A comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing collective trauma.What can you do when you carry scars not on your body, but within your soul? And what happens when those spiritual wounds exist
From the field's pioneer, an exploration of the neurobiology and psychology of wisdom: what science says it is and how to nurture it within yourself, at any stage of your lifeWhat exactly does it mean
From our earliest years, we develop an attachment style that follows us through life, replaying in our daily emotional landscape, our relationships, and how we feel about ourselves. With The Power of
In the yoga tradition, bhakti is the path of the heart. This devotional branch of yoga is growing in popularity as increasing numbers of practitioners seek greater peace and more heartfelt connections
The Universe holds us and tosses us about, only to hold us again. With Things That Join the Sea and the Sky, Mark Nepo brings us a rich and compelling resource of short prose reflections to tu
Grit—defined as our perseverance and passion for long-term goals—is now recognized as one of the key determinants of success and life satisfaction. So, how do we build this essential quality? “First w
When you leave the beaten path of civilization, you enter the world of primal and mysterious forces—and encounter wonders you never thought possible. This is the territory of the shaman. To learn the
Do moments of inspiration have to be few and far between—or can you develop the ability to access your deepest creativity any time? Michael Gelb has discovered the missing key that allows genius to fl
Harmony is the essence of a lasting and loving relationship," teaches Solala Towler, "and no teaching offers us greater insight into the path of harmony than the Tao." For anyone seeking to build grea
Even doctors and the most sophisticated tests can’t always find the source of a health issue, but there is one authority that always knows—your own body. “We intuitively perceive what we need for phys
Shiva Rea continues to redefine the way we practice yoga with this interactive home-practice DVD intended to revitalize and strengthen both beginning and intermediate students with the invigorating e
Every woman knows the fairy tale: find the right man, give him what he wants and needs, and he'll love you forever. But when the myth you've been asked to believe fails to deliver-when you sense you'
Smile Don't eat too much. You're so bossy. Society constantly squelches young women, and tells us all the ways that we're wrong. But we reject these limitations. We are all strong, different--and comp
Do you recall, as a child, being enthralled by a drifting cloud, the babbling of a stream, the wandering of a ladybug? If so, then you've already had a taste of natural awareness. Known and
What if simply relaxing and having fun with your kids is actually the best thing you can do for them? As it turns out, science says that it is. In How Children Thrive, Dr. Mark Bertin provides a compr
In 1990, during the beginning of the end of apartheid, a young white medic in the South African army named John Lockley had a powerful dream. This dream, which he describes as a “calling,”
Shakti is the pure feminine principle personified by the goddesses of the yoga tradition.The Shakti Coloring Book was created to help anyone begin to activate the transformational currents of this sac
Why have you been given this singular treasure that is your life-and how will you use it? What is the purpose for the unique blend of gifts, skills, experiences, and perspectives that you alone posses
You're about to have an uncomfortable meeting with your boss. The principal just called about your middle-schooler. You had a fight with your partner and it's an hour before bed. You know your next mo
What would you see if you could view the world through the eyes of a Dine healer, a Zulu High Sanusi, or a Shaker from St. Vincent Island? The answer can be found inShamans of the World, an intimate e
Discover an empowering new way of understanding your multifaceted mind—and healing the many parts that make you who you are.Is there some part of yourself that you wish would go away? Most of us would
When you step onto the mat, who is your teacher? “Each of us—no matter who we learn from or what style of yoga we practice—can become our own teacher and create a deeply personal and
Committing yourself fully to a loving partnership—a “we”—can be one of the most beautiful and fulfilling experiences you’ll ever have. Yet as anyone in a long-term relati
You vowed to speak up at work, and then sat silent in the meeting yet again. You told yourself “this time the diet is going to stick,” only to watch the scale inching up. You felt that som
Lucid dreaming—becoming fully conscious in the dream state—has attracted legions of those seeking to explore their vast inner worlds. Yet our states of sleep offer much more than entertainment. Combin
Our beliefs about what happens when we die define how we live today. And more and more of us are discovering a radical truth: when we release our fear of death, we open to an immensely richer life rig
We've heard of neuroplasticity exercises to help us stay mentally sharp and improve our memory, but few realize how much power we really possess to transform our lives. Lisa Wimberger learned the trut
Baumann and Taft skillfully weave eyewitness accounts of 9/11 with insights from evolutionary theory, neuroscientific studies on brain plasticity and emotion, genetics, and other new areas of research
After two serious spinal injuries, Vidyamala Burch found herself facing the loneliness of disability and chronic pain with few skills or resources to turn to. But instead of giving up, she set out on
What if right now, reading these words, you suddenly realized that you were actually dreaming-and that in this domain you could do anything imaginable? That is what it's like to dream lucidly, teache
Almost 20 years ago, a Harvard-trained neurosurgeon named Norm Shealy was introduced to Caroline Myss, a young woman with a special gift: she could "see" illness in other people with only her intuiti
Discover the power of poetry for understanding difficult emotions, navigating confusion, and revealing the intrinsic beauty of all existence.How do we deal with the heaviness of everyday living? When