Body, Mind & Spirit

Many teachers stress the importance of living in the present moment. Few give the actual practices to make it attainable. This book teaches you how to return to the incredible navigational system of the body and more fully inhabit each moment.For over twenty-five years, Suzanne Scurlock-Durana has masterfully taught her step-by-step practice of present moment awareness through her own combination...

Especially oriented toward those in 12-step programs, this comprehensive wellness guide describes how yoga can stimulate recovery from addiction by bringing the mind and body closer together. The supportive and understanding text presents a 21-day yoga regimen using dynamic affirmations, relaxation techniques, nutrition and lifestyle suggestions, aerobic activities, and journal writing, all of which are geared to incorporate the 12-step philosophy into yoga practice. The featured poses...

A Sanskrit proverb says, “If you breathe well, you will live long on Earth.” That’s because breathing is the key to well-being; done properly, it can boost energy, relieve pain, and transform our lives. The Power of Breath teaches us pay attention to this vital process and breathe mindfully. The beautifully illustrated, authoritative, and accessible guide covers all five types...

In her groundbreaking new book, Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows, Melanie Joy explores the invisible system that shapes our perception of the meat we eat, so that we love some animals and eat others without knowing why. She calls this system carnism. Carnism is the belief system, or ideology, that allows us to selectively choose which...

Most weight "loss" programs focus on overeating and lack of exercise; very few of them address the underlying reason for weight issues.  Weight issues are a result of unhealthy patterns of behavior and a negative self image.   The Service to Self process, taught in this book, focuses on reprogramming and healing old patterns of behavior to create a positive,...