The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism
by Simon Mills

A clear and comprehensive reference on the full range of healing herbs and remedies. An indispensable guide to the herbal remedies most used in the Anglo-American and European traditions. Defines each remedy in terms of its main pharmacological actions and usual therapeutic applications. A useful reference to the application of traditional medicines for modern health problems for professional and lay use.

A Druid’s Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year
by Ellen Evert Hopman

For the ancient Druids, the healing and magical properties of herbs were inseparable from the larger cycles of the seasons, the movements of the planets, and the progression of a human life. A Druids Herbal shows the reader how to use herbs when creating rituals to celebrate festivals and significant life passages such as births, house blessings, weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. Drawing on extensive research and a deep personal experience with Pagan traditions, Ellen Evert Hopman explores the history and folklore surrounding the eight major Celtic festivals: Samhain, Winter Solstice, Imbolc, Spring Equinox, Beltaine, Summer Solstice, Lughnasad, and Fall Equinox. Included in each discussion are complete instructions on the medicinal and magical uses of the herbs associated with each celebration. Using these Celtic traditions as examples, the author suggests ways to incorporate the symbolic and magical power of herbs into personal rituals that honor all phases of life from childbirth to last rites. Also included are chapters on how to prepare herbal tinctures, salves, and poultices; herbs used by the Druids; herbal alchemy and the planets; and the relationships between herbs and sacred places. Filled with practical information and imaginative suggestions for using herbs for healing, ceremony, and magic, this book is an indispensable and comprehensive guide to age-old herbal practices. This is a 213-page trade softcover book.

A Druid’s Herbal of Sacred Tree Medicine
by Ellen Evert Hopman

An in-depth look at the history, herbal uses, and spiritual aspects of the sacred trees in the ancient Celtic Ogham Tree Alphabet details the 20 trees of the Ogham alphabet and their therapeutic and magical virtues; examines the Forest Druid practices associated with each tree, as well as the traditional uses in Native American medicine; describes the Celtic Fire Festivals and how each tree is featured in these holy days The Druids used the ancient Ogham Tree Alphabet to work magic and honor the dead, surrounding each letter with medicinal and spiritual lore. Poets and bards created a secret sign language to describe the letters, each of which is named for a tree or a plant. For centuries this language was transmitted only orally in order to protect its secrets. Combining her extensive herbal knowledge and keen poetic insight, Ellen Evert Hopman delves deeply into the historic allusions and associations of each of the 20 letters of the Ogham Tree Alphabet. She also examines Native American healing methods for possible clues to the way ancient Europeans may have used these trees as healing agents. Druidic spiritual practices, herbal healing remedies, and plant lore are included for each tree in the alphabet as well as how each is used in traditional rituals such as the Celtic Fire Festivals and other celebrations. Hopman also includes a pronunciation guide for the Oghams and information on the divinatory meanings associated with each tree.

CD: Drum Medicine
by David & Steve Gordon

Tribal drums from all over the planet, soaring native flutes, guitars, Shamanic atmospheres, spirit rattles and natural sounds awaken you to the dance of life. David & Steve Gordon, creators of the #1 best seller Sacred Earth Drums, take you on this award-winning journey. With their world instruments and studio artistry.

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$15.98 each

Essential Oils Handbook
by Jennie Harding

Whether it’s rosemary oil for sore muscles or ylang-ylang to calm the mind, aromatic oils play a major role in today’s holistic approach to health. They’re used in massage, in aromatherapy, and to create a positive ambience at home and at work. This attractive new addition to the Essential Handbook series is both a reference and a guide to these oils and their life-enhancing properties. The main attraction is a directory of 100 oils, complete with a discussion of the benefits of each for body, mind, and spirit, and suggestions on how it can be used. Gorgeous photographs showcase the plants that yield each of the oils, and an introductory section describes their traditional applications in different cultures around the world.

The Family Herbal
by Barbara & Peter Theiss

Applying their extensive experience as parents as well as professionals in the fields of naturopathy, pharmacology, and herbology, Barbara and Peter Theiss show how natural herbal medicine is the healthiest and most effective method to care for most of the family's health needs. Explains why childhood illnesses and disorders of old age respond exceptionally well to herbal treatment, and includes chapters on healing herbs for women, the immune system, the common cold, and emergency first aid shows how medicinal plants can effectively prevent and treat skin irritations, upset stomach, earaches, sore throats, stress headaches, pulled muscles and tendons, and many other conditions.

DVD: Feel Good Yoga

Shari Havasi became a certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor after practicing many different styles of yoga for twenty years. This was the first style of yoga that produced immediate and tangible results as she began to recognize her own "higher potential" as a teacher. "Feel Good Yoga" is a combination of Hatha yoga postures, Kundalini exercises, and kriyas (breath exercises), followed by relaxation, meditation, and conscious long deep breathing. Start your day with a renewed and positive outlook! When you "feel good" you will "look good"! This program is divided into two 38-minute segments, if you prefer shorter workouts, and is for all levels – Beginners through Advanced.

Gemstones of the World
by Walter Schumann

Newly published in a fourth edition, this definitive guide takes the mystery out of appreciating, buying and selling gemstones. It covers everything from the romance and history of more than 1,800 gemstones to their geographic locations; scientific, physical and color properties; and the way they are formed, structured, and mined. The book also fully covers the optical features of the gems: light and color, luminescence, refraction, and inclusions; and key information about the densities and chemical elements of each stone, with fascinating details on different cuts, polishing, gems, hardness, cleavage, classification, trade names, rarity, and more. There are also many charts and diagrams as well as magnificent color photographs of the stones with data about them on the facing page. If you want only one book on gemstones in your library, this would be the one! This is a 319-page hardcover book.

DVD: Gentle Energy Yoga #1

Join Kim in an Asian style Yoga that is low impact yet highly effective. Use the breath in gentle stretching exercises to release tension and restore balance within the body, integrated with a facilitated relaxation and energy meditation for the accumulation and balance of energy for your mind, body and spirit. The refreshing meditation segment of the routine is blended with beautiful shots of Sedona. This Yoga focuses on the Asian Philosophy of opening and stimulating the meridian channels to restore balance, and uses relaxation tools using breath and visualization to quiet your mind. This is the perfect routine for the beginning Yoga practitioner, anyone who wants a light program, or the experienced practitioner seeking something new. Enjoy!