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Reflexology: A Practical Introduction To The Powerful Healing Art Description: Reflexology is a comprehensive guide to the practice of reflexology that brings together East and West. Using the most recent research, internationally known reflexologist Inge Dougans connects Chinese meridian theory with the use of reflexology points, identifying corresponding meridians on the foot. A complete self-teaching guide, Reflexology includes an explanation of how meridian theory and reflexology work together, illustrated step-by-step reflexology treatments for specific ailments, and case histories. Dougans has achieved remarkable results treating ailments such as back pain, chronic fatigue, digestive problems, skin problems, insomnia, and migraines.... Read More about the "Reflexology: A Practical Introduction To The Powerful Healing Art" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Himalayan Institute Press
Royal Path Description: Outlines the basic physical exercises, mental disciplines, and ethical commitments of raja yoga... Read More about the "Royal Path" on the The Nile Book Store Website

HIMALAYAN INSTITUTE PRESS
Science Of Breath Description: Describes the anatomy and physiology of breathing, as well as the subtle yogic science of prana.... Read More about the "Science Of Breath" on the The Nile Book Store Website

INNER TRADITIONS INTERNATIONAL
Self-awakening Yoga Description: Takes yoga back to its roots as a creative learning process and an expansion of consciousness, not just a technique for health and fitness. Provides simple techniques that enhance the free flow of prana to promote physical and emotional healing, self-discovery, and spiritual evolution. Includes over 100 exercises and meditations for a self-structured practice. Teaches how to release the body`s inefficient, painful patterns and to access unknown potentials through kinesthetic inquiries. Includes 60-minute audio CD of four guided meditation exercises. When artist and professor Don Stapleton discovered yoga, it marked the beginning of a journey into the awakening powers of pranathe energy of yogic purificationand the natural spiritual and healing properties of his own body. After 30 years of extensive yoga training, an accident left him with a severe injury to the spine. Faced with the challenge of physical recovery, Stapleton drew upon his knowledge of yoga to create a series of exercises that allowed him to recover freedom of movement, release emotional blockages, and unleash his spiritual and physical potential. Self-Awakening Yoga is the synthesis of Stapleton`s practice. More than 100 exercisesfrom focusing on the breath to accessing primal soundshow how to unlock the wisdom and power of prana to engage the body`s healing powers. His simple exercises and meditations focus on natural movements that encourage body awareness. Readers learn how to listen to what the body is saying before engaging in any specific yoga postures. Self-Awakening Yoga takes yoga back to its roots as a creative learning process and an expansion of consciousness, not just a technique for health and fitness.... Read More about the "Self-awakening Yoga" on the The Nile Book Store Website

HarperCollins Publishers
Shiatsu The Complete Guide Description: Shiatsu literally means finger pressure and is a traditional Japanese massage technique which can rebalance the body and ease both mental and physical tension by applying pressure to the body`s energy channels, or meridians. Covering the spiritual as well as the practical, this guide includes the concept of Ki or Chi energy, the essential building blocks of Shiatsu in practice, how different parts of the body can be used to transmit energy, and how Shiatsu complements traditional Chinese medicine.... Read More about the "Shiatsu The Complete Guide" on the The Nile Book Store Website

ELSEVIER
Shiatsu Theory And Practice 2nd Edition Description: This book provides a clear and complete introduction to the theory and practice of Zen Shiatsu, presenting vivid detail on the theoretical foundations of both Traditional Chinese Medicine and five element theory. It offers remarkably clear, high-quality illustrations and photos that support text discussions. The all-encompassing 2nd Edition takes the reader through an exploration of the various approaches to treatment routines, with case studies, explanations, and step-by-step descriptions of techniques.... Read More about the "Shiatsu Theory And Practice 2nd Edition" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Rodale Press Inc (rodale Old)
Shrink Your Female Fat Zones Description: In as little as 10 minutes a day, you can . . . Shrink Your Female Fat Zones! What`s a female fat zone? Maybe it`s that part of your body that popped out after you had a baby or dropped after you turned 40. It`s that area you may try to hide in baggy shirts or pants, the spot where things bind or rub or just stick out the wrong way.If you have a fat zone, fitness and weight-loss expert Denise Austin has designed a program just for you. In just 6 weeks, you`ll get the slimmer thighs, trimmer hips, and flatter belly that you`ve dreamed of. You`ll lose up to 2 pounds a week, and wherever you used to pinch your share of inches, you`ll be smaller, firmer, and more defined.Denise designed these targeted programs by zeroing in on the most effective diet and exercise tricks to shrink her own trouble spots. Now she`s sharing her tips with you!As you learn Denise`s secrets, you will: - Remodel your body and rev up your metabolism in as little as 10 minutes a day- Zip through fun, fast workouts that trim and tone trouble areas- Savor 6 weeks of mouthwatering menu plans, developed by a top nutritionist-Try dozens of Denise`s favorite family recipes and quick cooking hints, with shopping lists that make prep time a snap-Track your progress in a motivating, specialized journal- Check out before and after photos of women who`ve seen amazing, rapid resultsSay goodbye to your female fat zonesforever!Denise Austin is the star of Lifetime Television`s The Daily Workout as well as Fit&Lite, television`s number one exercise program. She offers regular fitness advice to readers of America`s number one health magazine, Prevention, in her column Shape Up with Denise Austin. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia, with her husband, Jeff, and two daughters, Katie and Kelly.Cover design by Carol Angstadt Cover photographs by Hilmar Also Available: Shrink Your Female Fat Zones VHS and DVD (from Artisan Home Entertainment)... Read More about the "Shrink Your Female Fat Zones" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Meyer&Meyer Publishing
Step Aerobics Description: This book, which comprises both a theoretical and practical section, addresses itself to all who are interested in the many and various uses of the step apparatus during functional fitness and health training. In the extensive practical sections, basic steps, combinations of steps, arm movements and arm formations as well as standard techniques are described and set out in the usual terms.... Read More about the "Step Aerobics" on the The Nile Book Store Website

CHRONICLE BOOKS
Strength And Toning Deck Description: Strength-training is one of the most effective ways to improve overall health and achieve a toned and fit appearance. Building strong, healthy muscles boosts your metabolism, increases your energy level, promotes good posture and balance, and helps prevent osteoporosis and injuries. With the 50 exercises in The Strength and Toning Deck, you can start right away with a basic conditioning program and progress your fitness training at your own pace.... Read More about the "Strength And Toning Deck" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Workman
Take A Load Off Your Heart Description: Increase the odds of living longer with this bold, broad approach to cardiac health. A medically up-to-the-minute and easy-to-implement program, Take a Load Off Your Heart sets our four key steps to cardiovascular fitness, from assessing risk to managing stress, from improving diet to making a habit of exercise. It demystifies predictive markers such as trigylcerides and Syndrome X, and offers 109 simple, practical lifestyle tips - #22 Breathe deeply, #96 Drink black tea, #3 Increase your HDL level, #54 Walk briskly, #75 Give up dieting - for preventing, stabilizing and, yes, reversing heart disease.... Read More about the "Take A Load Off Your Heart" on the The Nile Book Store Website

The Nile Book Store
Tamilee Webb`s Defy Gravity Workout Description: - Features walking (the #1 fitness activity) as well as Pilates and yoga (the two hottest fitness trends around)- Offers a day-by-day, eight-week schedule to talk all the guesswork out of the program- Delivers an easy-to-do program for anyone who wants to fight the signs of aging... Read More about the "Tamilee Webb`s Defy Gravity Workout" on the The Nile Book Store Website

Crystal Clarity Publishers
The Art And Science Of Raja Yoga Description: Each of the royal yoga science`s branches - Hatha (bodily control), Gyana (wisdom), Karma (action), Bhakti (devotion), Viveka (discrimination) are harnassed in this massive curriculum. Fourteen illustrated lessons blend timeless theory with authentic practices. Covers philosophy, meditation, postures, breathing, affirmations, energy and the chakras, yogic diet, and much more.Complete with audio cd with guided affirmations.... Read More about the "The Art And Science Of Raja Yoga" on the The Nile Book Store Website

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