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Private Sector Housing and Health: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Regulation Intended to Protect the Health of Tenants (Routledge Focus on Environmental Health)
by Paul OattThis book is an evaluation of the effectiveness of housing enforcement and tenant protection in England’s private rented sector using policy analysis to evaluate regulatory provisions and local authority guidance to identify the advantages and limitations of existing policies. From the environmental health practitioner perspective, the targeted health problem is occupiers privately renting from negligent or criminal landlords who are subsequently exposed to hazardous conditions arising from disrepair.Paul Oatt’s analysis looks at the powers local authorities have to address retaliatory eviction when enforcing against housing disrepair and digs deeper into their duties to prevent homelessness and powers to protect tenants from illegal eviction. He then explores the potential for tenants to take private action against landlords over failures to address disrepair, before finally discussing proposals put forward by the government to abolish retaliatory evictions and improve security of tenure with changes to contractual arrangements between landlords and tenants, based on successive stakeholder consultations. The policy analysis looks at these aspects to define the overall effectiveness of housing strategies and their implementation, examining causality, plausibility and intervention logic as well as the unintended effects on the population. Equitability is examined to see where policy effects create inequalities as well as the costs, feasibility and acceptability of policies from landlords' and tenants’ perspectives. The book will be of relevance to professionals interested in housing and health, as well as students at universities that teach courses in environmental health, public health, and housing studies.
The Psychology of Artificial Intelligence (The Psychology of Everything)
by Tony PrescottWhat is Artificial Intelligence? How will AI impact society? Is AI more powerful than human intelligence?The Psychology of AI explores all aspects of the psychology–AI relationship, asking how closely AI can resemble humans, and whether this means they could have some form of self-awareness. It considers how AI systems have been modelled on human intelligence and the similarities between brains and computers, along with the current limitations of AI and how these could be overcome in the future. It also looks at how people interact with AI in their everyday lives, exploring some of the ethical and societal risks, such as bias in AI algorithms, and the consequences for our long-term future if AIs do surpass humans in important ways.As AI continues to break new milestones, The Psychology of AI answers key questions about what it really means to be human, and how AI will impact our lives in every way, now and into the future.
Religious Freedom and COVID-19: A European Perspective (ISSN)
by Jelle Creemers and Tatiana KopaleishviliThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be a topic for academic research for years to come. This collection brings together international scholars from various disciplines to analyse the impact of the pandemic on both religious freedom and on religious community life in Europe.Divided into two parts, the first focuses on theoretical considerations, while the second explores local challenges and includes case studies from countries with different socio-political profiles. The book includes critical evaluations of public crisis management of religious communities during the pandemic, as well as critical reflections on religious freedom appeals in such crisis.In sum, the volume probes and challenges scholars and students of law, religion, politics, and sociology to go beyond the typical oppositions in considering Freedom of Religious Belief in the current secular European context. The work will be a valuable resource for academics, researchers, and policy-makers working in the areas of Law and Religion, Human Rights Law, Sociology, and Political Science.
The Routledge Handbook of Law and Death
by Marc TrabskyThe Routledge Handbook of Law and Death provides a comprehensive survey of contemporary scholarship on the intersections of law and death in the 21st century.It showcases how socio-legal scholars have contributed to the critical turn in death studies and how the sociology of death has impacted upon the discipline of law. In bringing together prominent academics and emerging experts from a diverse range of disciplines, the Handbook shows how, far from shunning questions of mortality, legal institutions incessantly talk about death. Touching upon the epistemologies and materialities of death, and problems of contested deaths and posthumous harms, the Handbook questions what is distinctive about the disciplinary alignment of law and death, how law regulates and manages death in the everyday, and how thinking with law can enrich our understandings of the presence of death in our lives.In a time when the world is facing global inequalities in living and dying, and legal institutions are increasingly interrogating their relationships to death, this Handbook makes for essential reading for scholars, students, and practitioners in law, humanities, and the social sciences.The Open Access version of Chapter 19, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY) 4.0 International license.
Statistical Aspects of Community Health and Nutrition
by A. K. NigamThis book provides a detailed view of public nutrition and health. It discusses the various statistical tools and their appropriate application in public health and nutrition research, surveys, evaluation and program designing. The subject matter of this book covers a range of topics including statistical issues pertaining to measurement of hunger and food security, hunger mapping, diseases in community clusters, randomized response technique for sensitive characteristics, small area estimation and gender disparity.Print edition not for sale in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Bhutan)
Umiker's Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor
by Rachel EllisonWritten for those who have little or no management training, Umiker’s Management Skills for the New Health Care Supervisor comprehensively covers what the new health care supervisor will need to know to be successful in their career. Through real world cases studies, readers gain insight into a supervisor’s day-to-day interactions with patients, colleagues, outside stakeholders, and their employees. Updated throughout to cover the many ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare supervisors and managers, the new Eighth Edition offers an all-new chapter on ethics in the workplace; new materials on the aging workforce and women in health care; virtual meeting, remote jobs, and working from home; different types of mentorships, the increase in importance of value-based care, sexual harassment and the METOO movement; and much more.
A Unified System Fitness Design: Concepts of Holistic and Inclusive Fitness Framework
by Tra Giang Nguyen Oliver Napila GomezA Unified System Fitness Design proposes a new fitness framework that encompasses all fitness indicators in a holistic and comprehensive manner, striving to provide a comprehensive and inclusive definition of physical fitness, one that considers all attributes contributing to overall well-being, and crafting a flexible framework that can adapt to diverse contexts and purposes of physical fitness assessments. This new book is divided into three parts. Part I explores redefining and reconstructing the concepts of an inclusive and holistic fitness framework. In Part II, the reader is encouraged to embark on a journey to discover the interconnected system functions of physiological health, homeostasis, motor control, and energy regulation. Part III reinforces the role of wellness in the Unified Systems Fitness Design, guided by the principles of inclusion and equity, in the decision-making process. Finally, the perpetual complementation theory emerged from the design, making sense of the cyclical connection between the system functions for health and skill and strengthening the Health-Ability-Task Suitability (HATS) Framework. There are still many uncharted territories in the realm of fitness and wellness. A Unified System Fitness Design addresses these gaps in the literature and practice and seeks to inspire a transformative worldview that urges the reader to question the existing paradigms and explore innovative, inclusive approaches that cater to people with unique needs. In doing so, this exciting new volume aims to establish a common language for researchers and practitioners in the field, offering accurate and concise descriptions of each fitness component and its associated indicators in a universally understood terminology.
Wellness Architecture and Urban Design
by Phillip James Tabb Lahra TatrieleWellness is a contemporary concept with deep ancient roots promoting preventative and holistic activities, lifestyle choices, and salient architecture and urban design practices. Wellness Architecture and Urban Design presents definitions, an analysis of the wellness literature, and a brief history of the wellness movement. Specific planning and design strategies are presented citing examples worldwide and emphasizing the importance of wellness considerations at all scales of the built environment from rooms to cities. Both case studies offer fully integrated and comprehensive wellness design approaches creating resilient and life-enhancing wellness through each of the architecture and urban design scales. The book will be of interest to practitioners and students working in urban design, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, and affiliated fields.
The Birth Book, 2nd Edition: Your Ultimate Guide to Safe and Confident Childbirth
by Professor Stephen TongEverything You Need to Know to Prepare for Labour and BirthThe Birth Book is the ultimate guide for expectant parents-to-be. From one of Australia&’s leading obstetricians, this best-selling book combines expert information, real stories and up-to-date research to earn its reputation as the essential &‘birth-bible&’. Packed with vital information – the stages of labour, modern pain relief options, vaginal birth, inducing labour, caesareans, monitoring the baby and post-birth recovery – your birth options are expertly explained and demystified. With new chapters examining birthing of twins and options for those who have previously had a caesarean section, The Birth Book simplifies complex medical information to transform childbirth anxiety into empowerment. Professor Stephen Tong has guided thousands of births and is renowned as a leading specialist obstetrician in Australia and internationally. He steers global research programs chasing discoveries to make pregnancy and birth safer for mothers and babies. His mission is to prepare you for an informed, confident and safe birth experience.A warm, wonderful and reassuring birth day companion.Praise for &‘The Birth Book&’ From Mums..."Stephen's unique way of approaching birth, steeped in science but swathed in soul, is an uplifting one that brings joy and laughter instead of fear and tears to the birthing suite." Dani Venn, Celebrity Chef, mum of two &“It&’s like no book that I read before the birth of my three children, and without a doubt the one book that I needed.&” Melissa Wilson, teacher, mum of three &“It was INCREDIBLE! One minute I was wowing, then I was LOLING and at times even crying- especially at the end! This book honestly gave me goosebumps.&” Kristie Gatanios, professional singer, mum of Pia " Humorous anecdotes coupled with a clear, unbiased and supportive view on what to expect makes this a must-read for every soon-to-be Mum and her birthing team." Sarah Ng, banker, mum of three &“I loved the book, it was fantastic! It was very informative and easy reading without getting lost in technical talk.&” Gaby Cahill, teacher, mum of three &“A complete & comprehensive journey through labour & birth. Filled with current evidence, witty humour and raw honesty.&” Cassie Penca, mother of threeFrom doctors, midwives and pregnancy researchers …&“This is the birth-bible for expecting parents. It will provide you with all the knowledge that you need to feel safe throughout pregnancy and when giving birth.&” Associate Professor Lina Bergman, Obstetrician, Eminent Pregnancy Researcher, mum of twins Uppsala, Sweden "We assume all will go to plan but during birth things can change in an instant. What better way to be prepared than to have all the information in an entertaining and easy to read book …Funny, entertaining and educational. Read it and thank me later." Associate Professor Cathy Cluver, Obstetrician, Eminent Pregnancy Researcher, Mum of three. Cape Town, South Africa. &“Using humour and plain language, Professor Tong details how obstetricians think, and why. A great read for doctors; a must read for expectant parents. &“ Dr Nick Walker, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Auckland "An absolute gem in the jungle of obstetric (mis)information, and laugh-out-loud easy reading. Accurate and passionate writing. Loved it!" Dr Aleide Vandewal, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Belgium. &“A great book explaining the workings of an obstetrician&’s mind! A must read for soon-to-be parents&” Dr Prathima Chowdary, Gynaecologist, advanced laparoscopic surgeon, Auckland &“Hugely informative, witty and compassionate, this book completely demystified birth…&rdquo
アロマテラピーマジック: 豊かな生活のために、適切な場所に適切な精油を
by 原来本書では、イラストを用いて、風水の観点から、11種類の家の間取りを例に挙げ、それぞれの間取りの欠点を詳しく解説しています。また、五行思想に基づき、適切な箇所に適切な精油を配置するためのアドバイスをご活用ください。このアプローチを用いて、置かれた空間のエネルギーを高め、健康改善にも役立てることができます。
10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors: Exercises and Routines to Build Muscle, Balance, and Stamina (Exercises for Seniors)
by Ed Deboo PTGet the ultimate guide to strength training for seniors with these easy, 10-minute exercises that Booklist calls "...an ideal starter for exercise newbies."Staying strong and flexible becomes even more important as we age. This guide to exercise for seniors makes it easy to stay in motion with short and simple exercises you can do anytime and anywhere. With clear illustrations alongside step-by-step instructions from licensed physical therapist Ed Deboo, you'll learn how to build muscle mass, improve bone density, and feel great in only 10 minutes per day.A 3-part plan—Start with the principles of strength training before diving into 40 individual exercises, then put it all together with 25 combined routines that help you target every muscle group.No equipment required—Get strong at home with bodyweight exercises such as squats, lunges, and push-ups, along with moves that can be done with items you have on hand like soup cans and gallon jugs.Boost overall well-being—Discover how getting active gives you the confidence and independence to stick with your favorite activities, and build endurance for new adventures.Strength training support—No matter your age or current fitness level, these exercises can be modified to work for you!Live longer and stronger with 10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors.
111 Oracle Spreads for Every Day: Enhance Your Readings, Spark Your Intuition, & Deepen Your Connection with Any Card Deck
by Krystal BannerThis first-of-its-kind book of 111 oracle card spreads is separated into common topics—general, love, career, spiritual, and astrology—and offers readers creative, magical ways to work with their intuition and their favorite oracle deck to find guidance and inner wisdom.Practical, insightful, and magic-infused spreads for oracle card deck readers at any point in their journey with divination: from seasoned pros to newbie readers learning to read using their first deck.The book is not connected to a particular deck, but like books of tarot spreads, it is something any oracle reader can use: from the seeker who has just purchased their first deck to someone who has a collection of decks piled up to their ceiling.Some examples include: the Attraction Spread, which helps the reader sort through what energies they are attracting both consciously and subconsciously; the Spirit Guide Spread, which calls in messages from the reader's guides; and the Mercury Retrograde Spread, which encourages the reader to reflect on the challenges and opportunities in this unsettled period.
12 Questions for Love: A Guide to Intimate Conversations and Deeper Relationships
by Topaz Adizes&“Save yourself another round of heartbreak and breakups and read this first. Topaz condenses years of wisdom into 12 powerful questions that will give you the keys to unlock real, true, and profound love so you don&’t have to keep searching (or suffering) in disconnected relationships.&”—Natalie Kuhn, spiritual teacher and co-CEO of The ClassCould one conversation improve your relationship forever? We all crave connection. But sometimes we need help getting there. By having a conversation with your partner, guided by these thought-provoking questions, you&’ll discover the strength in having mindful, meaningful conversations and unlock a deeper level of lasting intimacy. Author Topaz Adizes invites you to bravely explore the heart of your relationshipthrough 12 carefully crafted questions drawn from thousands of candid conversations with real couples featured in his Emmy Award-winning documentary series {THE AND}. In today&’s fast-paced world, it is easier than ever to feel isolated, disconnected, and idling in surface-level relationships. Having observed a decade&’s worth of extraordinary conversations unfold, Topaz explores the key to feeling closer, more secure, and more connected with your partner. This essential, inclusive guide includes: Powerful tools to create a safe, transformative space for connection12 questions proven to nurture authentic intimacy, and examples from people who've been thereStrategies for staying connected in the midst of conflictConfidence to craft better, stronger questions of your own (hint: you&’ll get better answers)Make every conversation count, and you&’ll uncover the magic that awaits when you dare to be vulnerable, go deeper, and love like never before.
14-Day Mediterranean Diet Plan for Beginners: 100+ Quick and Easy Recipes to Kick-Start a Healthy Lifestyle
by Christine Patorniti RD, CDE, MBABoost your health in just 2 WEEKS with this ULTIMATE 2025 Mediterranean diet cookbook, including 100 fast and simple recipes!Get ready to go Mediterranean. The Mediterranean diet is filled with fresh, wholesome, less-processed foods that can produce health benefits like weight loss and reduced risk of heart disease and diabetes. Discover the power of this diet and lifestyle with this total guide, complete with recipes, meal plans, photos, helpful tips, and more!MEDITERRANEAN 101: Get a crash course on what the Mediterranean diet really is and what makes it so good for you.A 14-DAY MEAL PLAN: Wondering how to get started? Get a complete schedule that shows you exactly what to eat for every meal for the first 2 weeks, plus a blank weekly meal plan template you can customize however you like!100 QUICK AND EASY RECIPES: Cook up simple, fast, and tasty Mediterranean-inspired meals anyone can make, including Shakshuka Bake, Pesto and Roasted Pepper Pizza, Falafel Bites, Herby Tomato Soup, and more!SHOPPING LISTS AND COOKING TIPS: Learn meal-planning basics like batch cooking, freezing meals, which staples to stock up on, and smart ways to shop for ingredients.MADE FOR BEGINNERS: No experience with Mediterranean eating? Or meal planning? Or even cooking? No sweat! This starter guide includes helpful overviews and step-by-step instructions at every stage. There's no better way to take the first step.Don't wait! Buy this cookbook TODAY and achieve better health and wellness with the Mediterranean diet!
The 30 Plan: Why eating 30 plants a week will revolutionise your gut health
by Catherine RabessRevolutionise your gut health with this simple plan from an expert dietitianForget your 5 a day and get on board with the 30 plant challenge! Gut health goes far beyond the stomach - it is also linked to how your metabolism, brain and body functions. As much as 70% of your immune system lives in your gut too, so getting it into optimal condition has never been more important. The latest research shows that both eating a diverse range of 30 plants a week and getting 30g of fibre a day is the best way to optimise your gut health. This audiobook is the first to combine the two into one simple plan, and will show you just how easy and delicious doing both can be.(P)2024 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
The 30 Plan: Why eating 30 plants a week will revolutionise your gut health
by Catherine Rabess'The ultimate guide and go-to book for all things gut health, written by an expert' Rhiannon Lambert, BSc MSc RNutr, founder of RhitritionRevolutionise your gut health with this simple plan from an expert dietitianGet on board with the 30 plant challenge! Gut health goes far beyond the stomach - it is linked to how your metabolism, brain and body functions, and even to your mental wellbeing. As much as 70 per cent of your immune system lives in your gut too, so getting it into optimal condition has never been more important. The latest research shows that eating a diverse range of 30 plants a week and getting 30g of fibre a day is the best way to optimise your gut health. This book is the first to combine the two into one simple plan, and will show you just how easy and delicious doing both can be. With 60 mouthwatering recipes and dozens of practical tips and tricks for maximising your intake of plants - fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, legumes, sprouts and more ... - this is the future of plant-based eating. And best of all, it's not restrictive! Expert dietitian Catherine Rabess shows that the key to gut health is diversity, not restriction.
30 Real Signs from the Afterlife: Recognizing and Understanding Messages from Lost Loved Ones
by Melissa St. HilaireDiscover signals from the spirit world and connect with those you've lostSigns of the spirit world are all around us— which means contacting loved ones and pets who have passed on is possible. This guide shows you how to communicate with the afterlife by noticing and decoding the signs and messages it sends. Author Melissa St. Hilaire explains the essential steps to sensing and understanding spirit energy, setting good intentions before contacting spirits, making a connection, and maintaining that connection for as long as you want.Know the signs — Be ready when the spirits reach out by exploring 30 different ways they make contact, including paranormal activity, a sudden animal appearance, or targeting your senses.Commune and connect — Learn how to keep communication open with meditation, séances, mementos, and more. Then, learn to strengthen those connections through conduits like candles or crystal balls.The meaning in the message — From phantom flavors to psychic visions and temperature changes, learn how to interpret each sign and understand the guidance it is offering you.Record what you receive — Keep track of your messages from your loved ones with fill-in pages that offer space to describe the details of every sign you encounter and what it meant to you.Open yourself up to the spirits that surround you with help from the 30 Real Signs From the Afterlife.
30 Steps to Finding Yourself: An Interactive Journey to Self-Discovery
by Sally HopeThis 30-step journal will take you on a unique journey to discover who you are and who you want to be. With interactive CBT-based activities, journalling prompts and actionable advice to deepen your self-awareness, this book will be your guide to understanding and empowering the most important person in your life: you.
30 Steps to Finding Yourself: An Interactive Journey to Self-Discovery
by Sally HopeThis 30-step journal will take you on a unique journey to discover who you are and who you want to be. With interactive CBT-based activities, journalling prompts and actionable advice to deepen your self-awareness, this book will be your guide to understanding and empowering the most important person in your life: you.
The 5 Resets: Rewire Your Brain and Body for Less Stress and More Resilience
by Dr. Aditi Nerurkar M.D.“The key is managing stress, so we can lead healthier, happier lives. The 5 Resets will help you do just that.” — Katie Couric, Journalist and Founder and CEO, Katie Couric Media "A masterful approach to rewire our brains and bodies from the inside out." — Arianna Huffington, Founder and CEO, Thrive GlobalFrom Harvard stress expert, nationally sought after speaker, and television correspondent Dr. Aditi Nerurkar comes a reimagined approach to overcoming your stress and burnout using five small but mighty mindset shifts.For Dr. Nerurkar, the common misperception of stress as “bad” needs reframing. Stress is a healthy biological phenomenon that helps us tackle life’s many demands. It becomes problematic when it’s out of tune with the frequency of our lives, resulting in burnout, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and many other physical symptoms. To bring stress back to healthy levels, Dr. Nerurkar offers her five science-backed mindset shifts, rooted in more than two decades of clinical experience, for when life gets hard:The First Reset: Get Clear on What Matters MostThe Second Reset: Find Quiet in a Noisy WorldThe Third Reset: Sync Your Brain and Your BodyThe Fourth Reset: Come Up for AirThe Fifth Reset: Bring Your Best Self ForwardDr. Nerurkar illuminates why our everyday attempts at being “resilient”—like multitasking, sleeping less, and undergoing huge lifestyle overhauls—aren’t beneficial to our stressed brains. Instead, she prescribes practical, real-world solutions for our modern-day perils that are time efficient, cost-free, and can be applied to anyone’s life, including following the Resilience Rule of 2 (making no more than two changes at a time because doing more is unsustainable), accepting that multitasking is a myth (our brains are wired to do one thing at a time!), and adopting her Bookend Method (creating boundaries to honor our brain’s need for compartmentalization).The five mindset shifts, along with fifteen proven techniques, offer you a road map to change your relationship with stress, bring your biology back into balance, and feel calmer right now.
50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress: Scientifically Proven Ways to Relieve Anxiety and Boost Your Mental Health Using Your Five Senses
by Megy KarydesTouch, taste, smell, hear, and see your way to better self-care and mental well-being.Let's face it: We all feel stress. Deep breathing, meditation, and yoga only go so far, and not being able to sit still and be alone with our thoughts isn't that unusual. The mind is designed to engage with the world around us, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to finding what calms us because we are so unique in our circumstances, our lifestyles, our finances, and our interests. 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress explores different ways each of our five senses can help bring more calm and less stress into our lives. Whether through touch, sight, taste, smell, or sound, each activity includes research or science-backed studies that support why it offers health and wellness benefits as well as ways you can incorporate them into your own life. The best part—most of the activities are either low or no cost and can be done inside your own home or right outside your door.Activities include:The magic of gardeningLosing yourself while doodlingCulinary therapyThe nostalgic power of perfumeNature therapyBathing in soundCapturing a memorySlow readingIf your brain constantly feels like an internet browser with thirty-five tabs open, or if you want to quiet the noise in your head long enough to think about what matters most in your life, this book is for you.
7 Manières Superbes de Changer la Réalité: Pour Atteindre Votre Désir le plus fort
by Charity OkaCe petit livre dispose de l’information qui va donner du pouvoir à votre esprit et vos pensées pour que vous commencez à changer la réalité en votre faveur. Ce petit livre dispose de l’information qui va donner du pouvoir à votre esprit et vos pensées pour que vous commencez à changer la réalité en votre faveur. Vous pouvez atteindre vos désirs les plus forts dans la vie et sur cette terre en exploitant la source divine ou l’univers à votre avantage. Ce livre comprend un contenu court mais très impactant et des informations qui aident à accélérer les résultats dans vos affaires. J’ai l’intention de vous donner des déclarations directes et des explications que vous pouvez saisir et utiliser immédiatement. Ainsi, ne sous estimez pas le pouvoir derrière chaque mot dans chaque chapitre de ce livre.
The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging, and Increase Vitality
by Stephen I. SideroffStress is a fact of life—and it&’s necessary for success. Discover a holistic methodology based on 9 key pillars to help you thrive even in the midst of overwhelming stress.Individuals at all levels of society and income are feeling the exhausting effects of economic uncertainty, political upheaval, international conflict, the pandemic, and environmental devastation. This timely book offers effective approaches for overcoming everyday challenges, presenting you with the tools you need to neutralize stress, build resilience, and live a balanced life. Drawing on over 40 years of experience, Dr. Stephen I. Sideroff equips you with the techniques needed to adjust the mind and body to the evolutionary mismatch posed by modern forms of stress. Empower yourself to conquer stress, enhance resilience, and improve overall wellness and longevity through an innovative approach that will help you:Prosper with stress rather than letting it weigh you downMaintain good brain health for optimal performance Implement recovery techniques for many common ailmentsImprove emotional awarenessEnhance feelings of self-worth, happiness, and satisfaction Maximize your energy and focusFeaturing a 6-page personal guide and assessment to support you on your journey, The 9 Pillars of Resilience makes it simple to establish lifelong physical, emotional, and mental patterns for mastering stress, increasing longevity, and living a joyful, balanced life.
An A-Z of Animal Symbolism: Your complete guide to over 150 animal symbols
by Aurore PramilLearn to interpret the messages the animal world has for you!A bird knocks insistently on your window, your cat brings you a lizard, you find yourself face to face with a spider or you dream of an elephant ... what if each animal had a message for you? Animals have always been a source of fascination for humans - we love to watch them, learn about them and keep them as pets. But what if animals could actually communicate with us? In this complete guide, you'll find everything you need to know about the symbolism and signs of more than 150 animals, whether they appear to you in a dream or 'happen' to cross your path. You'll learn their individual characteristics as well as the elements and seasons they're associated with. You'll also discover what these encounters mean for different aspects of your life including love, career, family and health. Messages from the animal world are always filled with compassion but animals aren't there to flatter your ego. Rather, they aim to help you advance in consciousness in your life's journey. Sometimes you'll receive an encouraging sign that confirms you're on the right path or guidance to help you move forward. Other times, an animal will deliver a deeper lesson for you to explore, because that's how we learn. More than anything, their messages can open avenues of questioning and help to make your way forward clearer. The animals wish you well; they want you to hear their messages. Let them become your guides!
Accessible Ashtanga: An All-Levels Guide to the Primary and Intermediate Series
by Kino MacGregorA bold, much-needed guide for Ashtanga yoga practice, useful for all levels and illustrated with 250 color photos, by one of yoga&’s best known and respected teachers, Kino MacGregor. This offers an updated, more accessible view of the traditional series, adapting it to serve a wider range of practitioners.Even experienced practitioners find the challenging style of Ashtanga Yoga to be daunting. Whether you&’re a beginner, living in an unconventional yoga body, or need modifications for any reason, this book will make you feel empowered, inspired, and confident to make the adjustments and modifications that feel right for your body. Kino posits that the Ashtanga Yoga method needs a systemwide reset and reevaluation to make it viable and beneficial to all students. She reframes the guru model and re-envisions the method in a way that will truly make Ashtanga available to all, while maintaining the integrity of the traditional teachings.She also presents a brief theory of movement mechanics that can help prevent injury, optimize physical mobility, and tap into the natural intelligence of the body. The practice section presents each of the poses of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series—plus some of the poses in the Ashtanga Yoga Second Series—in traditional, modified, accessible, and adaptive forms (including using blocks and a chair). Not only will you see how to modify the pose, you will learn how best to work the pose for your unique need. Teachers will find plenty of reference material to update their teaching methodology.