Books
Health & Wellness
“Optimal Wellness” by Ralph Golan, M.D. (Ballantine Books)
“Adrenal Fatigue: The 21st Century Stress Syndrome” by James L. Wilson, Ph.D (Smart Publications)
“Gastrointestinal Health: The Self-Help Nutritional Program That Can Change Your Life” by Steven R. Peikin, M.D. (Collins Publication; 3d edition)
“Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster: A Guide of Mind-Body Techniques” (book and CD) by Peggy Huddleston (Angel River Press)
“Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection” by John E. Sarno, M.D. (Warner Books)
Tai Chi & Qigong
“The Healer Within: Using Traditional Chinese Techniques to Release Your Body’s Own Medicine” by Dr. Roger Jahnke (Harper San Francisco Press)
Yoga
“The Seven Spiritual Laws of Yoga: A Practical Guide to Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit” by Deepak Chopra, M.D.
“Airplane Yoga” by Rachel Lehmann-Haupt and Bess Abrahams (Riverhead Books): good chair yoga poses
“Yoga For Wellness” by Gary Kraftsow (Penguin Compass)
“Yoga Therapy” by A.G. Mohan and Indra Mohan (Shambhala)
“Yoga for Body, Breath, and Mind” by A.G. Mohan (Shambhala)
“The Heart of Yoga” by T.K.V. Desikachar (Inner Traditions International; revised edition)
“Relax & Renew: Restful Yoga for Stressful Times” by Judith Lasater, PhD (Rodmell Press): good book for restorative yoga poses
“Health, Healing & Beyond: Yoga and the Living Tradition of Krishnmacharya” by T.K.V. Desikachar (Aperture)
“Yoga for Arthritis” by Loren Fishman, MD and Ellen Saltonstall (W.W. Norton & Company)
“The Secret of the Yamas: A Spiritual Guide to Yoga” by John McAfee (McAfee Publications)
“Meditation The Inner Way” by Naomi Humphrey (The Aquarian Press)
Meditation & Mindfulness
“Wherever You Go There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Every Day Life” by Jon Kabat-Zinn (Hyperion Books)
“Nothing Happens Next: Responses to Questions About Meditation” by Cheri Huber (Keep It Simple Books)
“The Relaxation Response: Updated and Expanded” by Herbert Benson, M.D. (Harper Torch)
“Meditation: Achieving Inner Peace and Tranquility in Your Life” (book and CD) by Brian L. Weiss, M.D. (Hay House)
“Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life” by Thich Nhat Hanh (Bantam Books)
“Time Shifting” by Stephan Rechtschaffen, M.D. (Doubleday)
“The Heartmath Solution” by Doc Childre and Howard Martin (Harper San Francisco)
“Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life” by Shakti Gawain (Nataraj Publishing)
“Meditations: Creative Visualizations and Meditation Exercises to Enrich Your Life” by Shakti Gawain (Nataraj Publishing)
DVDs
“Qigong & Tai Chi: Following Movement in Nature” by Greg Dilisio (to order, call 413-717-0101)
“Qigong Chi Kung: Awakening and Mastering the Medicine Within You” by Roger Jahnke, OMD (www.taichieasy.com)
“Lilias! AM & PM Yoga Workouts for Seniors” (good Chair Yoga poses) – www.naturaljourneys.com
Rodney Yee “Meditation & Yoga” by GAIAM (www.gaiam.com)
“Pranamaya’s viniyoga therapy for the upper back, neck and shoulders” by Gary Kraftsow (www.viniyoga.com)
CDs
For guided relaxations
“Deep Relaxation – Guided Yoga Nidra” by Jennifer Reis (www.sacredfireyoga.com)
“Chakra Clearing” by Doreen Virtue, Ph.D (www.hayhouse.com)
“Meditation to inner peace, love and joy” by Brain Weiss, M.D. (www.brianweiss.com)
“Your Present: A Half Hour of Peace” by Susie Mantell (www.amazon.com)
“What I Believe and Deep Relaxation” by Louise Hay (www.hayhouse.com)
For concentration and relaxation:
“Baroque Garden for Concentration” by Hemi Sync® Metamusic (www.Hemi-Sync.com)
“Music for the Mozart Effect – Vol. VI Music for Yoga” (www.springhillmedia.com)
For relaxation
“Seven Metals Singing Bowls of Tibet” by Benjamin Iobst (www.devaworld.com)
“The Healing Power of Sound” by Mitchell Gaynor, M.D. (Spirituality & Health 800-551-1220 or www.GaynorOncology.com )
“Inner Peace”, “Chakra Suite” or any other CD by Steven Halpern (www.innerpeacemusic.com )
“The Wellness Music Sampler” by www.wellnessmusic.com
“Liquid Mind VIII – Sleep” by Chuck Wild (www.realmusic.com and www.liquidmindmusic.com )
“Shamanic Dream I and II” by Anugama (www.openskymusic.com )
“Reiki Hands of Light” by Deuter (www.newearthrecords.com )
“Healing Ragas: Music for Relaxation, Sleep and Beyond” by Mandala (www.malimba.com)
“A Day Without Rain” by Enya (Warner Music)
For affirmations and relaxation
“Stress-Free: Spoken and Subliminal” by Louise L. Hay and many other Louise Hay CDs with affirmations (www.hayhouse.com)
For Yoga and Relaxation
“The Spirit of Yoga” by Ben Leinbach (www.realmusic.com )
“Soothing Music and Mantras Bija” by Todd Norian (www.deeppeaceyoga.com )
“Eternal Om” by Robert Slap (www.dicksutphen.com )
“Ultimate Om” by Jonathan Goldman (www.healingsounds.com)
“There’s No Place Like Ohm” by Analemma (www.lemniscatemusic.com)
“The Essence” and any other CD by Deva Premal (www.mitendevapremal.com and www.whiteswanmusic.com )
“Shakti’s Sanctuary” by Clair Oaks (www.clairoaks.com)
“Savasana” by Wah! (www.wahmusic.com)
“Devotion” and any other CD by Rasa (www.rasa-music.com)
“The Sacred Chants of Devi: 108 Sacred Names of Mother Divine” by Craig Pruess and Ananda (www.heaven-on-earth-music.co.uk)
For Qigong and Tai Chi
“Flowing Perfection Tai Chi” by Merlin’s Magic (www.innerworldsmusic.com)
“Adagio – Music for Tai Chi” by Peter Davidson (www.amazon.com)
Vacation
New Age Spa (Neversink, NY)
Canyon Ranch (Lenox, Mass.)
The Omega Institute (Rhinebeck, NY)
Kripalu (Lenox, Mass.)
Miraval (Tucson, AZ)