Item category 1: Health & Well-being

Light on yoga has become the bible for hundreds of thousands of people who practise Yoga daily with the Iyengar method. More than 600 photographs depicting postures and breathing exercises make it both a source book for the initiated and a best introduction for the novice who seeks the healthful ...

Deriving from Tibetan Buddhism, Reiki is a method of "laying on hands". Presenting information on all three degrees of this healing system, this book aims to provide everything that the healer, practitioner and teacher needs. From self healing, group healing and healing others, to the Master Symb...

In The Breathing Book, internationally renowned yoga instructor Donna Farhi presents a refreshingly simple and practical guide to reestablishing proper breathing techniques that will dramatically improve your physical and mental health.

HEALTH & WHOLEFOOD COOKERY. While many American's have found temporary success with low-carbohydrate dieting, few maintain their weight loss. Drawing on proven medical research and years of successful clinical use, "Your Fat Can Make You Thin" clearly explains how to regulate the body's serotonin...

These are amongst the world's most revered and ancient teachings. Discussing life, Yoga and how to follow the path of spiritual enlightenment, the Sutras are as relevant today as ever before. Written more than 2000 years ago by the Indian sage Patanjali, the Yoga Sutras are the earliest and most ...

Step-by-step mat-work exercises and a wide range of programs, suitable for beginner or advanced Pilates enthusiasts.

A breakthrough guide for cancer patients on using the mind to treat the body, from a pioneer in complementary medicine Recent research has shown that the mind can make a tremendous difference in not only the daily experience of living with cancer but also in the potential for overcoming it. In...

Get your Qigong training off to the right start! Whether you're just getting started, or you've already been training for a year or two, Qijong Basics offers an easy, and yet comprehensive introduction to the sport to make you feel more confident and enable you to become successful much more quic...

This is the most comprehensive work ever published in the Western world on the system and wisdom of Chinese traditional medicine. The contents include: Philosophy and Methods - traditional Chinese medicine and the internal organs; Diagnosis - causes, methods and syndromes, and eight grand methods...

A simple, step-by-step program which details the nuts and bolts of how the author lost weight and helped over 200 clients through her healthy living support group.

In The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga Srivatsa Ramaswami presented the full breadth of yogasana teachings as taught by Sri. T. Krishnamacharya (18881989) the father of modern yoga. Now, for the first time, Ramaswami imparts his vast yoga experience and knowledge of Krishnamachara's distinct vinyas...

Too often, conventional medicine fails to detect disorders and sickness. Oriental diagnosis, an ancient holistic system of knowledge, can detect physical problems before they arise. Beginning with an explanation of the principles of Oriental diagnosis - touching, "seeing," and pressure - author M...

Research has shown that 80 percent of sudden heart attacks can be avoided by making life-style improvements. This book show some of the steps that can be taken in order to re-think meals, purge poisons, get moving and enjoy life.

Review: "The volume reviews the foundations of attachment theory and traces how the study of adolescents and adults has enriched Bowlby and Ainsworth's original ideas. Measures of attachment style and related constructs (several of which are reprinted in the appendices) are described in depth, an...

Develop strength, power, coordination, balance, and core stability using the medicine ball and stability ball exercises included in Strength Ball Training. Preferred by elite athletes, fitness experts, and strength and conditioning specialists, these exercises train the body as a linked system ra...

Who are you? When you start to explore this question, you find out how elusive it really is. Are you a physical body? A collection of experiences and memories? A partner to relationships? Each time you consider these aspects of yourself, you realise that there is much more to you than any of thes...

Josh Waitzkin knows what it means to be at the top of his game. A public figure since winning his first National Chess Championship at the age of nine, Waitzkin was catapulted into a media whirlwind as a teenager when his father's book Searching for Bobby Fischer was made into a major motion pict...

"An honest and inspirational look at one man's struggle against illness to understand the significance of his work and to close the relationships of his life. The author was one of the most respected CEOs (of KPMG) in the United States and an intimate of some of the most recognizable names in glo...

Being a parent is usually all about giving of yourself to foster your child's growth and development. But what happens when this isn't the case? Some parents dismiss the needs of their children, asserting their own instead, demanding attention and reassurance from even very young children. This m...

Core Strength features practical, easy-to-follow exercises to help kids and adults, athletes, coaches and fitness enthusiasts alike to build their strongest body ever using their own body weight. The Body Coach, Paul Collins, provides step-by-step coaching, with detailed descriptions of over 100 ...

Become aware of hunger cues. Make wise food choices. End emotional eating. Practice self-acceptance and compassion. Be in the moment at mealtime.

Few machines can claim to be as awesome as the one with which we are most familiar: the human body. But what do we really know about its form and function, so much of which we take for granted? This book will expand your knowledge in remarkable ways, layer by layer. It features detailed double-pa...

WOMEN'S HEALTH. From a veteran specialist in his field, this is an integrative handbook to help women thriving during the complex changes of menopause. Dr Henry Hess provides options for complete solutions to the difficulties of menopause by blending natural and traditional medicine. Readers suff...

Snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea, a potentially fatal sleep disorder that affects approximately twelve million Americans, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Untreated sleep apnea is associated with heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, and premature death. I...

Review: "Parents have been reporting a connection between autism and diet for decades but, until now, the science behind the connection has been evasive. Today, we see a growing body of research to back up parents' reports."

Discover the all-round mind and body benefits of boxing with an exciting programme that keeps you motivated and on your toes. Burn calories and increase cardiovascular fitness, enhance muscle tone and flexibility, increase strength, stamina and energy levels, relieve stress, improve concentration...

A guide to making worry work for you, helping you to avoid stress and anxiety. The author sets out to teach how to understand fear and face the possibilities of life calmly.

Massage Anatomy takes you on a journey of relaxation and wellness that progresses from mastering the basic movements to learning how to put together a complete massage plan.