Nature Spirituality From the Ground Up

Nature Spirituality From the Ground Up
Author: Lupa
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2016-01-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738747823

Nature Spirituality from the Ground Up invites you to go beyond simply exploring the symbols of nature and encourages you to bury your hands in the earth and work with the real thing. This is a book on green spirituality that makes a difference, empowering you to connect with totems as a part of your spiritual life. Uniquely approaching totems as beings we can give to, rather than take from, Lupa shows how orienting yourself this way deepens your spiritual connection to the earth and helps you rejoin the community of nature. And while most books on totems focus on animals, Nature Spirituality from the Ground Up helps you work with interconnected ecosystems of totems: plants, fungi, minerals, waterways, landforms, and more.

Labyrinth

Labyrinth
Author: Tony Christie
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2018-06-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738756717

Step into the Labyrinth Sacred Practices for Health, Wisdom, and True Purpose The labyrinth is an enigma, a seemingly ordinary symbol that has the power to open the gateway to profound self-discovery. Within its coils and turns, secret wisdom is revealed that has the potential to help humanity on its journey toward spiritual advancement. In this book, spiritual teacher Tony Christie shares new information and powerful techniques for exploring the labyrinth as a source of wonder, wisdom, healing, and enlightenment. Discover how to work with labyrinths to quiet your mind and gain insights and answers for the questions that matter most to you. Use the labyrinth as a safe container for letting go of your troubles and finding that peaceful place within yourself. Learn about the fascinating connections between the labyrinth and tarot, alchemy, crop circles, and the cosmos. With the right guidance and intention, every step you take in a labyrinth can bring you greater understanding of your life's purpose on your own sacred journey. Praise: "Tony combines a deep wisdom of labyrinths and his personal experience to offer an opportunity to the reader to explore the labyrinth of their own sacred being. I love the mix of practical and theory. A truly enjoyable read."—Abby Wynne, author of How to Be Well and AZ Spiritual Colouring Affirmations "This book is a confident statement of the limitless possibilities of the labyrinth on all levels of existence, material and immaterial."—Robert Ferré, master labyrinth builder and author of The Labyrinth Revival "This book by Tony Christie covers the entire spectrum of time—back to the Big Bang and into the Future. If you are to read only one book on labyrinths, this is the one to read."—Sig Longren, author of Labyrinths: Ancient Myths and Modern Uses "This is an important book for anyone interested in working with labyrinths or who wishes to try to gain some understanding of the immense power of them."—Yvonne Ryves, author of Shaman Pathways—Web of Life, shamanic healer, Reiki master, and past life therapist "Well researched and written with a steady hand and heart, Labyrinth offers Tony Christie's unique understanding of this amazing tool."—Lauren Artress, author of Walking a Sacred Path "Readers interested in esoteric spiritual traditions will find much to enjoy in Christie's tutorial on the spiritual powers of labyrinths."—Publishers Weekly

America's Holy Ground

America's Holy Ground
Author: Brad Lyons
Publisher: Chalice Press
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2019-04-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 082720079X

In America's Holy Ground: 61 Faithful Reflections on Our National Parks, dive deeper into a unique aspect of each park, from Acadia to Zion, and reframe how you think about the parks and your faith. Connections, sabbath, reflection, perspective, beginnings, art, restoration - these are just a few of the themes you'll encounter on your national park journey. A trio of questions with each entry will help you see the bigger picture of your life and new ways to approach your relationship with God, your community, and your faith. Whether you're on the road or at home in your reading nook, think about your favorite national park in a whole new way!

Yoga Through the Year

Yoga Through the Year
Author: Jilly Shipway
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2019-07-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0738757209

Create a Powerful Connection Between Yoga and the Wheel of the Year Find balance in your yoga practice and your life by connecting with nature and the cycle of the seasons. Yoga Through the Year reimagines yoga as a way to unite complimentary opposites—heaven and earth, sun and moon, male and female. Providing inspiration, guidance, and more than 100 illustrations, this book shows you how to work with the prevalent energy of each season and develop an authentic practice that makes you happier and healthier. Learn how to best work with the challenges and opportunities present throughout the wheel of the year. Explore mindfulness exercises, visualizations, meditations, and yoga poses and sequences that are specially designed for each season. This remarkable book's approach can be personalized to fit your needs all year long. With it, you can develop your own rhythm in response to each seasonal change.

Ecomysticism

Ecomysticism
Author: Carl von Essen
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2010-10-19
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1591439663

Explores the philosophy, science, and spirituality of nature mysticism and its Green calling • Offers a solid bridge between spiritual practice and environmental activism • Reveals how we can heal the environment by renewing our connection to it • Shows how spiritual encounters in nature are healing the Nature Deficit Disorder of our psyches and bodies Many have been struck by a majestic moment in nature--a sole illuminated flower in a shady grove, an owl swooping silently across a wooded path, or an infinitely starry sky--and found themselves in a state of expanded awareness so profound they can feel the interconnectedness of all life. These trance-like moments of clarity, unity, and wonder often incite a call to protect and preserve the earth--to support Nature as she supports us. Termed “nature mysticism,” people from all cultures have described such experiences. However, the ever-increasing urbanization of the world’s population is threatening this ancient connection as well as the earth itself. In Ecomysticism, Carl von Essen explores nature mysticism through the recorded experiences of outdoor enthusiasts as well as scientific studies in biology, psychology, and neuroscience. Citing consciousness scholar William James and a variety of well-known nature lovers such as Ansel Adams, Henry David Thoreau, and Ralph Waldo Emerson, von Essen shows how the spiritual transcendence from an encounter in nature--like other mystical experiences--is healing the Nature Deficit Disorder of our psyches and bodies, leading to an expansion of our worldview and a clearer understanding of our self and of our natural world. Offering a solid bridge between spiritual practice and environmental activism, von Essen’s spiritual ecology reveals how only through a renewal of humanity’s spiritual connection to nature can we effect true environmental healing.

Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Companion

Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Companion
Author: Llewellyn
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2024-07-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738777633

Pivotal Perspectives on Modern Magic Now featuring more articles than ever, Llewellyn's 2025 Witches' Companion makes it easy to stay on top of the trends in today's Pagan and Witchcraft communities. Packed with advice from prominent practitioners and hands-on tips to fortify your magical prowess, this inclusive almanac provides nearly thirty articles exploring the forefront of contemporary magic. Coming Out to Your Non-Witchy Friends Befriending Deities Climate Change and Paganism The Wheel of the Year for Modern Witches Avoiding Scams for Spiritual Services Rituals to Honor Military Service People Magickally Responsible Travel Morning Coffee with the Ancestors Finding the Spiritual Side of a Fight Witchcraft's Human Element in the Age of AI This year's edition includes spells, rituals, projects, and advice from some of the most popular Witch and Pagan writers: Elizabeth Barrette • Emily Carlin • Autumn Damiana • Lilith Dorsey • Emma Kathryn • Phoenix LeFae • Najah Lightfoot • Kate Freuler • Dodie Graham McKay • Ari & Jason Mankey • Melanie Marquis • Diana Rajchel • Stephanie Rose Bird • Michelle Skye • Tess Whitehurst • Laura Tempest Zakroff Includes lunar information for spellwork and rituals

Llewellyn's 2017 Herbal Almanac

Llewellyn's 2017 Herbal Almanac
Author: Natalie Zaman
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2016-07-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738751243

An Herbal Infusion of Inspiration and All-Natural Wellness With recipes, crafts, gardening tips, and herbal lore, Llewellyn's Herbal Almanac is now in its 17th year of providing new ideas and perspectives for gardeners and herb lovers. Including recipes for cordials and infusions, cranberry ketchup, natural dyes, marzipan, salads, and more, this year's almanac will enrich your cooking and crafting with ingredients you've grown yourself. Dozens of articles also include health and beauty tips, natural pest control, and the ancient history of herbs. With hands-on projects and advice, this year's edition features articles on sage, poppies, nightshades, almonds, turmeric and saffron, useful weeds, raffia, and much more. Square-foot gardening for vegetables, herbs, and fruits in a small, low-cost, low-care garden Herb and spice substitutes—easy alternatives to more expensive sources Creating an herbal insectary and working with beneficial insects that act as natural pesticides Plant therapy—low-stress techniques to improve your mental state The history and lore of herb names Herbs for teens to transition smoothly into adulthood Simple recipes for bath and body products

Round We Dance

Round We Dance
Author: Mark A. Green
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 167
Release: 2024-04-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738775398

Sacred Celebrations for the Skeptical Seeker Invite more joy and meaning into your life with nature-based rituals, ceremonies, and workings that are spiritually powerful but rooted in material reality. Rituals transform a moment that might otherwise seem ordinary into a special occasion. However, it can feel awkward to start these practices, particularly for atheists, agnostics, humanists, and other nonbelievers. With this book, Mark A. Green teaches you how to meaningfully ritualize your life, without asking you to believe in anything science can't prove. With an emphasis on the cycles of nature instead of deity worship, Mark shows you how to celebrate wheel of the year holidays, rites of passage, and personal observances. He provides dozens of rituals, workings, crafts, and recipes to bring greater happiness and connection to every occasion. Through Atheopagan principles and practices, you can spiritually honor the passage of time, important milestones, your community, and yourself. Includes a foreword by Arwen Gwyneth, former chair of the Atheopagan Society Council

Skin Spirits

Skin Spirits
Author: Lupa
Publisher:
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010-01
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781905713349

Since the mid-1990s Lupa, artist, author and neoshaman, has worked with animal parts in her artwork and spiritual practice. From leather and fur to skulls and bones, she incorporates them into ritual tools, jewelry, and other sacred items. Not only does her practice involve the physical remains, but she also works with the spirits of the animals themselves. In this book she expands upon the information provided in her earlier book, Fang and Fur, Blood and Bone: A Primal Guide to Animal Magic. You'll find information on how to select animal remains based on not only your needs but those of the spirits themselves; how to work with the animal spirits, including in shapeshifting and other rituals; proper care for the physical remains; and other practices. Plus you'll find detailed, illustrated guides on how to make ritual tools ranging from bone-handled knives to fur pouches, skull rattles to dancing skins; and much more! Based on Lupa's decade-and-change of intensive experience, this is an absolutely indispensable guide to the spiritual and magical use of animal parts in neopagan, occult, and other traditions. Whether you only have a single feather to work with, or an entire ritual room full of spirits embodied in hides and bones, there's plenty of material in this non-dogmatic text for you to integrate into your own practice as you see fit

Llewellyn's 2021 Witches' Companion

Llewellyn's 2021 Witches' Companion
Author: Llewellyn
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2020-07-08
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0738763705

With more than two dozen enlightening and inspiring articles that explore modern Witchcraft topics and magical techniques, Llewellyn's 2021 Witches' Companion is a must-have for today's practitioners. This collection presents some of the finest writers and compelling subjects that will empower your life and improve your community. Deborah Lipp discusses what the fictional witch communicates to the modern Wiccan. Raven Digitalis shares fascinating techniques for performing magick using animal parts. Monica Crosson shows you how to heal by seeking beauty in nature and within the self. Astrea Taylor encourages you to take time for spirit each morning while Melissa Tipton helps you build positive, magical habits.