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Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > General
In this courageous and radical book, renowned yoga therapist and
mother-of-three Uma Dinsmore-Tuli explores the sexual politics of
yoga from the perspective that women's spiritual transformation is
the most potent revolutionary force. It includes: a comprehensive
history section covering women's contribution to (and exclusion
from) traditional hatha yoga a Goddess-inspired section guiding a
woman from her first period to postmenopause illuminating personal
life stories and experiences from hundreds of women specially
conceived, guided yoga nidra practices instructions for
womb-friendly asana and pranayama practices, including restorative
yoga, for every part of a woman's life and menstrual cycle Intimate
and scholarly, irreverent and inspiring, Yoni Shakti brings womb
yoga, tantra and feminism together in an astonishingly powerful
combination. This revised and updated edition includes a lengthy
new preface with previously censored material. It includes recently
uncovered information about abusive yoga teachers and
organisations, and an updated decolonising bibliography. The
chapter on Yoga Nidra and the 'Note to Men, Transgender and
Non-binary readers' have been substantially edited to reflect
developments since first publication.
Invite positivity and appreciation into your life with this guided
journal for practising gratitude Gratitude plays an important role
in boosting self-esteem, reducing stress and improving your overall
well-being, but it's not always easy to find time for. Happily,
this journal is here to be your daily reminder to focus on the good
things in life. My Daily Gratitude Journal is the perfect space for
you to record everything that brings you joy. With beautiful
journal pages and thoughtful prompts, it contains everything you
need to help you look at your life through a more positive lens.
There's also a helpful introduction to gratitude with information
on why it's an important practice and how it can positively impact
your life. Give yourself a gratitude break each day to remind
yourself of everything you're grateful for, whether it's your
family and friends, your health, your favourite TV show or even the
weather. Once you get started, you'll be amazed by just how much
there is to appreciate.
An easy to understand and practical guide to healthy living for the
body and mind using the ancient Indian art of Ayurveda. This
colourful and engaging book includes practical lifestyle tips,
delicious recipes, simple meditation practices, straightforward
cleansing and fasting plans and much more. Choose what feel right
for you right now, take a section at a time, or go for the whole
lifestyle transformation. Whatever you prefer to do this guide will
support and inform you upon your wellness journey.
Awaken your senses and learn to be present with this guided
journal, filled with activities and inspiration for finding peace
in every day In a busy, high-pressure world it can be difficult to
live in the moment. Mindfulness can help you become more aware of
your surroundings, enabling you to immerse yourself fully in your
everyday experiences. This journal is full of essential tools to
calm the mind and help you find joy in the smallest of pleasures.
With a variety of activities to complete, this journal takes you on
a mindfulness journey, aiming to integrate essential self-care
practices into everyday life. Get to know yourself on a deeper,
more meaningful level, while developing a greater appreciation of
the present. Inside you will find: Techniques to stay mindful in
everyday life Space for self-reflection Practical tips on staying
present Uplifting affirmations to bring joy to every day Your
mindfulness journey begins here.
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