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Acupuncture Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Roots of Modern Practice Charles Buck
SEP 2014 | 352 | hb | 9781848191594 | £40.00 | $68.00 BIC: MBX,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
“We have waited a long time for this… Brilliantly written, comprehensive, engrossing, practical and erudite. This book is a treasure.” Peter Deadman, founder of The Journal of Chinese Medicine
Charles Buck is widely respected as a practitioner, educator and author in the field of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Originally from a medical science background he became one of the first to practise and teach Chinese herbal medicine in the UK over thirty years ago. He has since gained respect for his knowledge and insight and has made significant contributions to its development in the UK and Europe. Charles is currently Chairman of the British Acupuncture Council.
Charles Buck draws on three decades of study, practice and teaching in this book to provide a relevant and engaging account of the origins of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. From its pre-Han dynasty roots to Chinese medicine as we know it today, Buck covers the key texts, the main scholars and the concepts they have contributed, emphasising those that are more relevant to clinicians wishing to understand the authentic tradition. The information presented is based on diverse sources including original translations of Chinese sources and interpretations of the work of many prominent medical sinologists. With Buck’s lucid and engaging style, Roots of Modern Practice provides an accessible and authoritative resource that will help practitioners and students deepen their understanding of this great medical tradition. A practical and modern appreciation of China’s medical wisdom, this book will be of great value to students and practitioners of Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and anyone interested in the roots of this time-honoured medicine. Contents: Acknowledgements. Dynasties. 1. Introduction. 2. Pre Han Medicine. 3. Han Dynasty. 4. Post Han and Tang. 5. Song Medicine. 6. Jin Yuan Medicine. 7. Ming Dynasty. 8. Qing Dynasty. Postscript. Glossary. Classic Texts. Bibliography. Index.
Developing Internal Energy for Effective Acupuncture Practice Zhan Zhuang, Yi Qi Gong and the Art of Painless Needle Insertion Ioannis Solos
JUN 2014 | 240 | pb | 9781848191839 | £19.99 | $29.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
Ioannis Solos studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at Middlesex University and the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.
“Ioannis Solos has written a book which deserves to become required reading for anybody embarking upon a study of Chinese medicine. The link between acupuncture, Qi Gong and indeed martial arts is absolute; in this book Ioannis manages to eloquently show how their unifying principle of cultivating the Spirit is of key importance for those wishing to take their “needling” skills to a deeper level. ” Damo Mitchell, author of Daoist Nei Gong: The Philosophical Art of Change and Heavenly Streams: Meridian Theory in Nei Gong Drawing on ancient Chinese knowledge and tradition, this book teaches practitioners of acupuncture how to develop their internal energy and sensitivity to energy in order to improve their practice. Understanding and working with energy flow is essential to becoming a good acupuncturist and regular qigong practice helps the acupuncturist to direct energy flow within the patient more accurately and effectively. This book presents a complete training regime for Western acupuncturists and features qigong exercises dating back centuries. With images from the original manuscripts and the Chinese text alongside an English translation and commentary, Western readers are introduced to unique exercises and internal cultivation texts in a truly authentic way. This book provides essential internal training for acupuncture practitioners and students and will be of interest to a wide array of martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.
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Acupuncture The Active Points Test A Clinical Test for Identifying and Selecting Effective Points for Acupuncture and Related Therapies Stefano Marcelli
SEP 2014 | 208 | pb | 9781848192331 | £19.99 | $29.95 BIC: VFMS,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000,HEA001000
Stefano Marcelli graduated from the University of Bologna with a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1982. He has since trained in Acupuncture, Auricular therapy and Mesotherapy in Italy, France and China. He initiated the anatomical comparative approach in acupuncture research.
The Active Points Test is a clinical instrument for identifying and selecting the points on the skin that are most effective for treatment. These points may be close to the seat of the disease, for example on the shoulder for periarthritis, or far away, for example on the ear or head for stomach pain or a cough. Drawing on principles from TCM and Western medicine, Dr Stefano Marcelli sets out the theory of the approach and offers detailed guidance on how to carry out the test and how to interpret the results, as well as explaining how the test can be used in different therapies. The test is based on the discovery that a patient experiencing an ongoing symptom can be made aware of the capacity of a few points on the skin to treat his or her discomfort. The test can be used to treat a wide range of symptoms, from articular pain to migraine, tachycardia, asthenia and depression. Published for the first time in 1995, this substantially updated edition contains the most recent supporting evidence and many new explanatory diagrams and photographs.
Acupuncture for Body, Mind and Spirit Peter Mole
JUN 2014 | 160 | pb | 9781848192034 | £11.99 | $18.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
Written by one of the UK’s leading practitioners, this authoritative and accessible introduction to acupuncture reveals everything you need to know before you step into the acupuncture clinic. It includes: • how acupuncture goes beyond quick cures and is used as preventative medicine • the origins and theory behind Chinese medicine and acupuncture • the differences between diagnosis in acupuncture and Western medicine • what to expect in the treatment room and how acupuncture will help you. Comparing acupuncture with Western medicine and demonstrating how the two are complementary, Peter Mole provides answers to the questions most frequently asked by acupuncture patients, prospective patients, prospective students and people who have simply heard about acupuncture and want to know more.
Gold Mirrors and Tongue Reflections
The Cornerstone Classics of Chinese Medicine Tongue Diagnosis - The Ao Shi Shang Han Jin Jing Lu, and the Shang Han She Jian
Ioannis Solos Forewords by Professor Liang Rong and Professor Chen Jia-xu NOV 2012 | 304 | hb | 9781848190955 | £40.00 | $65.00 BIC: MBX,VXHT,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED004000
This text introduces important aspects of the earliest writings on tongue diagnosis to assist the reader in understanding its development. It presents the first translations of two of the most influential and authoritative tongue diagnosis texts, the Golden Mirror Records and Tongue Reflections in Cold Damage. Both are key texts for practitioners.
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Acupuncture The Divergent Channels - Jing Bie A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Five Shen Nei Dan Inner Meditation Dr David Twicken DOM, LAc
JUL 2014 | 224 | pb | 9781848191891 | £25.00 | $39.95 BIC: VXHT1,VXM | BISAC: MED001000
“David Twicken presents a detailed description of the energy flows of the divergent channels and how to apply them in clinical practice. Twicken also presents a comprehensive ancient Taoist Nei Dan meditation to transform emotions into vitality and rejuvenating qi. The clinical applications and the Nei Dan practice are essential parts of Taoist healing.” David Twicken, DOM, L.Ac., is a licensed practitioner and professor of Chinese medicine. He teaches Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan, Nei Dan, feng shui and Chinese astrology. He has studied Chinese healing arts for 30 years and is the author of ‘I Ching Acupuncture – The Balance Method’ and ‘Eight Extraordinary Channels – Qi Jing Ba Mai’, also published by Singing Dragon. He resides in Los Angeles, California.
Taoist Grandmaster Mantak Chia, Founder of the Universal Healing Tao and Tao Garden, and author of Healing Light of the Tao, Taoist Cosmic Healing, Awaken Healing Energy Through the Tao and Chi Nei Tsang: Chi Massage for the Vital Organs Rooted in the Su Wen and Ling Shu, Dr. Twicken’s book integrates Chinese and Taoist medical philosophy, theories, and principles to clearly demonstrate that the Divergent Channels are an essential aspect of the clinical practice of acupuncture. He takes a stepby-step approach to assist practitioners in ‘working out’ the channels, and shows how this versatile channel system can be used in any acupuncture treatment. Twicken also includes instruction on Five Shen Nei Dan inner meditation to help practitioners gain a more profound emotional and spiritual understanding. With case studies and reference to the classic texts throughout, this book provides a complete resource that will help clinicians understand and use the Divergent Channels in clinical practice. An accessible and comprehensive account of the Divergent Channel system, this book will be a valuable addition to the shelves of students and practitioners of acupuncture and Chinese medicine; taiji and qigong practitioners; and anyone with an interest in Taoist practice.
Eight Extraordinary Channels - Qi Jing Ba Mai A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Nei Dan Inner Meditation Dr David Twicken DOM, LAc
JUN 2013 | 240 | pb | 9781848191488 | £24.99 | $39.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
“Eight Extraordinary Channels is an insightful and eminently practical presentation of the core meridians in the human body that hold most of life’s potential. It covers the eight channels in theory, clinical application, and Daoist self-cultivation. Clear and systematic, the book is a potent resource for anyone involved in Chinese medicine.” Livia Kohn, PhD, Professor Emerita of Religion and East Asian Studies, Boston University The Eight Extraordinary channels are amongst the most interesting and clinically important aspects of Chinese medicine. This book introduces the theory behind the channels, explains their clinical applications, and delves into their emotional and spiritual qualities, as well as exploring how to cultivate the channels through Nei Gong. I Ching Acupuncture - The Balance Method Clinical Applications of the Ba Gua and I Ching The Balance Method
Dr David Twicken DOM, LAc JAN 2012 | 322p | pb | 9781848190740 | £25.99 | $39.95
This book offers a clear explanation of the philosophical theories that underpin acupuncture methods. Introducing the fundamentals of Chinese medical philosophy including YinYang, the Eight Trigrams and Ba Gua, it presents a clinically effective acupuncture system that balances metaphysical theory with practical acupuncture techniques.
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Acupuncture | Working with Children and Babies Increasing IVF Success with Acupuncture An Integrated Approach
Nick Dalton-Brewer, MSc, Lic Ac, PG Dip CHM, PG Dip Gynae, MBAcC, MRSM AUG 2014 | 192 | pb | 9781848192188 | £19.99 | $32.95 BIC: MFKC1,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
Nick Dalton-Brewer is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner, specialising in IVF. He trained in acupuncture and Chinese medicine for six years and undertook a further two years of TCM obstetrics and gynaecology training.
“IVF is a bewildering, complex process. It places extreme intellectual and emotional demands on its patients. This clearly written and comprehensive book demystifies the process without losing necessary detail. Its explanations of natural treatment, scientific research and theory, and guidance for selfhelp are essential for couples going through IVF and wanting to enhance their chances of a successful outcome. This practical book provides need-to-know information vital for acupuncturists to treat patients with fertility problems.” George Cooper, IVF acupuncturist and author of Be Your Own Nutritionist Nick Dalton-Brewer details the causes of fertility issues, including the impact of lifestyle and diet, and explains the scientific basis for the different methods of treatment. Integrating Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART) with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies and acupuncture, he presents his own cutting-edge research on the successful use of these therapies to improve fertility and pregnancy rates and describes a method for integrated diagnosis and treatment. This book will give TCM practitioners direct access to the vital specialist knowledge and technical information needed to treat the increasing numbers of patients with fertility problems effectively. It will also be of interest to doctors of Western medicine concerned about the efficacy of recommending acupuncture treatments as adjuncts to ART.
Shonishin The Art of Non-Invasive Paediatric Acupuncture Thomas Wernicke
MAY 2014 | 288 | pb | 9781848191600 | £24.99 | $39.95 BIC: VXH,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
Thomas Wernicke’s authoritative book is one of the first resources in English on Shonishin, a non-invasive form of acupuncture developed specifically to respond to the needs of children. With its safe, quick and effective treatments, Shonishin is increasingly catching the attention of therapists world-wide. Covering the history, theory and clinical practice, Wernicke explores how Shonishin is used with young children, from babies and toddlers to school-age children, to treat a range of behavioural issues and physical conditions such as KISS syndrome, allergies and asthma. He also examines how the techniques can be adapted for use with adults and older people to provide an alternative, non-invasive treatment. With access to downloadable handouts that can be used with patients, and international case studies that demonstrate its effectiveness, his book provides a complete and practical handbook on Shonishin for existing practitioners.
Children at Their Best
Understanding and Using the Five Elements to Develop Children’s Full Potential for Parents, Teachers, and Therapists
Karin Kalbantner-Wernicke and Bettye Jo Wray-Fears With Thomas Wernicke APR 2014 | 344 | pb | 9781848191181 | £18.99 | $29.95 BIC: JMC,JN,JNT,VFX,VXHT1 | BISAC: EDU010000
The authors describe an exciting new way of understanding a child’s development by looking at how the Five Elements of Chinese thought can explain patterns of behaviour. They list the problems that can occur if a child’s elements are not in balance and presents approaches and activities to help them become more balanced, happier and more resilient.
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Acupuncture The Compleat Acupuncturist A Guide to Constitutional and Conditional Pulse Diagnosis Peter Eckman, M.D., Ph.D., M. Ac.(UK)
Foreword by William R. Morris JAN 2014 | 292 | pb | 9781848191983 | £30.00 | $49.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
Peter Eckman has been a full time acupuncturist for forty years and is an international teacher and published author in the field. He studied under J.R. Worsley, T.W. Yoo and D.W. Kuon, three of the most influential acupuncture teachers of the 20th century, and currently practices in San Francisco and California, USA.
In this highly original and authoritative book, Peter Eckman takes pulse diagnosis as a common thread that links and integrates the various disciplines of Oriental medicine, and shows that they are in fact related by a common origin several thousand years ago. The text describes the clinical details used in a variety of acupuncture styles, synthesizing them into a coherent whole, and illustrating the usefulness of this model with an extensive presentation of case histories. A fundamental premise of the book is that treatment should be based not only on the current condition of the patient, but even more importantly on their inherent constitution. The description of constitutional pulse diagnosis therefore forms Part 1 of the text, the description of conditional pulse diagnosis forms Part 2 and Part 3 provides more than 30 case histories with pulse analysis, diagnosis and treatment (with outcomes), so that the book will be of utmost practical benefit. Much of the book consists of new theoretical schemata to organize traditional Oriental medical concepts into a coherent whole - groundbreaking work that will provide fresh insights and deeper understanding to all practitioners of Chinese medicine, especially acupuncturists. It presents a wealth of material that is not commonly available in Indian (Ayurveda), Korean or Chinese medicine, as well as other traditions of Oriental medicine, including the only thorough presentation of Korean Constitutional Acupuncture in English, based on the author’s personal study under its originator.
The Spark in the Machine How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine Dr Daniel Keown M.B. Ch.B., Lic. Ac.
MAR 2014 | 304 | pb | 9781848191969 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
“I started reading this book and thought “wow!” – I couldn’t put it down! Daniel Keown is both a Western medical doctor and an acupuncturist. Using his engaging writing style he makes sense of how the latest scientific understanding of systems theory unites with the holism of our oldest medical tradition. Everyone from the general public to Western and Eastern medical practitioners, in fact anyone who is curious about the remarkable way the human body functions and develops, should read this book.”
BESTSELLER Dr Daniel Keown has worked as a registered doctor since graduating with a medical degree from Manchester University in 1998. In 2008, he completed a degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Kingston University, and he has studied alongside the renowned Dr Wang Ju-Yi at the Institute of Channel Diagnosis in Beijing.
Angela Hicks, Joint Principal of the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine, Reading, UK, and author of The Principles of Chinese Medicine Why can salamanders grow new legs, and young children grow new finger tips, but adult humans can’t regenerate? What is the electricity that flows through the human body? Is it the same thing that the Chinese call Qi? If so, what does Chinese medicine know, that western medicine ignores? Dan Keown’s highly accessible, witty, and original book shows how western medicine validates the theories of Chinese medicine, and how Chinese medicine explains the mysteries of the body that western medicine largely ignores. He explains the generative force of embryology, how the hearts of two people in love (or in scientific terms `quantum entanglement’) truly beat as one, how a cheating heart is also an ill heart (which is why men are twice as likely to die of a sudden heart attack with their mistress than with their wife) and how neural crest cells determine our lifespan.
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Acupuncture On Being a Five Element Acupuncturist Nora Franglen
JAN 2015 | 304 | pb | 9781848192362 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: BGA,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
Nora Franglen’s own experience of Five Element acupuncture led her to study at the College of Traditional Acupuncture, Leamington Spa, UK, and she continued her postgraduate studies there under J R Worsley.
What does it mean to ‘be’ an acupuncturist? How does a highly experienced acupuncturist view her practice, her patients, and the world in general? Based on her widely-read blog about the wholeness of life as a Five Element practitioner, Nora Franglen’s breadth of interest shows how the curiosity and life experiences of the individual lie at the heart of what makes a true acupuncturist, over and beyond the necessary knowledge and expertise in the technicalities of practice. From her penchant for coffee shops to reflections on challenges she has experienced in the clinic, Nora illustrates how the Five Elements influence, illuminate and, ultimately, enrich all aspects of her life, and vice versa. With reflections gathered from over several years of posting linked by Nora’s commentary, this diary is truly enlightening reading for anyone interested in the inner workings of a practitioner at one with her craft.
The Handbook of Five Element Practice Nora Franglen DEC 2013 | 184 | pb | 9781848191884 | £27.99 | $45.00 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
A companion for practitioners of Five Element acupuncture that strengthens the foundation for practice. With detailed outlines of the different components of Five Element diagnosis and treatment, this complete manual will support and invigorate practice. It also includes a Teach Yourself Manual.
The Simple Guide to Five Element Acupuncture Nora Franglen NOV 2013 | 136 | pb | 9781848191860 | £5.99 | $9.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
This accessible guide explains the history and philosophy of five element acupuncture, and shows how it addresses specific health needs and general well-being. With case studies throughout, the guide explains how an acupuncturist diagnoses and treats patients, and looks at the character of each element.
Patterns of Practice
Mastering the Art of Five Element Acupuncture
Nora Franglen NOV 2013 | 120 | pb | 9781848191877 | £13.99 | $22.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
Considering acupuncture in its wider context, this book contains Nora Franglen’s reflections on her practice and explores how the search for acupuncture points can lead the practitioner deep into challenging areas of existence.
Keepers of the Soul
The Five Guardian Elements of Acupuncture
Nora Franglen NOV 2013 | 296 | pb | 9781848191853 | £15.99 | $25.00 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
With profiles of well-known figures, the book explains the spirit of each of the Five Elements of Chinese medicine, and what they look like in different people. The philosophy behind Five Element acupuncture is explained, including what it means to live in harmony and how the Five Elements help shape our body and soul.
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Chinese Medicine Essential Texts in Chinese Medicine The Single Idea in the Mind of the Yellow Emperor Richard Bertschinger
DEC 2014 | 296 | pb | 9781848191624 | £19.99 | $32.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
“This book is like warm spring water transmitting profoundness in a very calm, non-invasive way to argue the points. It is a mentor, gently holding students hands, and the angle and content are practice orientated. The introduction section alone accelerated my learning by years and the accurate and insightful translation of the key words illuminates some of the crucial background of Chinese thinking.” Richard Bertschinger studied for many years with the Taoist sage and Master, Gia-fu Feng. An acupuncturist, teacher of the healing arts, and translator of ancient Chinese texts, he works and practises in Somerset, England.
Cheng-Hao Zhou, BM(TCM, China) MRCHM MBAcC, Lecturer and Module Leader, Northern College of Acupuncture, York, UK In this core text, Richard Bertschinger presents a commentary and translation of the key writings for students and practitioners of Chinese medicine in the 21st century from the ancient and definitive set of books on Chinese medicine, the Huangdi Neijing or ‘The Yellow Emperor’s Medical Classic’. Bertschinger selects sections of the long and impenetrable Huangdi Neijing that are vital for students and practitioners to know and understand for practice today, and provides an accessible view of these fundamental writings which remain central to all traditional approaches to medicine in China. Taking eminent Ming doctor and scholar Li Zhongzi’s selection of texts as a basis, he also includes a number of additional texts from the Huangdi Neijing on topics such as the spirit in treatment, a resonance with nature, the art of needling, and the Five Elemental body and personality types, thus ensuring the relevance of this core set of information for students and practitioners of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine today. Contents: Introduction. 1. The Arts and Ways of a Good Life. 2. Yin and Yang. 3. Examining the Colour. 4. The Quiet Pulse. 5. The Zang, Fu and Wuxing. 6. Channels and Collaterals. 7. Patterns of Treatment. 8. The Method of Needling. 9. Pathology. Appendix.
The Secret of Everlasting Life
The First Translation of the Ancient Chinese Text on Immortality
Richard Bertschinger DEC 2010 | 304 | pb | 9781848190481 | £15.99 | $24.95 BIC: HRKN5,VXFD | BISAC: REL065000
“According to Bertschinger, the Chinese believe that ‘any mechanism will last longer if it’s cared for,’ so preserving our bodies through stillness and meditation is not just mystical, it’s practical; and his translation reveals the technique for accomplishing it.” Foreword Reviews The Secret of Everlasting Life is the first translation from the Chinese of the secondcentury Can Dong Qi. This ancient work, the earliest known text on transformation and immortality, echoes the wisdom and poetry of the Tao Te Ching and I Ching. This translation reveals the meditation methods practised for thousands of years by Taoist sages.
The Great Intent
Acupuncture Odes, Songs and Rhymes
Richard Bertschinger MAY 2013 | 320 | pb | 9781848191327 | £24.99 | $39.95 BIC: MQS,VXHT1 | BISAC: HEA032000
This collection of songs and rhymes composed by Chinese acupuncturists was compiled by the physician Yang Jizhou in 1601. Used both as teaching vehicles and as expressions of the poetry behind their work, these odes offer a rich insight into the history of acupuncture, as well as practical indications for treatment.
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Chinese Medicine Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi The Heart of Chinese Wisdom Traditions
Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu
Foreword by Fei BingXun APR 2014 | 268 | hb | 9781848191518 | £40.00 | $65.00 BIC: VXFA,VXHT1 | BISAC: REL065000
“This book offers an unprecedented contribution to Daoism, the Yijing, traditional medicine, internal alchemy and Qigong practice to the English speaking world. My wish is for this offering to bring great benefits to people throughout the world. May it flourish and prosper!” Master Zhongxian Wu, a lifelong Daoist practitioner, is the lineage holder of four different schools of Qigong and martial arts. Since 1988, Master Wu has instructed thousands of students, both Eastern and Western. He has authored 11 books (five in Chinese) on Chinese wisdom traditions. Dr. Karin Taylor Wu earned her Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from one of the seven federally accredited medical schools in North America that train primary care physicians in complementary and alternative medicine.
Grandmaster Ren FaRong, former abbot of LouGuanTai, President of the Chinese Daoist Association Essential reading for serious students of Chinese practical arts, including medicine, martial arts and FengShui, Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu provide a detailed explanation of the 22 GanZhi symbols in this book, outlining the characteristics of each, and their interactions and relationships. TianGan (Heavenly Stems) and DiZhi (Earthly Branches), commonly abbreviated to GanZhi, originated in the ancient Chinese cosmological sciences and is a complex calendrical system which was created to codify the patterns of life and of the universe itself. The ten symbols of Gan express the Yin or Yang perspective of Five Elements and embody the Way of Heaven. The 12 symbols of Zhi, made manifest in the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, hold the root of each Element and embrace the Way of Earth. Poetic summaries from the Song dynasty give the reader a deep understanding of the nature of each Stem and their relationship to each other. Offering an unprecedented insight into the subtleties and far-reaching influence of this ancient system, this book will be invaluable for the study or practice of Chinese medicine, FengShui, Chinese astrology, traditional Chinese cosmology, Qigong, Taiji, and other inner cultivation practices. A set of study cards (9781848191501), also published by Singing Dragon, are available to accompany this book.
Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi The Keys to the Sublime
Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu APR 2013 | 37 | card set | 9781848191501 | £17.99 | $25.00 BIC: VXFA,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED004000
This attractive study card set shows the Chinese character for each of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches in Master Wu’s graceful calligraphy. On the back of the cards, the characteristics are explained giving the reader a valuable understanding of each Stem and Branch and their importance in Chinese medicine, philosophy and astrology.
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Chinese Medicine Pricking the Vessels Bloodletting Therapy in Chinese Medicine Henry McCann
Foreword by Heiner Fruehauf FEB 2014 | 168 | pb | 9781848191808 | £25.00 | $39.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
“The field of Chinese medicine in the Western hemisphere is maturing. Henry McCann’s volume on the ancient Chinese methodology of bloodletting is among a rare group of contemporary monographs that demonstrates this development.” from the foreword by Heiner Fruehauf, PhD, LAc, Founding Professor of the School of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine, Portland, Oregon The first text on bloodletting therapy for Western practitioners of Chinese medicine, this authoritative introduction explores the history, theory and function of the practice.Through the exploration of classic texts and contemporary standards, it provides everything needed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the technique.
Fundamentals of Chinese Fingernail Image Diagnosis (FID) Jie-Jia Li, Jian-Ping Fu, and Jack Li
FEB 2014 | 208 | pb | 9781848190993 | £25.00 | $39.95 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: MED004000
This practical quick reference guide and introduction to Chinese Fingernail Image Diagnosis (FID) will be useful for anyone interested in diagnostic techniques, especially those working in the fields of Chinese Medicine, integrative medicine and alternative healthcare. It is a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of FID, a non-invasive clinical examination which can assess an individual’s state of health. FID can be used as an auxiliary diagnostic method to provide diagnostic clues and proper guidance for treatment. Formed by blood and Qi between the nail bed and nail plate, the fingernail image can be used to observe pathological changes within the body. This book equips readers with the knowledge needed to analyse fingernail images and assess them for diagnostic purposes. Covering the origins of FID, methods of examination and the practical application of FID for assisting diagnosis in a wide range of common disorders, the authors provide a complete guide to FID, with illustrations, visuals and detailed case examples.
Common Laboratory Tests Used by TCM Practitioners When to Refer Patients for Lab Tests and How to Read and Interpret the Results
Partha Banerjee MD and Christina Captain DOM MAR 2014 | 128 | pb | 9781848192058 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: MBGL,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED001000
“Common Laboratory Tests Used by TCM Practitioners should be in every practitioner’s office, every school library and part of acupuncture programs. The patient expects it. Society needs it. The book is arranged by disease and system. This approach is enhanced for learners with clear and pertinent background information which services the acupuncturist’s needs perfectly.” Partha Banerjee, MD, completed his medical training in Calcutta, India. He then moved to the US where he specialized in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Geriatrics.
William R. Morris, PhD, DOAM, President, AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine, Austin, Texas This book is an essential reference for Traditional Chinese Medicine students and practitioners that teaches how to use and understand Western laboratory testing in the treatment and referral of patients. The book focuses on symptoms that commonly present in TCM practices and provides useful case studies, TCM perspectives, and quizzes throughout.
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Improving and Expanding Practice Getting Better at Getting People Better Creating Successful Therapeutic Relationships Noah Karrasch
OCT 2014 | 192 | pb | 9781848192393 | £17.99 | $28.95 BIC: MBDP,VXH | BISAC: MED004000
What is it that really gets people better? With practical information on how to support clients’ healing processes, this book helps practitioners across a wide range of physical and medical therapies, as well as psychotherapists, to improve their practice and get better at what they do. Getting to the core of true healing, Noah Karrasch explores the essentials of effective practice that apply across all healing modalities and expands on a four step formula based on these essentials: caring about patrons, providing a safe setting, communicating with clients, and encouraging their participation in their own healing.
The Compassionate Practitioner How to create a successful and rewarding practice Jane Wood
AUG 2014 | 208 | pb | 9781848192225 | £15.99 | $24.95 BIC: MBDP,MX | BISAC: MED004000
Jane Wood is a teacher, supervisor, workshop facilitator and retired homeopathic practitioner.
“Most of us enter the therapeutic relationship with a qualification in use of specialized healing techniques, yet little or no idea about how to navigate either the psychological implications of the work, or indeed the hands-on business of setting up a practice. Jane Wood investigates with clarity, tackling issues theoretically, as well as giving personal development techniques to implement changes that should act from within to without. It seems to me that she has left few stones unturned.” Misha Norland, homeopathic practitioner of 40 years’ experience, teacher and author Focusing on the importance of relationship-building, this handbook explains how to turn new clients into regulars and make your practice flourish. If you can create trust, loyalty and a sense of safety in new clients, they are more likely to commit to the further appointments needed to experience the healing you have to offer. This book considers how best to enhance the client’s experience at every stage of the consultation through compassion and mindfulness. It is full of practical advice about everything from creating the right ambience in the therapy room to maintaining a positive attitude through self-reflection.
Methodologies for Effectively Assessing Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Research Tools and Techniques
Mark J. Langweiler and Peter W. McCarthy APR 2015 | 256 | hb | 9781848192515 | £40.00 | $65.00 BIC: MX,VXHT1 | BISAC: MED004000
Mark Langweiler, BA DC DAAPM, is Senior Lecturer at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, University of South Wales.
Finding the right criteria to use when judging Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) is essential if it is to stand up to criticism from those concerned about the importance of evidence-based medicine. This edited volume highlights how CAM requires different research tools and techniques to conventional medicine and examines suitable methodologies for effectively assessing CAM. Providing direction in research and the best criteria to appropriately assess each discipline, this book highlights and responds to the issues underlying research in CAM. It will be of interest to anyone involved in CAM research, in addition to CAM practitioners and students, western medical practitioners looking to include CAM in their treatments, and anyone studying research design and methodology.
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Improving and Expanding Practice The Book of Games and Warm Ups for Group Leaders - Second Edition Leo Rutherford
OCT 2014 | 160 | pb | 9781848192355 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: MQTC,VXWS | BISAC: PSY048000
Based on Shamanic principles and the philosophy that laughter and play are basic human needs that feed the soul and unleash natural creativity, the tried, tested and proven activities in this book can be used with all ages. They are helpfully split into different sections, covering everything from warm-up games to verbal improvisation games, theatre games and warm-downs. Drawing on decades of experience in this substantially revised and expanded new edition, the author shares the games, improvisations and dance structures that he has found most effective in his work as a group leader and participant, and includes tips throughout on how to be a good facilitator and run a successful group. With lists of resources, including a musicography, the book is an inspiring and practical resource for anyone running a group.
Archetypal Imagery and the Spiritual Self Techniques for Coaches and Therapists Annabelle Nelson
JUN 2014 | 208 | pb | 9781848192201 | £15.99 | $24.95 BIC: JMAN,MMJT,VS,VXA | BISAC: PSY010000
Annabelle Nelson has a PhD in psychology and extensive teaching and writing experience.
Combining psychology and spirituality, this practical book considers archetypes from Asian, Middle Eastern and European myths and explains how they can be used in therapeutic practice to help clients achieve personal or clinical goals. This innovative model of archetype imagination is a powerful tool for coaches and therapists. It involves visualizing an archetype, which teaches the mind to focus, relaxes the ego, and opens the unconscious. This makes space for spiritual insights and allows the mind to let go of distracting sensations and emotions. Combining foundational psychological theories, brain physiology, and Hindu philosophy with the author’s visionary experiences, this book explains how to use this technique in clinical practice. Spiritual seekers will find the book’s insights a great complement to their practice.
“Imagery can not only change brain physiology to increase health, but can also open the unconscious to insight from the Spirit self. Annabelle Nelson’s practical techniques of using imagery with archetypes release human potential for healing, creativity and wisdom.” Barbara Dossey, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Co-Director, International Nurse Coach Association and Nightingale Initiative for Global Health
Principles of EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) What it is, how it works, and what it can do for you Lawrence Pagett with Paul Millward
JUL 2014 | 192 | pb | 9781848191907 | £9.99 | $19.95 BIC: VXH,VXM | BISAC: OCC011010
Lawrence Pagett is a fully registered and qualified hypnotherapist with ten years’ experience with a private practice.
This is the definitive introductory guide to Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a therapeutic psychological tool that draws on Chinese medicine and NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) to remove blockages within the energy system. The uses of EFT are numerous and this handbook is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in learning more about the positive impact EFT techniques can have on their wellbeing. Traditional and modern approaches of EFT are explained alongside a comprehensive description of EnergyEFT, the most advanced and evolved form. Simple practical usages of EFT for stress reduction are included, with step-by-step instruction on how to use tapping to remove stress and energise yourself.
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Specific Conditions Learning to Cope with CRPS | RSD Putting life first and pain second Karen Rodham
OCT 2014 | 144 | pb | 9781848192409 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: MBNH9,VFJB | BISAC: HEA036000
Karen Rodham is a chartered health psychologist specialising in CRPS. Whilst working as an academic at the University of Bath she also practiced at the Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases. As of May 2014 she is Professor of Health Psychology at Staffordshire University, UK.
With the help of this compact guide, anyone suffering from CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) (also known as RSD – Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) will better understand their condition and cope with the reality of living with it. Prof Karen Rodham draws on a wealth of clinical experience to give tried-andtested practical advice for managing this very complex and debilitating syndrome, about which very little is understood by the medical community at large. Ten first-hand patient accounts of living with CRPS illustrate just how wide-ranging the impact can be physically, socially and emotionally, and what has helped on an individual basis. This book’s hands-on guidance will be of great help to people diagnosed with CRPS and show family and friends how they can best provide support. It is also an essential resource for health psychologists working with CRPS patients. Contents: Introduction. 1. What is CRPS? 2. What is it like to live with CRPS? 2.1. Happy’s Story. 2.2. Helen’s Story. 2.3. Cloggy’s Story. 2.4. Sam’s Story. 2.5. Sarah’s Story. 2.6. Melanie’s Story. 2.7. Thomas’s Story. 2.8. Crystal’s Story. 2.9. Stella’s Story. 2.10. Snoopy’s Story. 2.11. What can we learn from these stories? 3. How can I cope with CRPS? 4. CRPS does not just affect the person who is diagnosed with CRPS. 5. Endings. Useful resources. References.
A Guide to Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) Bending without Breaking (2nd edition) Isobel Knight
Foreword by Alan Hakim DEC 2014 | 320 | pb | 9781848192317 | £14.99 | $24.95 BIC: VFJD | BISAC: HEA039000
Isobel Knight is a writer, researcher and periodic lecturer on Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type). She is also a practising Bowen Therapist. Isobel is the author of ‘A Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Ehlers-Danlos (Type III) - Hypermobility Syndrome’ and she co-wrote, with John Wilks, ‘Using the Bowen Technique to Address Complex and Common Conditions,’ also published by Singing Dragon. She lives in South London.
Covering everything from recognising symptoms and obtaining initial diagnosis to living with the condition on a daily basis, this complete guide to living with and managing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type - formerly known as Type III) has been revised and fully-updated in this accessible new edition. The author, who has the condition, looks at how it affects children and adolescents and explores pain management, pregnancy, physical and psychological aspects, and how it widely affects dancers and other performance artists. New material includes: • changes in terminology • information on how osteopathy and nutrition can help • psychological approaches beyond CBT • how to deal with professionals • what to expect from support groups and rehabilitation programmes This new edition will be a must for anybody who suffers, or suspects they might be suffering from, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Hypermobility Type) and provides everything needed to enjoy a fulfilling life with this complex condition. It will also be of interest to their families and friends, and professionals working with Hypermobility Type EDS.
Stop Panic Attacks in 10 Easy Steps Sandra Scheinbaum
FEB 2015 | 160 | pb | 9781848192461 | £8.99 | $14.95 BIC: VFJP | BISAC: SEL024000
This step-by-step guide to preventing panic attacks provides simple strategies for stopping a panic attack on the spot and overcoming them in the long-term. Sandra Scheinbaum presents tried-and-tested methods, including new cutting-edge approaches based on functional medicine. The ten easy steps in this book will help readers to control their fight or flight response and overcome panic attacks naturally and permanently.
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Specific Conditions Qigong for Wellbeing in Dementia and Aging Stephen Rath
Illustrated by LauRha Frankfort JAN 2015 | 160 | pb | 9781848192539 | £15.99 | $25.95 BIC: JKSG | BISAC: MED058060
Qigong is the centuries-old practice of moving vital energy (Qi) through the channels of the body, known as meridians, to achieve vitality and health. Research has shown that Qigong practice can support cognitive functioning, as well as emotional and physical wellbeing, in people with dementia. Guided by the teachings of Grandmaster Hong Liu, Stephen Rath presents a set of accessible Qigong exercises and breathing techniques adapted specifically for older people who may be frail or have limited mobility, and to address specific symptoms associated with dementia. These include exercises for the hands and feet, exercises for releasing emotions through the Five Animal Sounds, seated exercises, and facial exercises. The exercises are presented with clear explanatory illustrations, and accompanying online videos of seniors practicing Qigong support both individual and group instruction. The final part of the book describes the Chinese understanding of nutrition as an essential underpinning of good health into old age, and provides health-giving food and drink recipes for people with dementia based on these principles. There is also a helpful chapter on practicing Qigong to protect against caregiver burnout. This will be an invaluable book for care professionals, nurses, activity coordinators, and physical therapists, as well as people with dementia and their families.
Recovery and Renewal Your essential guide to overcoming dependency and withdrawal from sleeping pills, other ‘benzo’ tranquillisers and antidepressants - Revised Edition Baylissa Frederick
MAY 2014 | 208 | pb | 9781849055345 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: JFFH,MMZR,VFJK | BISAC: SEL013000
This easy-to-read, inspirational and supportive guide is essential reading for anyone struggling to overcome prescription drug dependency. This book explores everything you need to know before, during and after withdrawal, from how to recognise the symptoms to how to manage them and make firm steps towards recovery. With a focus on recovery and empowerment, it provides all the practical and emotional support needed to help you cope and regain control.
Homeopathy and Autism Spectrum Disorder A Guide for Practitioners and Families Mike Andrews
JUN 2014 | 208 | pb | 9781848191686 | £15.99 | $24.95 BIC: MX,VFJD,VXH | BISAC: HEA030000
Homeopathy can be an effective way to manage aggression, improve physical health problems and enhance overall wellbeing in people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This book presents the clinical experiences of homeopaths working with autism around the world, exploring the real clinical outcomes that are being achieved in practice. It will be compelling reading for homeopaths, other healthcare professionals, teachers, parents and all those who come in to contact with children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Bodywork Using the Bowen Technique to Address Complex and Common Conditions John Wilks and Isobel Knight
AUG 2014 | 384 | pb | 9781848191679 | £35.00 | $60.00 BIC: MX,MXH | BISAC: MED004000
“This book draws upon the experience of a broad team of practitioners to illustrate the value of Bowen therapy for patients with complex health conditions. It is a rich resource that will inspire, encourage and guide Bowen therapists of all persuasions.” Graham Pennington, author of A Textbook of Bowen Technique John Wilks is a Bowen and craniosacral instructor and author. He works in a physiotherapy and integrated healthcare practice in the west of England. He is a former chairman of the Bowen Association of the UK and of the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK.
The Bowen technique resets and repairs the body, restoring balance to relieve pain and improve energy.This book shows how it can be particularly effective at alleviating conditions that are renowned for being difficult to treat, as well as at enhancing performance in dance and other sports. Covering lower back pain, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, hayfever, asthma, diabetes (type 2), migraines, stress and tension disorders, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, palliative care, performance enhancement, and in pre and post-natal care, clinical case studies reveal Bowen technique in action along with detailed explanations of how and why Bowen is so effective for each of these different situations. This is the perfect book for Bowen practitioners, and other complementary and alternative health practitioners and medical professionals wanting to know how and why the Bowen technique can help their patients, as well as patients interested in learning about what Bowen can do for them.
Zero Balancing Touching the Energy of Bone John Hamwee
Foreword by Fritz Smith, MD FCCAc Illustrations by Gina Michaels SEP 2014 | 144 | pb | 9781848192348 | £14.99 | $24.95 BIC: VXH | BISAC: MED004000
The definitive guide to Zero Balancing brings this increasingly popular therapy to life. It contains a clear description of the anatomy and physiology of energy which leads on to a compelling explanation of how and why this form of bodywork can have such powerful effects. Throughout, there are illustrations which convey the unique energy of a Zero Balancing session and John Hamwee provides fascinating examples of clients, their experiences and the outcomes of the work.
Body Intelligence
Creating a New Environment Second Edition
Ged Sumner DEC 2009 | 224 | pb | 9781848190269 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: MFC,MX | BISAC: HEA032000
Body Intelligence offers a new understanding of how the body works and leads the reader to a greater sense of wellbeing and an enriched sense of self. Experiential exercises, guided meditations and movements are provided throughout the book, helping the reader to develop improved levels of health and body intelligence.
Cranial Intelligence
A Practical Guide to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Ged Sumner and Steve Haines JUL 2010 | 320 | pb | 9781848190283 | £16.99 | $27.95 BIC: MXH,VXH | BISAC: HEA032000
This new and important textbook demystifies the biodynamic approach to craniosacral therapy and shows how and why it can be so effective at bringing about a natural realignment towards optimal health. The authors describe how to respond appropriately to each client’s system, and how to support deep-felt and lasting change in patients.
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Flower Remedies The Practitioner’s Encyclopedia of Flower Remedies The Definitive Guide to All Flower Essences, their Making and Uses Clare G. Harvey
Foreword by Richard Gerber OCT 2014 | 512 | hb | 9781848191730 | £60.00 | $95.00 BIC: MX,VXH | BISAC: MED004000
Clare G. Harvey is an internationally recognised authority on flower essences. She was originally trained by her grandmother, who was taught by Dr Edward Bach and Nora Weeks. Clare has been a Flower Essence Consultant since the 1990’s, first at The Hale Clinic, London, and now in her own clinic at 103-105 Harley Street. A teacher and lecturer, Clare started the first International Flower Essence School for Practitioners, The International Federation for Vibrational Medicine, in 1988 which runs introductory and professional training courses.
“If life is a journey of learning, then flower essences are simple aids to help us effortlessly on the journey of learning about ourselves. This encyclopedia is an excellent and thorough text on the whole subject of using flower essences, the why, the how, the what and the when. Packed with useful tips and original insights (such as the concept of long, slow, shock), every practitioner, user and explorer of essence work will find help in abundance.” Dr Andrew Tresidder, Somerset GP and Educator, Life President of British Flower and Vibrational Essence Association This comprehensive encyclopedia brings together flower essences gathered from all corners of the globe, from Hawaii and the Himalayas to America and the Australian Bush. It explains what flower remedies are, how they work and how to choose the right remedies for your clients’ needs. The properties of 33 families of flower essences and the benefits of over 2,000 remedies, combinations, mists and creams are described. An easyto-use ailment chart pinpoints remedies for a wide range of physical and psychological conditions, from stress to hormonal imbalance and from allergy to depression. The author provides instructions for prescribing, preparing and using flower remedies alongside illustrative patient case studies. This will be the definitive handbook for practitioners, therapists and students and will be valuable reading for those wanting to learn more about how they can use flower essences in their practice.
The Essence Practitioner Choosing and using flower and other essences Sue Lilly
Foreword by Tony Pinkus DEC 2014 | 208 | pb | 9781848192508 | £14.99 | $24.95 BIC: MX,VXH | BISAC: MED004000
This practical handbook covers everything you need to know to use flower and other essences effectively with clients. Sue Lilly explains what is happening energetically when essences are at work and draws on her wealth of essence knowledge to provide guidelines for: • Assessing - techniques for testing clients • Choosing - how to select appropriate essences for a range of conditions Sue Lilly has been involved in many aspects of healing for over thirty years. She has a wide ranging experience as a therapist and teacher - Flower Essences, Crystal Therapy, Astrology, Yoga, Meditation, Colour Therapy, Nutrition, Spiritual Development and Counselling. Sue is a qualified teacher and holds a Diploma in Clinical and Creative Supervision.
• Using - new and innovative applications of essences • Creating - different methods of creating essences and guidelines for selling them • Expanding knowledge - how essences can be linked to chakras, meridians and subtle bodies and how this knowledge can enhance practice This comprehensive guide is ideal for any student starting out or any practitioner wanting to explore new ways of using essences.
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Aromatherapy Aromatherapy vs MRSA Antimicrobial essential oils to combat bacterial infection, including the superbug Maggie Tisserand
OCT 2014 | 176 | pb | 9781848192379 | £14.99 | $22.95 BIC: VXH,VXHC | BISAC: HEA029000
Maggie first became interested in alternative medicine in the early 1970s when it was called ‘fringe medicine’. Based on practical experience of using essential oils to overcome serious chest infections picked up in India, Maggie began investigating the possibility that a combination of essential oils might be effective in combating multi-drug resistant infections. This led to working with the MRSA Support group and successful trials with volunteers.
Addressing the challenge of serious infection, especially MRSA, in hospitals, in the community, and in animals, Maggie Tisserand focuses on the scientifically proven effects of antibacterial essential oils, and their usefulness in managing infection, including the ‘superbug’. She profiles the key essential oils - tea tree, manuka and thyme - covering everything from habitat, chemistry and commercial uses to the latest scientific research that proves their effectiveness against bacterial infection, and how they should be used. She also includes information about other methods that have been shown to help with the management of acute infection, including allicin from garlic, silver, manuka honey and phage therapy. Breaking new ground in the field of essential oils, this scientifically based but accessible book will be essential reading for aromatherapists, health professionals and everyone interested in effective ways in which to combat infection and stay healthy. With the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the danger of bacteria staying alive on surfaces and clothing, it is in the interests of every therapist and practitioner to be aware of these threats and instigate preventative measures. Contents: Part I. 1. MRSA – World View. 2. MRSA – Human Stories. 3. MRSA in Animals. 4. Evolution of MRSA. 5. Microbiology Explained. Part II. 6. Tea Tree. 7. Manuka. 8. Thyme. 9. Further Research with Essential Oils. 10. Other Ways to Combat MRSA. Part III. Appendices. 1. Facts & Figures. 2. Reasons for Resistance. 3. Risk Factors. 4. Before Going into Hospital. 5. Essential Oils. 6. Wound Care. 7. Extra Reading. 8. International Agencies. Resources – Products. Resources – Services. Glossary. References. About the Author.
The Spirit in Aromatherapy Working with Intuition Gill Farrer-Halls
JUL 2014 | 112 | pb | 9781848192096 | £11.99 | $18.95 BIC: VXHC | BISAC: MED004000
Gill Farrer-Halls is the author of eighteen published nonfiction books in the Mind Body Spirit genre, including The Aromatherapy Bible. A practising aromatherapist, she has been a Principal Teacher and Examiner with the International Federation of Aromatherapists for over 20 years.
“In aromatherapy, intuition is a quality that is frequently overlooked and sometimes dismissed. Gill Farrer-Halls, an experienced therapist and mentor, explores how meditation can be instrumental in harnessing our intuitive potential. Here, we learn how to form a deep rapport with essential oils and absolutes, and bring mindfulness to our massage practice. This book allows us to perceive aromatherapy from an alternative perspective; it infuses our experience with magic and insight, persuading us that intuitive practice is a path to both personal and professional transformation.” Jennifer Peace Rhind PhD, Chartered Biologist, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, writer, author and essential oils consultant The importance of intuition in aromatherapy blending, essential and base oil selection and bodywork is the focus of Gill Farrer-Halls’ authoritative new book. Drawing on her extensive experience as a practicing aromatherapist and aromatherapy teacher, she explores ways of increasing intuitive awareness of the nature and depth of individual essential oils, and takes the reader through meditative techniques that can help practitioners deepen their practice. She goes on to show how an intuitive and meditative approach can, with time, transform clinical practice, and help practitioners create original, effective, synergistic and holistic blends as well as develop and enhance on-going work with clients. An important resource on the use of intuitive inner wisdom in aromatherapy practice, this book will be of interest and practical use to aromatherapists, bodywork practitioners, students of aromatherapy and all who are interested in essential oils. Contents: Introduction. 1. A Fragrant Language. 2. Intuition. 3. Meditation & Aromatherapy. 4. Ancient & Modern Magic in Aromatherapy. 5. Aromatherapy Ritual: Spiritual & Sacred Use of Essential Oils. 6. Essential Oils & Absolutes. Endnote. Bibliography.
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Aromatherapy Listening to Scent An Olfactory Journey with Aromatic Plants and Their Extracts Jennifer Peace Rhind
JUN 2014 | 164 | pb | 9781848191259 | £15.99 | $25.95 BIC: VXHC | BISAC: MED004000
“Natural perfume is the key for those who love fragrances but have not yet encountered the world of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy opens doors to enjoying the benefits of natural aromatic raw materials: essential oils. With this book Jennifer Rhind celebrates the joy of fragrances by composing a better understanding and use of natural perfume for both perfume addicts and aromatherapy lovers. Enjoy and listen to scent!” Jennifer Peace Rhind is a Chartered Biologist with a Ph.D. in Mycotoxicology from the University of Strathclyde. Her long-standing interest in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has led to qualifications in massage, aromatherapy and reflexology, and for thirteen years she worked as a therapist and partner in a multidisciplinary complementary healthcare clinic.
Claudia De Vos, Scent Psychologist, The Netherlands The olfactory journey described in this book introduces readers to the pleasures and benefits of educating and training the ‘nose’, our olfactory palate. Jennifer Peace Rhind explores the process of cultivating our sense of smell and demonstrates how the process itself can be therapeutic and enjoyable, as well as informative. She highlights the different skills involved, from olfactory vocabulary, awareness, and memory, through to discrimination and fragrance creation, and the activities that can help to acquire them, emphasizing the value of experiential learning. She describes the Japanese art of koh-do or the ‘way of incense’ and suggests ways of creating group events inspired by this. Based on her twenty five years’ experience working with essential oils and aromatic plant extracts, she also leads the reader through a variety of scent families, with information on the botanical source, odour profiles, olfactory notes, and suggestions for comparison with other scents.
A Sensory Journey
Meditations on Scent for Wellbeing
Jennifer Peace Rhind DEC 2013 | 24 | card set | 9781848191532 | £15.00 | $19.95 BIC: VXHC,VXM | BISAC: HEA029000
This card set, which includes 24 cards, a booklet and a sensory map, guides and informs scent meditation for personal and spiritual growth. Each card explores a different fragrance and features a scent description, an image of the botanical source, and inspirational words about the scent’s evocative influence to help guide meditation.
Fragrance and Wellbeing
Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche
Jennifer Peace Rhind OCT 2013 | 448 | pb | 9781848190900 | £28.00 | $45.00 BIC: VXH,VXHC | BISAC: HEA029000
For thousands of years fragrance has been used for altering emotional states and as part of spiritual practice. This book explores the impact of fragrance on the psyche from anthropological, perfumery and aromatherapy viewpoints and introduces a range of fragrance families – woody, resinous, spicy, herbaceous, agrestic, floral, citrus and attars.
Essential Oils
A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice Second Edition
Jennifer Peace Rhind JUN 2012 | 320 | pb | 9781848190894 | £19.99 | $35.00 BIC: VXHC | BISAC: MED004000
This research-based guide to essential oils and their use in contemporary aromatherapy provides a full historical and cultural context for aromatherapy practice. The characteristics of over 100 essential oils, absolutes and resinoids are provided in detail, including botanical and chemical information, usage and combinations.
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Nutrition Eat to Get Younger Tackling inflammation and other ageing processes for a longer, healthier life Lorraine Nicolle and Christine Bailey
JUN 2014 | 384 | pb | 9781848191792 | £14.99 | $24.95 BIC: VFMD,WBHS | BISAC: HEA017000
Lorraine Nicolle MSc is a nutrition practitioner with a regular clinic at a Londonbased natural health centre. Lorraine is also a nutrition lecturer and module leader on university-validated degree and post-graduate courses. She works with a healthcare company, writing and delivering nutrition education sessions for healthcare practitioners, and runs workplace nutrition programmes for businesses.
You can’t escape the ageing process but you can slow it down. By helping you to identify and address the problem areas that are accelerating your rate of ageing, this book reveals how to become more energised, sleep better, get leaner, avoid or delay age-related degenerative conditions typical in your family, and generally look and feel healthier in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond. Written by award-winning nutritionists, the book shows you how to manipulate your diet, supplements and lifestyle to strengthen the very body systems that are essential to extending your healthy years - systems such as inflammation, detoxification, carbohydrate metabolism and the stress response. It includes action plans for specific areas of interest, to help you focus on your own individual goal, whether this is reducing pain, improving your bones and joints, easing the menopause, losing weight, revitalising your skin, or reducing the chronic internal inflammation that is the precursor to most age-related diseases. Over 100 recipes, plus meal plans, lifestyle suggestions and questionnaires, that will help you feel and look rejuvenated, revitalized and youthful. FOR FREE SAMPLE RECIPES VISIT THE SINGING DRAGON BLOG: SINGINGDRAGON.COM/BLOG/
The Functional Nutrition Cookbook Addressing Biochemical Imbalances through Diet Lorraine Nicolle and Christine Bailey Foreword by Laurie Hofmann
SEP 2012 | 256 | pb | 9781848190795 | £24.99 | $39.95 BIC: MBNH3,MX,WBHS | BISAC: MED021000
This unique cookbook for food and health professionals looks beyond intervening in the symptoms of health problems and addresses the ways in which diet can be used to help correct underlying imbalances in the body. It also comes with an easy-to-use CD-Rom of printable recipes that can be used by practitioners to provide extra support for clients.
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Biochemical Imbalances in Disease A Practitioner’s Handbook
Edited by Lorraine Nicolle and Ann Woodriff Beirne APR 2010 | 392 | hb | 9781848190337 | £45.00 | $69.95 BIC: MBNH3,MX | BISAC: MED021000,HEA039000
Biochemical imbalances caused by nutritional deficiencies are a contributory factor in chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, auto-immune conditions and cancer. This handbook for practitioners explains how to identify and treat such biochemical imbalances in order to better understand and manage a patient’s ill-health.
Yogic Cooking Nutritious Vegetarian Food Garuda Hellas
OCT 2014 | 76 | pb | 9781848192492 | £8.99 | $13.95 BIC: VXHT2,WBH,WBJ | BISAC: HEA025000
An accessible introduction to yogic cooking. It has over 50 recipes for everything from appetisers and mains to soups and drinks, and includes information on the principles behind the yogic diet as well as dietary recommendations and guidelines. TURN TO PAGE 20 FOR FULL DETAILS
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Ayurveda Rasa Shastra The Hidden Art of Medical Alchemy Andrew Mason
Foreword by Vaidya Atreya Smith APR 2014 | 123648 | hb | 9781848191075 | £60.00 | $95.00 BIC: VXHT,VXHT1,VXHT2,VXWM | BISAC: MED004000
“An extraordinary book. Andrew Mason has succeeded in documenting the knowledge from this secret oral tradition that would otherwise have been lost forever.” Andrew Mason is an expert in Eastern Alchemy. He started studying holistic medicine 20 years ago, completing his training as an Ayurveda practitioner in 2006.
Philip Weeks, master herbalist, acupuncturist and author of Make Yourself Better and Painful Bladder Syndrome The first comprehensive analysis of Asian Medical Alchemy, this book describes the use of herbo-mineral-metal based medicines as used in some of the world’s oldest healing traditions. It offers a detailed exploration of Âyurvedic medicinal purification practices that seek to enhance the therapeutic potential of materials, metals and gemstones, as well as offering a concise overview of traditional and modern equipment and methods used in the manufacture of these medicines. The author’s unique and fascinating account of the hidden alchemical arts also explains some of the historical background behind the on-going quest amongst Asian alchemists for immortality.
Ayurvedic Medicine The Principles of Traditional Practice Sebastian Pole
SEP 2012 | 400 | hb | 9781848191136 | £45.00 | $75.00 BIC: VXHT,VXHT2 | BISAC: MED004000
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Ayurvedic Medicine clearly and comprehensively presents the unique theories and traditions of Ayurveda making them accessible to the health practitioner of today. With a brief history of traditional medicine in India and discussion of principles, treatment strategies and traditional Ayurvedic pharmacy and pharmacology, the book offers an essential overview of the culture in which Ayurveda has developed and the scientific basis behind this holistic approach. It details over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs, with images of fresh and dried plants, and 50 traditional formulas, including characteristics, usage, combinations, contraindications, and safety and dosage information for each. This essential resource explains the traditional medical system of Ayurveda, and provides guidance to students and practitioners on how to incorporate herbal medicine into their life and practice.
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Yoga Yoga Girls’ Club Do Yoga, Make Art, Be You Tiffani Bryant
FEB 2015 | 176 | pb | 9781848192591 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: JNH,YXA,YXL | BISAC: EDU006000,HEA025000,JNF053160
Tiffani Bryant, PhD, teaches yoga to diverse populations including teens, college students, and members of the military. She leads yoga and art experiences for young women in community centers, yoga studios, school settings, and spaces without walls.
Yoga Girls’ Club is a non-judgemental and fun environment for self-exploration where girls and young women can feel empowered to manage the changes, challenges and social pressures of teen life with confidence and self-awareness. The interactive workbook format introduces girls to yoga and meditation and offers frequent opportunities for self-reflection through short drawing and writing exercises, enabling girls to explore who they are and what they believe, in a positive and affirming way. The book guides the reader through 43 illustrated, easy-to-follow yoga postures, each with unique benefits for health and wellbeing, as well as explaining different yogic breathing techniques and suggesting yoga sequences to help girls develop their own yoga routines. There are also 9 fun art activities designed to encourage creative expression. Ideal for tween and teen girls aged 11-17, this book will also provide practical tools for yoga instructors, school counsellors, psychotherapists, arts therapists and youthworkers wanting to explore identity, encourage body confidence and promote self-esteem with this age group.
Yogic Cooking Nutritious Vegetarian Food Garuda Hellas
OCT 2014 | 80 | pb | 9781848192492 | £8.99 | $13.95 BIC: VXHT2,WBH,WBJ | BISAC: HEA025000
Garuda Hellas is a publishing house based in Thessaloniki, Greece, associated with the Bihar School of Yoga, India.
Yogic cooking is nutritious, easy to digest and free of toxins, allowing you to improve your health, keep your body strong and facilitate spiritual revolution. The aim of yoga is to cultivate a physical, mental and psychic balance so that higher states of being can be experienced. This can be achieved through a balanced vegetarian diet that includes all the essential vitamins and minerals. With 56 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, this book introduces the principles and practice of yogic cooking. There is an overview of the philosophy behind this traditionally vegetarian cuisine as well as dietary recommendations and guidelines. The recipes are perfect for all occasions, with appetisers, mains and desserts as well as sauces, soups and beverages. Recipes include courgette and potato mousaka, cauliflower pakora, dum aloo and warming Indian Chai tea. This cookbook will be an essential addition to the shelves of yoga students and teachers, practitioners of ayurvedic medicine, vegetarians or anyone interested in a vegetarian diet or the ayurvedic approach to life. Contents: 1.Yogic cooking. 2.Yoga and vegetarianism. 3. Types of vegetarians. 4. The psychology of cooking. 5. Vitamins and minerals. 6. Fifteen basic foods and their benefits. 7. Seasonal fruit and vegetables. 8. The dietary rules of Swami Sivananda. 9. Guidelines from Swami Satyananda. 10. Notes for all the recipes. 11. Appetizers, side dishes, sauces. I. Mint Raita. II. Cucumber Raita. III. Coconut Acha. IV. Red Acha. V. Yogurt Mayonnaise. VI. Pineapple Chutney (or other fruit). VII. Kalamata (Mung) Beans. 12. Used in Various Recipes. I. Basic Recipe. II. Natural Vegetable Stock. III. Bechamel Sauce. IV. Rice. 13. Soups. I. Dhal. II. Sambar Dhal. III. Curry Soup. IV. Courgette Soup with Basil. V. Pumpkin Soup. VI. Vegetarian Magiritsa Soup. 14. Main Dishes. I. Sabjee. II. Paneer Palak. III. Bhajee. IV. Briam (vegetable casserole or oven baked). V. Courgette and Potato Mousaka. VI. Rice Pulau. VII. Biryani. VIII. Vegetable Curry. IX. Cauliflower au gratin. X. Dum Aloo (baby potatoes). XI. Khichari. XII. Chickpeas with Rice. XIII. Upuma. XIV. Fried Vegetable Cutlets. 15. Marinades-batters. I. Batter for Fried Vegetables. II. Marinade for Barbequed Vegetables. III. Marinade for Baked Potatoes. IV. Exotic Marinade for Thai Barbeque. 16. Pulses. I. Black-eyed Bean Salad. II. Lentil Salad. III. Moogoris (vegetarian falafel). 17. Breads. I. Chapatis. II. Puri. III. Roti. IV. Parathas Roti. 18. Snacks. I. Samosa. II. Pakora. III. Cauliflower Pakora. IV. Kachori. V. Spinach Kachori. 19. Sweets. I. Sweet Halva. II. Rasgoola. III. Rice Pudding. IV. Samadhi Express. 20. Tea-beverages. I. Karam Chai (for colds). II. Indian Chai. III. Indian Chai with milk. IV. Lassi.
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Yoga The Four Dignities The Spiritual Practice of Walking, Standing, Sitting, and Lying Down Cain Carroll
SEP 2014 | 224 | pb | 9781848192164 | £16.99 | $24.95 BIC: VXM | BISAC: OCC010000
“Cain Carroll has produced a must-have book that is essential reading for any self-respecting person on the path of self-cultivation. A wonderful collection of wisdom from diverse traditions that serves to illuminate the simple universal truths at their heart. This book needs to be with you standing, walking, sitting or lying down.” Cain Carroll is a pioneering teacher, speaker and author in the field of self-healing and embodied spirituality. He has studied the martial, healing, and spiritual arts of Asia since childhood. Cain is founder of the Taoflow Yoga system, co-author of Partner Yoga, Mudras of India, Mudras of Yoga Card Deck, and creator of three instructional DVDs: Pain-Free Joints, Heal Neck & Shoulder Pain, and Digestive Power. Visit www. caincarroll.com
Gordon Faulkner, Principal Instructor, Chanquanshu School of Daoist Arts and author of Managing Stress with Qigong Offering a fresh perspective on immediate presence and embodied spiritual practice, The Four Dignities shows how the mindful cultivation of the four essential postures – walking, standing, sitting, and lying down – are the basis for a formal practice to develop greater vitality and spiritual awakening. The author reveals the subtle inner nuances of the four traditional meditations, and shows how they can be practiced as a unified system. Readers are given a profound understanding of correct posture, alignment, breathing, and attention, and the author explains the philosophical basis for the practice, offering a pathway toward realizing profound spiritual and energetic transformation. This accessible yet profound study will be an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of yoga, taiji, qigong, and meditation, as well as spiritual seekers, and anyone interested in Eastern philosophy or the study of movement.
Mudras of India
A Comprehensive Guide to the Hand Gestures of Yoga and Indian Dance
Cain Carroll and Revital Carroll Foreword by David Frawley MAY 2013 | 344 | pb | 9781848191099 | £16.99 | $29.95 BIC: HPDF,VFMG,VXH | BISAC: HEA025000
For the first time, the elaborate system of Indian hand mudras has been compiled into a comprehensive format that allows readers access to this still esoteric body of knowledge. The book presents over 200 mudras, each with photograph, Sanskrit name, translation, and a detailed explanation of technique, application, benefits and historical context.
Mudras of Yoga
72 Hand Gestures for Healing and Spiritual Growth
Cain Carroll with Revital Carroll OCT 2013 | 72 | card set | 9781848191761 | £17.99 | $25.00 BIC: HPDF,VXH | BISAC: HEA025000
This card set provides 72 hand mudras used in yoga. Each card presents a full-colour image of the mudra, includes concise information on techniques and applications and details physical, energetic and spiritual benefits. The accompanying booklet explains how to use the mudras at home and specifies those that address health common complaints.
Mudras of Indian Dance
52 Hand Gestures for Artistic Expression
Revital Carroll with Cain Carroll OCT 2013 | 52 | card set | 9781848191754 | £17.99 | $25.00 BIC: ASD,HPDF | BISAC: HEA025000
This attractive set of user-friendly cards shows the 52 fundamental hand mudras used in Indian dance and theatre. Each card presents a full-colour image of the mudra with Sanskrit name, transliteration and English translation, and concise information on the origins and applications. Essential for students of Indian Dance.
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Yoga Chair Yoga Seated Exercises for Health and Wellbeing Edeltraud Rohnfeld
Illustrated by Edeltraud Rohnfeld SEP 2011 | 192 | pb | 9781848190788 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: JNSG,VFJD,VFMG | BISAC: HEA025000
This is the complete, step-by-step and fully illustrated guide to chair yoga, which can be practiced by virtually anyone to stimulate physical and mental well-being. It is particularly beneficial for those with limited mobility, including the elderly, individuals rehabilitating after injury or illness and people with physical disabilities.
BESTSELLER Chair Yoga Seated Exercises for Health and Wellbeing Edeltraud Rohnfeld
Illustrated by Edeltraud Rohnfeld OCT 2013 | DVD Video | 9781848191846 | £10.99 | $17.95 BIC: JNSG,VFJD,VFMG | BISAC: HEA025000
With voiceover instructions and onscreen demonstrations, this DVD guides the viewer through two 40-minute chair yoga routines, which can be practiced by virtually anyone to stimulate physical and mental wellbeing. This versatile form of yoga is specially designed for those with limited mobility through age, illness, injury or physical disability.
Frog’s Breathtaking Speech How children (and frogs) can use yoga breathing to deal with anxiety, anger and tension Michael Chissick
Illustrated by Sarah Peacock JAN 2012 | 48 | hb | 9781848190917 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: VFJP,YBCS | BISAC: HEA025000
Frog is very worried as he has an important speech to make at his school assembly. Can learning about breathing help calm his nerves? This charming illustrated picture book teaches children yoga breathing techniques through a fun and interactive story, and shows them how to use their breath to cope with difficult feelings such as anger and anxiety.
Ladybird’s Remarkable Relaxation How children (and frogs, dogs, flamingos and dragons) can use yoga relaxation to help deal with stress, grief, bullying and lack of confidence Michael Chissick
Illustrated by Sarah Peacock SEP 2013 | 48 | hb | 9781848191464 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: JNH,YBCS,YXG,YXL | BISAC: JUV039240
Frog, Dog, Flamingo and Dragon are all very upset. Ladybird listens to their worries and comes up with a plan that will help them all – let’s learn Ladybird’s Remarkable Relaxation! This engaging picture book teaches an effective yoga relaxation technique that children can use anywhere and anytime to cope with anxiety, stress, grief, or bullying. FOR MORE CHILDREN’S BOOKS SEE PAGE 31
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Meditation Body Intelligence Meditation Finding presence through embodiment Ged Sumner
JUL 2014 | 168 | pb | 9781848191747 | £14.99 | $22.95 BIC: VXM | BISAC: OCC010000
Ged Sumner introduces the unique Body Intelligence form of meditation which creates a deeply felt connection with the physical body. The exercises and meditations inspire readers to take time out from the stresses of modern life, and helps them to tune in to subtle states of life that lie within the body. Pathways are provided to access different levels of connections, from the powerful, collective wholeness of the diaphragm to the calmness and flow of the fluid body. With a little practice a deep relationship and awareness emerges. The innovative methods Sumner describes allow practitioners to open up their awareness of the body’s sensations, bringing about a powerful sense of presence and experience of the now. This can lead to remarkable meditative states of bliss, energy and trauma resolution.
The Meditation Book of Light and Colour Pauline Wills
MAY 2014 | 112 | pb | 9781848192027 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: VXM | BISAC: OCC010000
Meditating with colour can be a powerful way to improve health and well-being and this simple handbook provides a full spectrum of new and easy-to-use colour meditation exercises. Red can be used to improve circulation and fight infection; blue to soothe the mind and lower blood pressure. Each chapter looks at a particular colour and its associated chakra, discusses the characteristics and healing properties, and offers a series of relaxing breathing exercises and transformative visualisations for working with the colour in question. Anyone can practice these simple meditations in the home, and they are ideal for colour therapists, energy healers, yoga instructors and meditation leaders to use with clients.
Colour Healing Manual
The Complete Colour Therapy Programme Revised Edition
Pauline Wills AUG 2013 | 216 | pb | 9781848191655 | £15.99 | $24.95 BIC: VXH,VXPC | BISAC: MED004000
The healing properties of colour and light have been recognised since ancient times; today colour therapy techniques are used to great effect in a range of complementary therapies and for personal wellbeing. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to colour healing and offers step-by-step instructions for diagnosis and treatment.
Chasing the Phantom
In Pursuit of Myth and Meaning in the Realm of the Snow Leopard
Eduard Fischer MAY 2014 | 264 | pb | 9781848191723 | £9.99 | $15.95 BIC: HPDF,HRLK,WTL | BISAC: TRV001000
For twenty-five years Eduard Fischer returned to the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, enthralled by the unique culture of this ancient Buddhist kingdom, and seeking to catch just a glimpse of the elusive snow leopard. This is the tale of that quest, but also an exploration of myth, art, science, and the sacred space of high mountains.
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Daoist Internal Alchemy The Key to the Qigong Meditation State Rujing and Still Qigong Tianjun Liu
Foreword by Master Zhongxian Wu NOV 2014 | 240 | pb | 9781848192324 | £18.99 | $29.95 BIC: VXHT1,VXM | BISAC: OCC010000
Exploring classic Qigong meditation from the perspective of modern psychology, parapsychology and cognitive science, Dr. Tianjun Liu defines the mental state of ‘still’ Qigong in new terms, identifying a specific mental state, Rujing. He examines the psychology of meditation, showing what happens, both mentally and physically, when a person is in a meditation state. Dr Liu shows how the mastery of Rujing is a fundamental skill vital to the practice of Qigong, and presents a new type of Qigong exercise which takes the achievement of Rujing as its primary goal. His scientific approach to meditation is a breakthrough in this area and will be of interest to practitioners of Qigong and related practices at any level, in addition to anyone with an academic interest in meditation.
NEW Daoist Meditation The Purification of the Heart Method of Meditation and Discourse on Sitting and Forgetting (Zuò Wàng Lùn) by Si Ma Cheng Zhen Translated and with a commentary by Wu Jyh Cherng SEP 2014 | 336 | pb | 9781848192119 | £29.99 | $49.95 BIC: HRKN5,WSTM | BISAC: OCC010000
Wu Jyh Cherng (1958-2004), was a Taoist High Priest and Master of Meditation, Rites and Ceremonies. He was born in Taiwan, Republic of China, and moved with his parents to Rio de Janeiro in 1973.
Master Cherng’s translation of Discourse on Sitting and Forgetting, an 8th century classic text on meditation by Si Ma Cheng Zhen, is accompanied by his extensive explanatory commentary, unique in its ability to make this complex text accessible to the Western reader. In the introduction to the text, Master Cherng explains how to practice the Purification of the Heart method of meditation and photographs clearly illustrate the correct postures. He deciphers the Chinese metaphors and abstract language of Si Ma Cheng Zhen to give a clear explanation of the processes involved and the resulting changes to mind, spirit and body. His translation and explanatory commentary present the classic text in a way that can be easily understood and applied, allowing Western students of Daoism, and anyone with an interest in meditation, direct access to the meaning of this text in practice. Contents: Preface by Eva Wong. Foreword. Part 1. Xîn Zhâi Fa, The Purification of the Heart Method. 1. Introduction. 2. Fundamentals of the Method. 3. Theoretical Considerations. 4. Practicing Meditation. 5. Illustrations. Part 2. Zuò Wàng Lùn, Discourse on Sitting and Forgetting, with Comments by Wu Jyh Cherng. About the Author. Preface. 1. Trust and Respect. 2. Breaking the Ties. 3. Gathering the Mind. 4. Simplifying the Activities. 5. Authentic Contemplation. 6. Peaceful Fixation. 7. Possessing the Path. Afterword. Glossary.
Shen Gong and Nei Dan in Da Xuan A Manual for Working with Mind, Emotion, and Internal Energy Serge Augier. With translations by Isis Augier.
FEB 2015 | 240 | pb | 9781848192607 | £17.99 | $29.95 BIC: HRKN5,WSTM | BISAC: REL065000
The teaching and practices of the ancient Daoist tradition of Da Xuan have been kept secret for generations. In this ground-breaking book, Serge Augier, the current inheritor of the Da Xuan system, presents his unique approach to Daoism and reveals the basic principles and theory behind the practice of Da Xuan. Weaving a masterful presentation of both astonishing depth and refreshing simplicity, Augier covers the entire range of Daoist practices for mind, emotions and internal energy and describes specific exercises for cultivating and transforming the Jing (body energy), Qi (life force) and Shen (mind or spirit). He explains theory and practice in a clear, easy-tounderstand manner and explores the deeper reaches of Daoist internal practice in a way that enables practitioners of all levels to understand the reasoning behind their practice.
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Qigong The Four Dragons Clearing the Meridians and Awakening the Spine in Nei Gong Damo Mitchell
Foreword by Ole Saether AUG 2014 | 256 | pb | 9781848192263 | £17.99 | $29.95 BIC: VXHT1,WSTM | BISAC: OCC011010
The Four Dragons completes a trilogy of plain English Daoist Nei Gong titles setting out a methodology which has proven so successful at Damo Mitchell’s courses in Europe, the USA, and Asia. Damo’s structured approach to physical health and energetic purging has connected a current generation of students to the energetic realm and prepared them for the next proposition in the Daoist Arts - Nei Dan.
Damo Mitchell has studied the martial, medical and spiritual arts of Asia since the age of four. His studies have taken him across the planet in search of authentic masters. He is the technical director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, and teaches Nei Gong in the UK, Sweden and the USA.
Within the context of a larger discussion of Dao Yin, Damo Mitchell teaches and explains the Dragon Dao Yin exercises, a set of four short sequences designed to work with the subtle energies of the spine and lead pathogenic energies out of the body. More ‘Yang’ in nature than Qi Gong, Dao Yin focuses on outwards movements and strong internal cleansing. The book highlights this important distinction and covers the theory, history and development of Dao Yin exercises, as well as the relationship between Chinese medical theory and Dao Yin training. One chapter is devoted to problems related to stagnation and the flow of Qi, and explains the different causes and forms of stagnation. Later chapters look at breathing patterns and the extension of Yi, opening the joints, and rotating the bones and spine. Damo Mitchell also discusses stillness as the source of movement, the philosophical significance of the Dragon and the pearl, and the means of hardwiring Dao Yin exercises into the energetic body. Central to the discussion is the concept of the spine, and how to wake it up. For the first time in the English language, the Dragon exercises – Awakening, Swimming, Soaring and Drunken – are described in detail, with photographs and step-bystep instructions on each of the exercises as individual therapeutic exercises and as a form.
Daoist Nei Gong
The Philosophical Art of Change
Damo Mitchell Foreword by Cindy Engel JUL 2011 | 240 | pb | 9781848190658 | £14.99 | $24.95 BIC: HPDF,HRKN5,WSTM | BISAC: REL065000
For the first time in the English language, this book describes the philosophy and practice of Nei Gong. The author explains the philosophy which underpins this practice, and the methodology of Sung breathing, an advanced meditative practice, is described. The book also contains a set of Qigong exercises, accompanied by instructional illustrations. BESTSELLER
Heavenly Streams
Meridian Theory in Nei Gong
Damo Mitchell Foreword by Robert Aspell MAR 2013 | 304 | pb | 9781848191167 | £17.99 | $29.95 BIC: HRKN5,VXHT1,WSTM | BISAC: HEA032000
The art of connecting with, feeling and adjusting the energy body using the consciousness is often overlooked in Nei Gong and Qi Gong practice. Damo Mitchell provides step-bystep instructions on how to experience and adjust the various elements which make up the energy body in order to diagnose imbalances and restore harmony.
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Qigong Qigong Through the Seasons How to Stay Healthy All Year with Qigong, Meditation, Diet and Herbs Ronald H. Davis
Illustrated by Pamm Davis JAN 2015 | 240 | pb | 9781848192386 | £14.99 | $24.95 BIC: MBNH3,VXHT1 | BISAC: HEA007000
Within the holistic framework of the Daoist way, Ronald H. Davis provides a comprehensive and straightforward guide to the principles and practice of actively living in harmony with the seasonal energetic changes throughout the year. The program focuses on the importance of Qigong, meditation, and diet to support good mental and physical health. The author includes clear explanations of the theory underlying this approach to a healthy life, including the Five Phases of Change (Five Elements) of Chinese Medicine, the body’s Qi system of channels and reservoirs, and the concept of chronobiology. For each season he provides a Qigong specific for the season, meditations, herbal information, and dietary recommendations with simple recipes to support the functions of the organ in focus in that season.
Standing Qigong for Health and Martial Arts - Zhan Zhuang
Noel Plaugher
MAR | 2015 | 176 | pb | 9781848192577 | £13.99 | $19.95 BIC: VXHT1,WSTM | BISAC: HEA007000
In this complete and accessible guide, Noel Plaugher introduces standing qigong for health and martial arts. Beginning with an introduction and exploration of the health benefits, the book provides detailed instruction on the basic health postures and the process for diaphragmatic breathing. The second part of the book focuses on the martial postures and provides guidance on the subtle variations of the movements that help to cultivate and strengthen healing and internal power. Practice sequences are also included to help readers get started immediately.
Make the Tendons and Muscles Supple, Strengthen the Bones - Shu Jin Zhuang Gu Gong - 1st Form Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong Sequences 3 Professor Zhang Guangde
DEC 2014 | 128 | pb | 9781848192522 | £14.99 | $25.00 BIC: VXHT1 | BISAC: OCC011010
This new volume from Professor Zhang Guangde focuses on increasing mobility and flexibility, strengthening the spine and rebuilding strength after illness. The author offers detailed guidance on the sequence of 8 movements, each designed to relax the body, improving the flow of blood and energy to strengthen a specific bone or muscle group. An accompanying DVD featuring Professor Zhang Guangde, acknowledged as one of the greatest creators and teachers of qigong health exercises, shows how to carry them out effectively and safely.
Nourish the Blood,Tonify the Qi to Promote Longevity, and Calm and Concentrate the Mind to Regulate the Heart Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong Foundation Sequences 1
Thirteen Movements to Stretch the Body and Make it More Supple, and Guiding and Harmonising Energy to Regulate the Breath Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong Foundation Sequences 2
JUN 2011 / 128 / pb / 9781848190726 / £17.99 / $24.95
JUN 2011 / 112 / pb / 9781848190719 / £17.99 / $24.95
Professor Zhang Guangde’s Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong is part of the Chinese national health program and is the most popular form of Qigong practiced across the globe.
This is the second volume in Professor Zhang Guangde’s foundation Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong sequences, and the movements described synchronize breathing and concentration by enhancing the body’s flow of blood and energy.
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Qigong Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong Esoteric Talismans, Mantras, and Mudras in Healing and Inner Cultivation Master Zhongxian Wu
JUN 2011 | 112 | pb | 9781848190566 | £13.99 | $19.95 BIC: VXHT1,WSTM | BISAC: MED004000
“He provides a comprehensive and very accessible introduction to the main concepts and principles, then outlines twelve distinct exercises that tend to focus on the internal guiding and activation of qi, supported by hand and arm movements as well as mental visualizations and specific breathing patterns. The exercises can be done one by one or in an integrated sequence…A great book for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.” Livia Kohn, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Religion and East Asian Studies, Boston University Never before written about in the West, this advanced form of Qigong from one of China’s esoteric traditions offers great cumulative benefits from regular daily practice. Master Wu describes the practice in detail, provides the mantra, visualization, and mudra for each movement as well as explaining the therapeutic benefits of the practice.
Cosmic Orbit Qigong Ancient Methods of Healing and Cultivation Master Zhongxian Wu
MAR 2014 | 5400 | DVD Video | 9781848192232 | £30.00 | $39.95 BIC: VXHT1,WSTM | BISAC: OCC011010
Master Wu offers detailed instruction and explanation of these 12 movements from China’s esoteric Mt Emei tradition. He is the 7th generation lineage holder of this tradition. With details on the healing and internal alchemy benefits, a guided, uninterrupted full practice and a special bonus feature demonstrating modifications for those using a chair during their Qigong practice, this DVD is a complete learning tool for students and practitioners of any traditional Qigong form. Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong is an advanced internal cultivation practice from the Mt Emei school which also involves mudras, mantras and visualisations.
Vital Breath of the Dao Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong - Laohu Gong Master Zhongxian Wu
JAN 2008 | 256 | pb | 9781848190009 | £16.99 | $29.95 BIC: VFMG | BISAC: PHI023000
Lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu uses story-telling and a wealth of practical examples to introduce this powerful 24-movement Qigong form, which combines the traditions of ancient shamanism, Confucianism, Daoism, classical Chinese medicine, and the martial arts.
Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong Essential NeiGong for Health and Spiritual Transformation
Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu JUL 2012 | 200 | pb | 9781848191037 | £15.99 | $24.95 BIC: VXHT1,WSTM | BISAC: OCC011010
Fire Dragon Meridian Qigong is a traditional Chinese Qigong form that works directly on the meridians, awakening areas of stagnation and bringing the physical and emotional body into a balanced state of well-being.
Everyday Qigong Practice Richard Bertschinger Illustrated by Harriet E J Lewars NOV 2012 | 80 | pb | 9781848191174 | £9.99 | $16.95 BIC: VFMG,WSTM | BISAC: OCC011010
This useful handbook teaches simple Qigong exercises that can be easily practised such as Early Morning Meditations and the Silk Brocades. Suitable for young and old, this is the perfect introduction to classic Qigong exercises.
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Qigong
Da Wu
Health Qigong Da Wu Exercises
Compiled by the Chinese Health Qigong Association
This is a series of short introductions to different Chinese martial arts. Each book gives everything newcomers need to know about the disciplines including origins, key principles and etiquette, health benefits, and instructions for practice. The accompanying DVDs each demonstrate an authentic form from the traditions.z
JAN 2014 / 106 / pb / 9781848191921 / £13.99 / $22.95 BIC: VXHT1 / BISAC: HEA007000
Based on the traditional Da Wu qigong recorded in ancient documents, this book guides the reader through the set of joint-relaxing dance-like exercises with step-by-step instructions and photos.
Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Shi Er Fa 12-Movement Health Qigong for all Ages
Compiled by the Chinese Health Qigong Associaton JAN 2014 / 152 / pb / 9781848191952 / £13.99 / $22.95 BIC: VXHT1 / BISAC: HEA007000
Shi Er Duan Jin
12-Routine Sitting Exercises
Compiled by the Chinese Health Qigong Association JAN 2014 / 106 / pb / 9781848191914 / £13.99 / $22.95 BIC: VXHT1 / BISAC: HEA007000
An easy-to-learn but very extremely effective 12-movement qigong form taken from over 50 routines of Daoyin health qigong developed by Professor Zhang Guangde. The book provides fully-illustrated instruction on the 12 movements for both standing and seated positions, and an audio CD of verbal instruction and DVD demonstrating the form.
Suitable for all ages and abilities, this set of 12 seated qigong exercises synthesizes the principles of its founding schools and emphasises movements of the neck, shoulders, waist and legs.
Taiji Yangsheng Zhang
Mawangdui Daoyin Shu
JAN 2014 / 102 / pb / 9781848191945 / £13.99 / $22.95
Qigong from the Mawangdui Silk Paintings
Compiled by the Chinese Health Qigong Association JAN 2014 / 96 / pb / 9781848191938 / £13.99 / $22.95 BIC: VXHT1 / BISAC: HEA007000
Taiji Stick Qigong
Compiled by the Chinese Health Qigong Association BIC: VXHT1 / BISAC: HEA007000
The book explores an unusual and exciting Taiji Stick qigong form. The book provides fully-illustrated instruction, and includes a brief account on the origins and guidance for practice.
A powerful but easily learnt series of health qigong exercises based on images on ancient silk paintings. The book provides instruction on the movements, and includes a brief account of the origins and guidance for practice. The Chinese Health Qigong Association is dedicated to the popularization of and research into Health Qigong. Its aim is to carry forward the Chinese traditional culture of health promotion and facilitate communication between Western and Eastern Cultures. This series presents a range of accessible traditional exercises for both general and specific health issues. The books each come with DVD demonstrating the form and a CD with verbal instructions or music to accompany the exercises.
10-Minute Primer Chinese Kung Fu (Wushu) Zhou Qingjie FEB 2014 | 92 | pb | 9781848192133 | £9.99 | $16.95
10-Minute Primer Tai Ji Quan Zhou Qingjie FEB 2014 | 132 | pb | 9781848192157 | £9.99 | $16.95 BIC: WSTM | BISAC: SPO027000
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10-Minute Primer Shaolin Quan Zhou Qingjie FEB 2014 | 96 | pb | 9781848192140 | £9.99 | $16.95 BIC: WSTM | BISAC: SPO027000
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10-Minute Primer Qigong Zhou Qingjie FEB 2014 | 104 | pb | 9781848192126 | £9.99 | $16.95 BIC: VXHT1,WSTM | BISAC: SPO027000
Martial Arts The Essence of Taijiquan PushHands and Fighting Technique Wang Fengming
NOV 2014 | 350 | pb | 9781848192454 | £25.00 | $39.95 BIC: WSTM | BISAC: SPO027000
Traditionally shrouded in mystery and taught only to the closest students, the secrets of Taijiquan push-hands and fighting technique from the Chen style are revealed in this book. Master Wang Fengming, a 19th generation practitioner of Chen Style Taijiquan, provides detailed information about the famous internal fighting techniques and reveals inside knowledge essential to the remarkable results achieved by the Chinese masters. Training material is clearly presented with detailed photographs, and groundwork exercises, such as silk-reeling and qigong forms, are also included. The book features: Master Wang Fengming is an internationally reputed martial arts master specializing in Taiji, Qigong, and Baguazhang. He is the author of several books and has published more than 100 articles in martial arts magazines around the world. He is assistant manager of Huaxia Martial Arts Club with the FESCO International Training Center and assistant manager of Feng Zhiqiang Wushu School of the Beijing Wushu Association. Master Wang is currently based in Edison, NJ.
• Effective ways of cultivating Taiji inner Gong • Ingenious and varied catch-hold and counter catch-hold techniques • 13 vigorous Taiji techniques • Agile leg work • Unique Spiral Gong • Rarely revealed Vital Point Striking • 7 styles of push-hand and attack-defense • 20 kinds of Taiji Jin This comprehensive book is a major contribution to the literature on push-hands techniques in the West.
The Five Levels of Taijiquan Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang FEB 2012 | 96 | pb | 9781848190931 | £15.99 | $29.95 BIC: WSTM | BISAC: OCC011010
In order to learn Taijiquan you must begin with the most fundamental steps, and systematically work up to the advanced levels. This book explains the five levels of Taijiquan from complete beginner to highest level practitioner. Readers will learn how to assess their current ability and identify exactly what is needed to reach the next level.
What is ‘Tai Chi’? Peter A. Gilligan BESTSELLER
NOV 2009 | 224 | pb | 9781848190245 | £12.99 | $19.95 BIC: WSTM | BISAC: HEA007000
This insightful book covers all aspects of ‘Tai Chi’, answering questions that are beyond the scope of many classes. A wide range of material is covered, including fundamental points about the mechanics of movement and the ‘energetic’ aspects of practice, as well as the relationship between body, mind and spirit that emerges.
A Tai Chi Imagery Workbook
Spirit, Intent, and Motion
Martin Mellish DEC 2010 | 256 | pb | 9781848190290 | £14.99 | $21.95 BIC: WSTM | BISAC: OCC011010
This innovative book makes the benefits of Tai Chi directly available to Westerners by communicating its essence in poetic, evocative, and humorous images that apply to movement practices of all kinds and to daily life. The book contains hundreds of photos and drawings, and detailed explanations of the biomechanical realities that underlie them.
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Martial Arts The Complete Book of Yiquan Master C S Tang
MAR 2015 | 352 | pb | 9781848192256 | £29.99 | $49.95 BIC: WSTM | BISAC: SPO027000
Master C S Tang is a senior Xingyi Quan, Bagua Quan and Yi Quan expert and researcher from Hong Kong, known for the depth of his knowledge and his skill in the internal systems.
With detailed photographs and clear instruction for practice, this is the first book comprehensively to cover the history, development and training methods of this rarely taught esoteric internal martial art. The deceptively simple postures and movements of Yiquan are highly effective for achieving results for both health and combat, making it very appealing to martial artists, and Master Tang here reveals the secrets of a martial art still surrounded in mystery. He also provides a history of the origins and lineage of the Yiquan tradition, as well as detailed information on the stances and movements, weapons, and programs, grading and teaching. This complete guide to Yiquan will be essential for anyone interested in Yiquan or oriental martial and internal arts more generally.
The Mysterious Power of Xingyi Quan
A Complete Guide to History, Weapons and Fighting Skills
C S Tang MAR 2013 | 352 | pb | 9781848191402 | £29.99 | $49.95 BIC: WSTM | BISAC: REL065000
This in-depth, fully-illustrated guide covers the history and traditions of this Chinese martial art, describing its movements, and their effects. It contains a full teaching guide to this potent fighting system and its underlying principles, including the Twelve Animal Forms, linking forms, two person sets, basic skills and weapons training.
XinYi WuDao Heart-Mind - The Dao of Martial Arts Master Zhongxian Wu
Foreword by Zhao ShouRong MAR 2014 | 144 | pb | 9781848192065 | £18.99 | $35.00 BIC: HRKN5,WSTM | BISAC: SPO027000
Master Zhongxian Wu, a lifelong Daoist practitioner, is the lineage holder of four different schools of Qigong and martial arts. Since 1988, Master Wu has instructed thousands of students, both Eastern and Western, in his unique and professionally designed courses.
In his unprecedented account of the way of martial arts, Master Zhongxian Wu explores WuDao through systematic instruction of select practices from the legendary Dai Family Style XinYi Martial Arts School. Traditional Chinese martial arts embody the richness and depth of Daoist philosophy, and their disciplined practice is an effective way to experience healing, internal alchemy and spiritual transformation. XinYi martial arts, as with all traditional Chinese martial arts, build strength and stamina, and involve a process of inner cultivation that can bring practitioners closer to the Dao. The author examines and interprets the connections between Daoist numerology, the spirit of classical Chinese martial arts, and internal alchemy practices. With extensive reference to the classic texts, the book provides unique and considered guidance that will inspire and empower practitioners of all levels.
XinYi WuXing
Dai Family Internal Martial Arts - Part I
Master Zhongxian Wu AUG 2014 | 3600 | DVD Video | 9781848192249 | £30.00 | $49.95
XinYi BaGua
Dai Family Internal Martial Arts - Part II
Master Zhongxian Wu AUG 2014 | 3600 | DVD Video | 9781848192423 | £30.00 | $49.95
In this DVD series, 7th generation lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu explores key practices of legendary DaiShiXinYiQuan – the Dai Family XinYi Internal Alchemy and Martial Arts system. Filmed primarily onsite at a 1000+ year old Daoist temple, each DVD is an essential resource for practitioners of all levels who want to deepen their practice, build strength and stamina, explore transformation through inner alchemical processes, and connect with the spiritual root of traditional Chinese mind-body arts.
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Children's Your Body is Awesome Body Respect for Children Sigrun Danielsdottir
Illustrated by Bjork Bjarkdottir JUN 2014 | 36 | hb | 9781848192287 | £10.99 | $17.95 BIC: YBC,YXA | BISAC: JNF053160
Bodies do all sorts of amazing things, like move around, grow bigger and heal themselves. Bodies also come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we need to take care of them so that they stay healthy and strong. If we listen to our bodies they tell us exactly what they need. The colourful illustrations in this unique picture book will encourage children to love and care for their bodies from an early age.
Smiling Heart Meditations with Lisa and Ted (and Bingo) Lisa Spillane
NOV 2014 | 40 | hb | 9781848192003 | £9.99 | $16.95 BIC: VXM,YBCS,YXA,YXL | BISAC: JUV039050
This engaging and brightly illustrated picture book is perfect for children aged 4 to 8. Even during a sunny, fun-filled day of biking and playing on the beach, Lisa and Ted have times when they feel annoyed and impatient. Bingo, their dog, tells us about how they use special tricks to feel happy again. And, he surprises them with a special trick of his own!
The Mouse’s House Children’s Reflexology for Bedtime or Anytime Susan Quayle
Illustrated by Melissa Muldoon NOV 2014 | 40 | hb | 9781848192478 | £9.99 | $16.95 BIC: VXHJ,YBCS | BISAC: FAM034000,OCC000000,JUV002000 Susan Quayle is an experienced reflexologist and complementary therapist who has developed her skills and qualifications to specialise in the areas of fertility, maternity, babies and children. She lives in Devon, UK and her clinic is based in Exeter and at her home.
Combining reflexology with delightfully engaging rhymes and illustrations, this book features easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions for giving basic reflexology to a child during a bedtime (or anytime) story. This unique book, written by a specialist maternity reflexologist, uses this noninvasive complementary therapy to help strengthen the bonding process between parent (or carer) and child and offers a gentle remedy for problems such as sleep difficulties, anxiety and mild pain. No prior reflexology knowledge is required.
Six Healing Sounds with Lisa and Ted Qigong for Children
Lisa Spillane APR 2011 / 32 / pb / 9781848190511 / £8.99 / $14.95
Six Healing Sounds with Lisa and Ted teaches young children how to transform negative feelings into positive ones by using simple breathing techniques that are based on ancient Chinese Qigong exercises.
Frog’s Breathtaking Speech
How children (and frogs) can use yoga breathing to deal with anxiety, anger and tension
Michael Chissick Illustrated by Sarah Peacock JAN 2012 / 48 / hb / 9781848190917 / £12.99 / $19.95
This charming illustrated picture book teaches children yoga breathing techniques, and shows them how to use their breath to cope with difficult feelings such as anger and anxiety.
Ladybird’s Remarkable Relaxation
How children (and frogs, dogs, flamingos and dragons) can use yoga relaxation to help deal with stress, grief, bullying and lack of confidence
Michael Chissick Illustrated by Sarah Peacock SEP 2013 / 48 / hb / 9781848191464 / £12.99 / $19.95
This engaging picture book teaches an effective yoga relaxation technique that children can use anywhere and anytime to cope with anxiety, stress, grief, or bullying.
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