An international bestseller, this compassionate memoir by a leading pioneer in medically assisted dying who helps suffering patients explore and fulfill their end of life choices is ';written with sensitivity, grace, and candor.
In the tradition of Silent Spring and The Sixth Extinction, an urgent, ';disturbing, empowering, and essential' (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) book about the ways in which chemicals in the modern environment are changingand endangeringhuman sexuality and fertility on the grandest scale, from renowned epidemiologist Shanna Swan.
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Not remotely preachy' - The Times 'Jaunty, shrewd and convincing' - Sunday Telegraph 'Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying.
In 2018 Project Love launched their debut journal Goodbye 2018, Hello 2019, an end-of-year guide that helps you to say a proper farewell to one year as it comes to an end and create a vision and a plan for the year ahead.
Shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize 2019'[A] painfully intense, courageous and gripping account of [Fanning's] journey to the underworld of madness and back.
The story of our health is more in our control than we might think, according to clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst, and shamanic practitioner Carl Greer, PhD, PsyD.
A compassionate, practical guide to end-of-life matters, empowering us to clarify and share our wishes and continue to live life to the fullest *; Addresses the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of end-of-life planning to help you prepare well for your death *; Enables the reader to make well-informed decisions about their end-of-life care and facilitate conversations with family and friends about this difficult topic *; Includes guiding questions, exercises, and recording tools, as well as worksheets available for download and supportive online courses Many people say ';I wish I had known what they wanted' when their loved one has died.
When the anticipation of your child's birth turns into the grief of miscarriage, tubal pregnancy, stillbirth, or early infant death, no words on earth can ease your loss.
The long-awaited sequel to THE UNEXPECTED JOY OF BEING SOBER 'Exquisite' - Fearne Cotton, Happy Place'A paean to the longer-term pleasures of staying booze-free' - The Guardian'The kind of book that changes lives, and very possibly saves them' - The Lancet Psychiatry'A reflective, raw and riveting read.
The sleep meditations in this beautifully illustrated book are written specifically to help the reader slow down a busy mind, let go of the day and relax into a restful night's sleep.
From the author of Yoga Girl and "e;international force in the world of yoga"e; (Allure), a moving and inspirational memoir on how to cope with tragedy, adversity, and change through yoga.
'Inspiring' GUARDIAN'Heartbreaking' INDEPENDENT'I loved it' ADAM KAY'Beautiful' MATT HAIG'Luminous' NICCI GERRARD'Essential reading' MADELEINE BUNTING'A celebration' CHRISTIE WATSON-----A Best Book for Summer in The Times, Guardian and The iIndependent Book of the Month-----Caring is an issue that affects us all - as bestselling novelist Kate Mosse knows all too well.
Sometimes, it can feel like life holds endless setbacks and challenges; like reality is continually slapping you in the face and causing pain that you aren't equipped to handle.
A series of true stories that are at once relatable, funny, and heart-wrenching, join lauded writer Marissa Miller on a journey of battling imposter syndrome and learning to be proud to stand out.
*; 2022 Coalition of Visionary Resources Gold Award *; 2022 Nautilus Gold Award *; Award Winner in the Health: Aging/50+ category of the 2021 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest *; Award Winner in Non-Fiction: Aging and Gerontology category of the 2021 Best Indie Book Award *; Offers shadow-work and many diverse spiritual practices to help you break through denial to awareness, move from self-rejection to self-acceptance, repair the past to be fully present, and allow mortality to be a teacher *; Reveals how to use inner work to uncover and explore the unconscious denial and resistance that erupts around key thresholds of later life *; Includes personal interviews with prominent Elders, including Ken Wilber, Krishna Das, Fr.
*; Describes the Celtic rituals of honoring death and dying and offers prayers, meditations, and blessings for the time of transition *; Offers reflective questions and exercises to explore your beliefs, attitudes, and fears around your own death *; Includes the sacred meditation of traveling with the dead as offered by an anam-ire or Celtic soul carer THE CELTS BELIEVED in the transmigration of the soul, in the magical rhythm of life with a particular order of coming and going for each soul.
*; Shows how the astrological cycle around the signs of the zodiac represents the alchemical transformation of consciousness and chakra awakening *; Expands the meaning of each astrological sign based on its association with the chakras and the alchemical transmutation cycle from lead to gold *; Offers sample chart analyses to show how you can discover your spiritual challenges and opportunities Demonstrating the connections between astrology, alchemy, and yoga, Frederick Baker reveals how he discovered their correspondences by rotating the natural order of the zodiac, placing Aquarius and Capricorn at the bottom and Cancer and Leo at the top, to reflect the alchemical order of metals from lead to gold.
*; Emphasizes how shadow work, integrating past wounds, and healing our ancestry allows us to facilitate the ecstatic transition into the next life *; Offers exercises and visualizations to help us integrate emotions like anger and grief, which impact the soul's readiness to leave the body when the time comes *; Discusses what happens to our cells when we die with regard to the human energy field and explores the soul's journey through the ates or bardos In the Celtic tradition dying is considered an act of birthing, of our consciousness passing from this life to the next.
*; Explains the basic techniques of the practice, detailing proper posture, breathwork exercises (pranayama), bandhas, third-eye gazing, and the use of mantra *; Presents advanced, yet simple, techniques that accelerate a contemplative practice by micro-modulations related to posture, respiration, visualization, and sound *; Includes wisdom from the author's teacher Ganesh Baba on the importance of the spine in Kriya yoga and the Cycle of Synthesis, a model of the human experience Kriya yoga is an ancient meditation technique that focuses on breathing and the spine to unlock deep states of awareness, self-realization, and spiritual growth.
Take a journey by map through your inner landscape to discover a life of awe, enchantment, and radical aliveness *; Explains how experiencing awe and wonder can transform our lives, leading us to feel more satisfied, peaceful, and open to others *; Offers contemporary and time-honored practices--from mindfulness to dreamwork and working with plants--that help you reconnect with Nature and your imagination, open your heart, and find vitality and enchantment *; Explores ways of examining and embracing our shadow, deepening our relationships, and creating meaningful personal rituals Where Wonder Lives invites you on a journey, an expedition through your own inner landscape to reawaken to the mystery of life.
A guide to the psychological causes of cancer and how energetic healing can assist in a mind-body cure *; Unravels the psychological aspects of an individual's energetic defense system, with a focus on cancer, and provides insight into how energetic distortions in our physical and energetic bodies can lead to illness *; Explores where possible energetic blocks might develop and how energetic cellular healing techniques can assist in dissolving them *; Shares intimate cancer journeys from individuals the author has worked with As a complementary energy healer, Tjitze de Jong has supported hundreds of clients during their journey with cancer over the past 15 years.
Practical guidance and compassionate support for pet owners before, during, and after the death of a beloved companion animal *; Explores how best to prepare for the death of your pet, including recognizing changes in your animal's well-being, palliative care at home, taking care of your pet's remains, ceremonies, and more *; Offers practical exercises and activities, such as what to discuss with the vet when euthanasia is anticipated, how to retain a center of inner calm when making decisions, and how to find the courage to say goodbye when the time comes *; Addresses the emotional components of the bereavement process--fears beforehand, guilt and anger afterward--and offers advice on self-care throughout Our pets are members of our families.
Control your stress response through vagus nerve stimulation*; Presents more than 100 effective exercises to naturally stimulate the vagus nerve in order to help manage anxiety, depression, sleep, and digestive disorders*; Explores the function of the vagus nerve and the organs and systems it's connected to throughout the body*; Explains how these simple exercises work by improving sensory-information processing, which provides a solid foundation for physical resilience and self-healingIn a world where our lives and daily rhythms are becoming increasingly demanding, being able to implement effective techniques to regulate our stress levels is essential to maintaining a healthy mind and body.
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 various yoga postures interrelate from the perspective of functional anatomy In this full-color illustrated guide, David Keil brings the anatomy of the body in yoga asanas to life.
*; Explores the science and long history behind eating clay, citing many clinical studies on the beneficial effects of clay consumption *; Explains how clay can be used for detoxification, protection, and nutritional supplementation *; Details how to select the appropriate type and form of clay, how and when to consume, and how to purchase a high-quality clay product An exceptional detoxification agent, clay has been ingested as a traditional remedy and nutritional supplement throughout the world for thousands of years.
