Healing Arts Press

In the temples of Thailand many centuries ago a dynamic bodywork therapy based on yoga ayurveda and the martial arts was born. In this unique healing system of Thai Yoga Massage the practitioner guides the recipient through a series of yoga postures while palming and thumbing along the body's energy lines and pressure points.

The first contemporary study of Bach Flower Remedies, by one of Europe's leading practitioners. More than 50 years ago, English physician Dr. Edward Bach discovered 38 flower remedies that enhance the potential for self-healing. Intended for practitioners and lay readers alike, the book includes lists of symptoms to facilitate diagnosis.

Ayurveda, the ancient Indian "science of longevity," is a holistic healing system that restores internal balance, health, and a sense of well-being through consistent attention to natural lifestyle, good eating habits, and the healing power of herbs.

This seminal work made its debut in 1977, and it has since remained the most important reference for Rolfers around the world. In this new edition, the late Dr.

As we seek more natural alternatives to harsh synthetic products, we are learning a new and healthy respect for the traditional wisdom our ancestors took for granted. Women are rediscovering their foremothers' "green witchcraft"--the use of flowers, leaves, berries, roots, and barks in home and garden, for hygiene and beauty, for pleasure and for health.

This book is a profound but practical testament to the healing power of balanced living, and shows how Ayurveda’s ancient principles of health can help you achieve the highest levels of physical, ...

For the first time, an expert in the Asian art of finger-pressure massage shifts the practice of shiatsu from the floor to the massage table--increasing the comfort of the patient, conserving the energy of the therapist, and augmenting the effects of the treatment.

A guide to living the Ayurvedic way from one of its most celebrated practitioners. - A vast and practical presentation of Ayurvedic principles addressing diet, breathing, meditation, bathing, sleeping, exercise, medicine, jewelry, and sex Over the past 20 years Harish Johari's books and workshops on India's Ayurvedic traditions of cooking, massage, numerology, gemology, meditation, and ...

Among the profusion of books on aromatherapy available today The Encyclopedia of Aromatherapy is the first to explore the many aspects of this healing art in a single, up-to-date, illustrated volume. The author discusses all things aromatic, from essential oils to garden plants, with recipes for blending essential oils and practical tips for creating perfumes and beauty products.

Here is a fully illustrated introduction to the ancient Chinese discipline of Chi Kung, presenting its general theory and the transformative exercises that can radically improve one's health and well-being by amplifying one's sensitivity to both the natural world and one's own personal potential.

Facial reflexology is simple enough that it can be self-administered by a beginner, yielding immediate results, and is also a valuable tool for healthcare professionals.

As infants and children we use our vocalizations to express our needs and emotions. As we grow older these vocalizations become confined to language. The suppression of emotional sounds because they may be considered childish or undignified is quite commonplace in the West.

Myofascial pain syndromes are among the fastest growing problems that physicians osteopaths acupuncturists and physical occupational and massage therapists encounter in their patients. In TRIGGER POINT THERAPY FOR MYOFASCIAL PAIN Donna and Steven Finando have organized vast amounts of information on treating myofascial pain into an accessible user's manual for healthcare practitioners.

Aura-Soma is an innovative approach to soul therapy that relies on bottles of dual-coloured liquids that incorporate plant extracts, essential oils, and the energies and extracts of precious and semiprecious stones. The energetic properties found in the liquids interact with the individual's aura to help support equilibrium in the body, mind, and spirit.

Mary Bond explains that healthy posture comes not by training our muscles into an ideal shape, but from a new sense that we can develop by learning to feel.

Most people consume an abundance of highly processed foods that acidify the body. As a result they are afflicted with health problems ranging from minor skin irritations chronic fatigue back pain and depression to arthritis ulcers and osteoporosis. To enjoy optimum health the body needs balanced quantities of alkaline and acid substances.