Root Health

Yoga in its authentic form is focused on inclusivity, inner work and peace. But the yoga that is practised in the Western world has got a little lost along the way… Join Nikita Desai on her mission to help us understand yoga beyond the physical poses and pricey outfits that we’re so familiar with today. Drawing on research and teachings from ancient sources, Desai helps us navigate this complex practice.

Despite the immense popularity of yoga today, there is surprisingly little knowledge of its roots among practitioners. This book brings together the core teachings of yoga in the words of their authors, rather than in the secondary versions of modern interpreters. Including key passages from the Upanishads, the Buddhist and Jaina traditions, the yoga sections of the Indian Tantras, and many texts that are being critically translated for the first time, Roots of Yoga provides a comprehensive and immediate insight into the essential texts of the Indian traditions of yoga.

A comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants and folk healers of Eastern Europe’s Pale of Settlement—mapping ancestral folkways, herbal traditions, and shared legacies of Ashkenazi Jews and their neighbors Includes a materia medica of healing plants and their traditional applications A...

There is a healthier you just waiting to be discovered...Are you frustrated with your current weight, energy level, or overall weight? You may be wondering if you will ever reach your wellness goals. Well, there is still hope for you to achieve good health and wellness after years of not feeling your best and not understanding why. In The Root of Weight Gain, Daye Ambersley reveals what she did to lose 75 pounds of physical weight. More than just shedding pounds, she increased her emotional freedom and uncovered a healthier version of herself.

She'd those extra pounds faster than you ever thought possible, even if you've struggled with unhealthy eating habits for years.