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Books on spirituality and creativity
I hope you enjoy these inspiring books and they help you along on your wellness journey. Enjoy!
I have been a big fan of the Pocket Pema Chodron book for a long time. I used to only read the passages that I thought were rainbows and puppy dogs, but have graduated to reading all that is there to read. I find that it addresses many aspects and stages and phases of life and brings both comfort as well as a good real look at the truth of the ups and downs of what make life what it is.
This is Swami Venkatesananda's longer Yoga Vasistha. Its purpose is to provide a means to eliminate psychological conditioning and to attain liberation. Containing the instructions of the sage Vasistha to Lord Rama, this scripture is full of intricately woven tales, the kind a great teacher might tell to hold the interest of a student
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Books on grief, death, dying and coping with difficult issues
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When Things Fall Apart was recommended to me by a good friend at a time when I felt things were really falling apart and I can't believe it was just the simple reminder that was needed. "Did you read When Things Fall Apart" yet? and so I got myself a ready copy and began that day. I am grateful for the knowledge and wisdom of Pema Chodron and appreciate her humor and real-ness and connectedness to the human condition.
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books on health and wellness related books
in The Fourth Phase of Water, Professor Pollack takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity that provides answers so simple that any curious person can understand. In conversational prose, Pollack lays a simple foundation for understanding how changes in water's structure underlie most energetic transitions of form and motion on earth.
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Shia Su is living a Zero Waste lifestyle. Every single piece of unrecyclable garbage Shia has produced in one year fits into a mason jar—and if it seems overwhelming, it isn’t! In Zero Waste, Shia demystifies and simplifies the zero waste lifestyle for the beginner, sharing practical advice, quick solutions, and tips and tricks that will make trash-free living fun and meaningful.
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I always called this book "The Pink Book" and loved having it on my shelf. The Self Healing Cookbook is a Playful, user-friendly macrobiotic cookbook. “Fun, self-help books like yours can change societies!” – Patch Adams, M.D. Classic guide includes Self-Healer's Workbook, guidelines to prevent illness, outwit sugar, choose foods to balance moods and nourish growing kids. Connects personal food choices with planetary healing. Over 130 low-fat, dairy-free recipes.
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books on parenting and kids books
To a small child, the world is an exciting but sometimes frightening and unstable place. In The Magic Years, Selma Fraiberg takes the reader into the mind of the child, showing how he confronts the world and learns to cope with it. With great warmth and perception, she discusses the problems at each stage of development and reveals the qualities—above all, the quality of understanding—that can provide the right answer at critical moments.
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From beloved children’s book creator Crockett Johnson comes the timeless classic Harold and the Purple Crayon! This imagination-sparking picture book belongs on every child's bookshelf.
One evening Harold decides to go for a walk in the moonlight. Armed only with an oversize purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of wonder and excitement. Harold and his trusty crayon travel through woods and across seas and past dragons before returning to bed, safe and sound. Full of funny twists and surprises, this charming story shows just how far your imagination can take you. “A satisfying artistic triumph.” —Chris Van Allsburg, author-illustrator of The Polar Express Share this classic as a birthday, baby shower, or graduation gift! |
We all have two dogs inside of us. One dog is positive, happy, optimistic, and hopeful. The other dog is negative, mad, sad, pessimistic, and fearful. These two dogs often fight inside us, but guess who wins the fight? The one you feed the most. So begins the story about a negative mutt named Matt and a big dog named Bubba who teaches him how to feed himself with positivity each day and in the process Matt transforms his own life and the shelter they call home.
The Positive Dog is an inspiring, heartwarming story that not only reveals the strategies and benefits of being positive but also an essential truth for humans: Being positive doesn't just make you better. It makes everyone around you better. |
books on Anatomy and continuing education
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tools for Students
the ideal economy starter kit: 68”x24”x1/8”(4mm) non-slip mat, a 6’ D-ring yoga strap and two 4”x6”x9” yoga blocks. Everything you need to develop your yoga and pilates skills.
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This Basic Yoga Mat is a little thicker than the one in the bundle. I wouldn't go any thicker than this because it makes the balance more challenging. 68" long 24" wide ensures comfort. With high density eco friendly material, the 1/4'' thick premium mat comfortably cushions spine, hips, knees and elbows on hard floors while keeps you balanced
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I recommend having two blocks. Use under your hands, feet or seat (meditation) to ensure the proper alignment needed in order to safely support and modify poses to suit your level of flexibility If you feel tight, don't risk injury and grab a block or two
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Tools for teachers Podcasting and video production
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Continuing education
Here are a few links to some great websites to support a Happy Healthy Lifestyle:
www.andreabeaman.com for healthy cooking and nutrition information