Alternative Medicine

An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World
An Eight-Week Plan for Finding Peace in a Frantic World

Review:I wanted to practice mindfulness and this was one of two books I purchased in Kindle version. It came with a set of audio meditations to take the beginner through beginning mindful practices. I use this book as an ongoing tool. Read more

Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People (The Mindfulness Coloring Series)
Anti-Stress Art Therapy for Busy People (The Mindfulness Coloring Series)

Review:I love the idea of anti-stress coloring. This book sounded perfect, and it mostly is. However, as others have mentioned, the binding is way too tight! It adds some stress because of having to constantly push open the pages to get to all of the details. I do like the small size of the book. Read more

Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness (Book & CD)
Freeing Yourself from Chronic Unhappiness (Book & CD)

Review:This is a wonderful read for anyone who struggles with depression and would like to try a new approach, a holistic approach. A lot of therapists don't realize (or at least don't practice from the point of view that) people are multidimensional; we are mind, body, AND spirit. We have physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual components. I love this book, because it addresses all of the aspects. The accompanying cd is wonderful. I'm a mind, body, spirit counselor and I use this book (in my l... Read more

more peace - Little Book of Mindfulness - 10 minutes a day to less stress
more peace - Little Book of Mindfulness - 10 minutes a day to less stress

Review:Sweet little book with a really nice introduction to Mindfulness. I was surprised by how pleasant and easy and varied the exercises were, and how familiar some of them already were to me. It makes a perfect pocket or bag book, and is especially best when shared with friends. Read more

The Pocket Pema Chodron (Shambhala Pocket Classics)
The Pocket Pema Chodron (Shambhala Pocket Classics)

Review:Short thought provoking passages that need to be read mindfully. I find them inspiring even after repeated readings. Pema is my favorite Buddhist writer but her wisdom and kindness will be of benefit to anyone. Read more

108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion
108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion

Review:Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and...
Pema Chodron Audio book on CD-I love this book and author,these arrived quickly,in sealed plastic in great shape!
I will treasure this! Read more

A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind
A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind

Review:A treasure of wisdom and insights in how to navigate through our emotions in the river of life. Pema Chodron expands your conscience and open new ways for exploring the reality of being presence. It's a gift for the spirit. Read more

The Art of Transforming Suffering - No Mud - No Lotus
The Art of Transforming Suffering - No Mud - No Lotus

Review:I've discovered Thich Nhat Hanh in finding relief for depression. It is so easy for my thoughts to spiral downwards. This reading is helpful in teaching me how to retrain my thinking and outlook. Now I only intend on practicing his techniques, and to continue reading his books. Read more

A Guide to Compassionate Living (Shambhala Classics)
A Guide to Compassionate Living (Shambhala Classics)

Review:This book delivers guidance that one can use to further their practice. The basic principle that we already have what we need is at the root of all the teachings and this is makes this book very impactful. Read more

A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics)
A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics)

Review:Pema Chodron is a true practitioner .Happiness , peace start when we come closer to our discomfort ,be with our discomfort with gentleness .Not running away to somewhere peaceful and nice .When discomforts arise is the moment we can change our old habits of reacting , anger , jealousy etc . Read more

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