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"No one needs to be told that our lives are filled with more anxiety than ever before. We know it. Our bodies can feel it. The questions we really need to answer "Why?" and "Is there anything we can do about it?" Dr. John Delony decided to get to the root of the issue by mapping out a plan to understand where our anxiety is coming from and the actions we can take to change it (because he's been there too). Over the past twenty years, he's learned...
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French philosopher Henri Bergson produced four major works in his lifetime, the second of which, "Matter and Memory", is a philosophical and complex nineteenth century exploration of human nature and the spirituality of memory. In this work, Bergson investigates the function of the brain, and opposes the idea of memory being of a material nature, lodged within a particular part of the nervous system. He makes a claim early in this essay that matter...
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"A groundbreaking account of the power of our thoughts to improve our health-by the "mother of mindfulness" and first female tenured professor of psychology at Harvard When it comes to our health, too many of us think that a medical diagnosis describes astatic or worsening condition. We then live our lives as though our ailments-our stiff knees or frayed nerves or failing eyesight-can only change in one direction: for the worse. Ellen J. Langer's...
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"In this empowering and accessible collection of health and wellness advice, the co-founders of mindbodygreen challenge our definition of wellness, health, and self-improvement by revealing what a healthy lifestyle looks like at the fundamental level--and it's not what we think. What does a healthy lifestyle actually look like on the most fundamental level? Across the board, there's so much pressure to pick a health identity to define us. But that's...
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"In 2018, Petra Kasperova won a six-day race in New York, running 370 miles. Akira Haraguchi, a sixty year-old man in Tokyo, can recite pi to the one-hundred-thousandth decimal point. John Nunn was accepted to Oxford University at age 15, the youngest undergraduate in five hundred years. Carmen Tarleton suffered injuries that nearly killed her. One of her surgeons said her injuries "were beyond anything we have ever seen." But Tarleton not only survived...
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"As groundbreaking synthesis that promises to shift our understanding of the mind-brain connection and its relationship with our bodies. We understand the workings of the human body as a series of interdependent physiological relationships: muscle interacts with bone as the heart responds to hormones secreted by the brain, all the way down to the inner workings of every cell. To make an organism function, no one component can work alone. In light...
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In the popular "Little Bit of" series: a fresh, accessible introduction to the postures and practice of yoga.
Although it is an age-old practice originating in India, yoga is still embraced by many as a means of enhancing physical, mental, and spiritual health. Not only does it calm and strengthen, but yoga can improve flexibility and mental clarity through deep breathing and poses.
This accessible introduction presents the history and philosophy...
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"Drawing upon an incredible range of cutting-edge science, real-life examples, and personal experience, Simon Roberts explores the complexity of even the simplest of tasks that humans perform every day and explains how, with a greater awareness of the processes at work, we can tap into our full potential and excel in any area of our lives"--
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The Concept of Mind is a 1949 book by the philosopher Gilbert Ryle, in which the author argues that "mind" is "a philosophical illusion hailing chiefly from René Descartes and sustained by logical errors and 'category mistakes' which have become habitual." The work has been cited as having "put the final nail in the coffin of Cartesian dualism" and has been seen as a founding document in the philosophy of mind, which received professional recognition...
10) Meditation made simple: weekly practices for relieving stress, finding balance, and cultivating joy
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MIND, BODY, SPIRIT: MEDITATION & VISUALISATION. Meditation 52 provides over 50 lessons and mini-workshops in core meditation techniques. Drawing upon several schools and traditions of meditation readers will learn fundamental practices such as Breath Meditation, Mantra Meditation, and Mindful practices such as Body Scanning.
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Do you wish you possessed the tools for immediate change in your body, relationships, or business success? When nothing in your life is working, it can be terrifying, especially when suffering symptoms of illness that make you feel like your life is falling apart. The MindBody Toolkit is a captivating read, even for skeptics. The tools presented immediately change the inner workings of your body, empowering you to take charge of your health and life...
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In this moment of your busy day, you're invited to experience deep rest and relaxation. Yoga Nidra, or “yoga of sleep,” bridges the conscious and unconscious, allowing you to reconnect to your true inner self. The 10-step course in Practical Yoga Nidra teaches everything you need to know to start experiencing the proven benefits of Yoga Nidra meditation: clearer focus, better sleep, decreased anxiety, and more. This practical guide breaks the...
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"Robin Long, certified Pilates instructor and founder of Lindywell, is on a mission to help you reclaim your health, your fitness, and your body. In Well to the Core, join Robin on a journey toward holistic health and discover: 1. Ten core components of an effective and realistic approach to healthy and balanced living; 2. Grace-over-guilt mindset to release shame and develop helpful habits in every season of life; 3. How breath, nature, rest, and...
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"Everywhere we look, we're bombarded with millions of ways we can transform ourselves. But while often a worthwhile goal, this drive to be our best selves can also be overwhelming and stressful. Alison Faulkner has been there, and is here to remind us that nothing external can give us worth or value-- we're already awesome, what we need to do is learn how to recognize our inherent awesomeness and then step into our true power. In You're Already Awesome,...
19) The complete handbook of quantum healing: an A-Z self-healing guide for over 100 common ailments
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The Holistic Healing Handbook for a Homeopathic Household
#1 New Release in Diseases & Physical Ailments
Heal your body naturally using an array of well-researched and long-practiced techniques. This easy-to-understand holistic healing library provides multiple healing approaches to the most common ailments, so you'll have access to the best approach for you and will be feeling better in no time.
Holistic healing made easy. Our lives are intertwined...
20) The little book of self-care for Taurus: simple ways to refresh and restore--according to the stars
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It's "me" time--powered by the zodiac! Welcome star-powered strength and cosmic relief into your life with The Little Book of Self-Care for Taurus. While a Taurus may enjoy routine and approach life pragmatically, this book encourages you to indulge and put yourself first. Let the stars be your guide as you learn just how important astrology is to your self-care routine. Discover more about your sign and your ruling element, earth, and then find the...
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