, and mental outlook. Running Past 50 is your guide to addressing those demands so you can continue to enjoy, compete, and excel in the sport you love. Accomplished runner and coach Caolan MacMahon shares practical advice and her personal stories to guide and inspire you to set realistic yet challenging goal...

Midwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 109 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness - Paperback

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by Lisa M. Rose (Author)"This comprehensive, accessible, full-color guide includes plant profiles, step-by-step instructions for essential herbal remedies and seasonal foraging tips." --Natural Awakenings Chicago In Midwest Medicinal Plants, Lisa Rose is your trusted guide to finding, identifying, harvesting, and using 120 of the region's most powerful wild plants. You'll learn how to safely and ethically forage and how to use wild plants in herbal medicines including teas, tinctures, and sa...

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by Howard Peiper (Author), Rachel Bell (Author)Every day, children are diagnosed with attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They are given powerful drugs like Ritalin in order to cope with their ADD, but many parents don't realize the dangerous side effects associated with these drugs, particularly the possibility of dependency. Addressing the causes of ADD and ADHD should be the first step in any treatment, but unfortunately, conventional drug t...

Living Ayurveda: Nourishing Body and Mind Through Seasonal Recipes, Rituals, and Yoga - Hardcover

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by Claire Ragozzino (Author)A hands-on holistic guide to self-care based on the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda--learn how to build a daily personal practice using food, breath, movement, and meditation to stay balanced and nourished through the seasons. Nourishment comes in many forms--it's the food you eat, how you breathe and move your body, and the way you establish your daily routine. Living Ayurveda weaves together the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and Yoga in a modern, accessible way to provi...

Nutricide: The Nutritional Destruction of the Black Race - Paperback

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by Llaila O. Afrika (Author)"Formerly published by A & B Publishers Group"--Title page verso. Number of Pages: 431 Dimensions: 0.9 x 9.06 x 6.04 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: May 28, 2013

The Herbalist's Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary - Paperback

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Report copyright infringementby Mary Colvin (Author), Mimi Prunella Hernandez (Foreword by)Create the home apothecary of your dreams! With a little bit of knowledge, Mary Colvin, RH (AHG) believes that anyone can develop their own homemade remedies and medicines. In The Herbalist's Guide, she introduces you to the world of herbalism and shares her own knowledge about herbal actions, the concept of energetics and its importance in herbalism, basic botany, harvesting, herbal preparations, misc...

Mayo Clinic on Fibromyalgia: Strategies to Take Back Your Life - Paperback

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by Andy Abril (Author), Barbara K. Bruce (Author)Called the "invisible disease," fibromyalgia is estimated to impact more than 10 million Americans. And yet, so much is still misunderstood about this chronic disorder. Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia is an invaluable resource for understanding fibromyalgia and its debilitating symptoms. Those living with fibromyalgia know it is an invasive disorder, one that can cause overwhelming fatigue, joint stiffness, sleep problems, migraines, digestiv...

Healing Waters: The Powerful Health Benefits of Ionized H2O - Paperback

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by Ben Johnson (Author)Water is essential to every bodily function, but not all water is equal. Given all the hype, it's hard to choose from among the staggering array of bottled beverages, yet beyond all the advertising is a clear liquid that can restore your health. In Healing Waters, Dr. Ben Johnson guides you to oxygen-rich ionized water--a substance that has been proven to maximize well-being. Healing Waters begins by explaining why water is crucial to good health. It then explores the i...

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by Corinne T. Netzer (Author)The cholesterol is out, but satisfying, richly delicious flavors are here to stay Some things in life you can't afford to cheat on. Cutting out the high cholesterol in your diet is one of them. America's #1 leader on food and nutrition, Corinne T. Netzer, is determined to help you stay below the daily recommended intake of this artery-clogging enemy of good health. You'll savor every bite while you give yourself and your family all the health benefits of reduced c...

Hashimoto's Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health - Hardcover

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by Izabella Wentz (Author)"When I was in pharmacy school, I discovered that food has a profound impact on our healing and that what we put in our bodies will either heal us or make us sicker. In the same way that we use pharmaceuticals to impact our biology, we can use food as our medicine. I call this concept food pharmacology. Food is one of the most powerful tools in your healing journey." - Dr. Izabella WentzMore than 35 million Americans currently suffer from Hashimoto's--the country's f...