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.

Small towns are places where everyone knows each other’s names—and each other’s business, despite it being none of their own. Yet, folks in small towns never seem to want to talk about mental health. Rural living can be isolating with hours spent on the farm caring for the land, animals, the home, and everyone else first before yourself. Women especially know this struggle all too well. Author Lewellyn Melnyk has experienced this her whole life, suffering from depression in her early teens that left her with what felt like only one option.

Johannes R. Fisslinger, founder of the Lifestyle Prescriptions University, will introduce you to a revolutionary new health paradigm based on the art and science of self-healing. He'll help you unlock your body's natural healing intelligence by becoming aware of your six root causes and how specific stressors, emotions, beliefs, and lifestyle habits trigger your symptoms.

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

Like 75% of American women, Ronnie Citron-Fink dyed her hair, visiting the salon every few weeks to hide gray roots in her signature dark brown mane. She wanted to look attractive, professional, and most of all, young. Yet as a journalist covering health and the environment, she knew something wasn’t right. All those unpronounceable chemical names on the back of the hair dye box were far from natural. Were her recurring headaches and allergies telltale signs that the dye offered the illusion of health, all the while undermining it? Ronnie took a leap and decided to ditch the dye.

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.