John Douillard

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Emerging science suggests that human health is not only linked to the function of the body but more importantly is found in what we cannot see, which is powerfully impacted by the energetic effect of what we think, see, and feel. The Energy Medicine Yoga Prescription is a must-read! (from Amazon)

A Powerful How-To Guide for Energetic Self-Care When you’re dealing with a health issue, what kind of energy practice will help the most? “To bring ourselves back into wellness,” teaches Lauren Walker, “we first have to understand what brought our body out of wellness. When we return to balance, the body is best able to heal itself.” With The Energy Medicine YogaPrescription, Lauren brings you an invaluable guide to help you uncover the root causes of specific physical, emotional, and psychological health complaints―along with a treasury of potent self-care practices to accelerate your healing. This easy-to-use resource includes: • Simple instructions for learning to sense and diagnose your body’s subtle energy • The Five Elements System―the ancient healing practice at the heart of Energy Medicine Yoga • Easy reference charts to match hundreds of health complaints with the most effective energy healing practice • Links to training videos to help guide you in many Energy Medicine Yoga techniques • The three most important Ayurvedic techniques to change your life right now • Guidance for creating your own daily practice―and maintaining good health and balance on and off the yoga mat “If you want to affect the physical matter that is your body and the invisible matter that is your mind and your soul,” says Lauren Walker, “the most effective practice you can learn is how to work with your own energy.” With The Energy Medicine Yoga Prescription, she brings you a solution-oriented manual to complement any health regimen―filled with essential insights for well-being, techniques to activate your body’s natural healing intelligence, and a powerful new vision for happiness and wholeness.

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Ayurveda Beginners Guide will take you on effortless journey into the world of Ayurveda that promises to change your life, as it has mine! (from Amazon)

"Susan's approach to Ayurveda is simplicity itself. In Ayurveda Beginners Guide she has described the complex network of Ayurvedic information in a very practical, straightforward way so that every person can understand the healing modality of Ayurveda."―Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc, Ayurvedic Physician Founder of the Ayurvedic Institute in New Mexico, advisor for the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, and author of numerous books including Ayurveda: Science of Self-Healing and The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies Ayurveda is a profound science with wisdom spanning so wide that it can be difficult to know exactly where to begin. As an Ayurvedic consultant, Susan Weis-Bohlen helps those who are new to Ayurveda address this exact issue. In Ayurveda Beginners Guide Susan explains of the holistic principles behind Ayurveda, and offers gentle guidance for incorporating its restorative practices in your everyday life. Designed with the newcomer in mind, Ayurveda Beginner's Guide presents: A concise overview of Ayurveda that covers its historical roots, concepts, and various healing methodsA 3-week Ayurveda plan for beginners to introduce Ayurvedic concepts into one's lifestyle gently and practicallyA wide range of Ayurveda techniques such as recipes, yoga, aromatherapy, meditation, seasonal cleanses, and moreA simple dosha quiz and in-depth descriptions of each doshaAyurveda Beginner's Guide will show you how to unlock the transformative powers of Ayurveda and move forward in your journey towards a healthier state of mind, body, and spirit.

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In our culture where our traditions and rituals have been forgotten, The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook reminds us that our health, longevity, and happiness depend on our traditional circadian rituals. (from Amazon)

Ancient self-care for modern life, by the author of the forthcoming The Seven Ways of Ayurveda Feeling burned-out, unmotivated, or stuck? The Ayurvedic Self-Care Handbook is here to help. This authoritative guide to ancient healing offers more than 100 daily and seasonal Ayurvedic rituals―each taking 10 minutes or less―to reconnect you with nature’s rhythms, and to unlock better health, as you: Boost and stabilize your energy with yogic breathingOvercome transitions with grounding meditationsUndo physical and emotional stress with personalized yoga posturesPrevent and treat disease with nourishing tonics and teasPause and reflect with daily and weekly journaling prompts. Get back in sync with nature―and rediscover your potential to feel good. Ribbon | Two-color interior | 12 illustrations