It is often said that men are 'in crisis, ' blighted by the adverse effects of corrosive masculinity norms ranging from emotional disconnection to aggression. Consequently, with men in considerable 'trouble' relative to their female counterparts - from higher levels of suicide, alcoholism and violence to poorer health and educational outcomes - the question of how to help men 'change' is pressing. This book offers one possible solution. It shows how a group of men learned to overcome their masculine inheritance by taking up meditation. Tim Lomas follows their difficult but ultimately rewarding life journeys as they sought and found an elusive sense of wellbeing. The book interweaves these personal narratives with the very latest research and theory at the intersection of gender and mental health, together with practical recommendations for those working with men (and indeed for men themselves)

Discover the essential power of the seven chakras, including their colors, sounds, and key rituals, in this beautifully illustrated mini guidebook. Get to know your seven energy centers -- muladhara, svadisthana, mapura, anahata, vishuddha, ajna, and sahasrara --in this enchanted introduction to the world of chakras. From the earthiness of the root chakra to the warmth of the solar plexus, explore the body's energetic focal points and bring balance to your wellness practice. Gain inspiration as you learn the crystals, essential oils, and meditations that activate and calm each chakra in the full-color, illustrated mini book.

This beautiful, full-colour journal gives would-be naturalists a way to explore their natural world and contemplate their places in it. Easier than reading Thoreau and more fun than a field guide, Wild Calm is the ideal companion to anyone searching for a stronger connection to nature.

Find peace and serenity through the mindful art of stone stacking. This calming desktop kit includes: - 9 hematite stones - Beechwood tray - Bag of sand - 32-page book on the art of stone stacking

From the Foreword by Alan Cohen:

"The lessons here in Mastering Life keep pointing us back to the simplicity of loving. We find ourselves in a world where complexity seems to pull us from joy at every turn. Simply holding the consciousness of love will open doors that anxious striving cannot. Behold the answer that sooths, heals, uplifts and changes the world, beginning with ourselves.

"Take your time as you stroll through these insightful pages. Absorb the words and images and make them your own. While they seem to be teaching you, they are really reminding you of what you know deep inside your heart. Then bring the principles to life in your own unique way and enjoy the blessings they deliver."

"Keys To Spiritual Being" is a two-part manual of meditation exercises designed to give the individual the ability to come to a higher state of spiritual awareness and development. The first book-"Energy Meditation," presents the premise that one begins a transformational process through the infusion of biopsychic energy. Through the application of Ravarour's Energy Meditation exercises, one activates and magnifies the biopsychic energy potential within the individual; coming to an inner path of higher consciousness eventually leading to transformation through one's own sensorial awareness and growth. The second book-"Synchronization Exercises," presents a series of exercises which when practiced enables couples the ability to unite at the deepest levels of spirit, mind, and being. These exercises allow the advanced practitioner to synchronize the various chakras within the body with his or her mate, thus being able to co-create a harmonization between each other-a unity of heart, feeling, mind, and soul. Originally created by Adrian Ravarour, Ph. D. in the 1960's, this new and revised text provides the necessary instruction on how to focus one's energy to activate the intuition, initiate an internal dialogue with the mind and spirit, and stimulate transformation in the self and each other-a unification of heart, feeling, mind, and soul. Visionary philosopher and author Dr, Jose Arguelles-Valum Votan writes that "the purpose of Ravarour's Energy Meditation / Biopsychic Energy Exercises is for you-the individual, to be able to channel and recognize the biopsychic energy emitted by your organism. The value of these exercises is that they are practical and anyone can do them."