Download or read book Elemental Art Meditation Cards written by Anita Alexandra and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elemental Art Meditation Cards: Living the Five Elements is a comprehensive guide to the Elemental Art Meditation Card Deck available through www.elementalartsolutions.com This 50-card deck of original artwork represents an individual cycle of ten passages for each of the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. It explores the material, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of each of these elemental metaphors as used in art and healing. The book will take you on a journey through the unique characteristics of each of the Five Elements, basic numerology, and the concept of yin and yang in a soulful and artisitic way that makes the sometimes complicated philosophical concepts of Chinese Medicine easier to understand. You will also learn to use a basic and an advanced layout of the cards; both specifically designed for this system. Elemental Art Meditation Cards are a fun, first step toward learning about the fundamentals of Chinese Medicine and the color metaphors of the Five Elements while offering surprising insight into your own personality and how you relate to others.

Download or read book The Untamed Elemental written by Tasya Van Ree and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You know the way already. The Mother Earth Deck is an intuition ally for complex times. Composed of 52 exquisite cards, each represents a facet of Mother Earth's medicine and wisdom as envisioned by renowned visual artist, Tasya Van Ree. The Moon guides us toward our inherent biorhythms and their link to refining creativity and spiritual development; Salt points to matters of vitality and longevity; the Phoenix informs us that a rebirth is on its way. When combined with your intention, these cards can serve as a nudge into the arms of your own inner guide, or they can simply help you determine your next steps on a project or the most helpful attitude to adopt in a tricky situation. An incredible tool for self-reflection, this gorgeous deck will help to reveal your own innate wisdom"--

Download or read book Shotokan Kata 1 Heian Shodan in Daoist Eyes written by Adam Dobrzynski and published by Adam's Shotokan Karate Books. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My book contains grammatical mistakes, and for that I am deeply sorry. This is the first book in a series, which is intented to examine the links between Shotokan Karate and the three teachings - Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. The book deals with Heian Shodan (aka Pinan Shodan) and the rest of Heian katas. We can learn a lot from the Chinese origins of Karate. Daoism (Taoism) in particular has been forgotten in modern times, as a tool for understanding Karate and improving it. There are very practical conclusions that we can come to, using Daoism. In order to achieve that, we must develop a deep understanding of the Heian katas using Chinese philosophy. The book explains how Yin and Yang and the Five Elements (Wuxing) theories are connected to the Heians. We especially concentrate on the Wood Element, which is the element of Heian Shodan, and has profound implications on the kata. Topics from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are brought up, including the relations between the basic katas and the organs and meridians. Then we turn to Emotional Karate, and observe the psychological benefit, that one could derive from Karate. Karate can contribute to our mental well-being. And our state of mind, as proven, effects our body - including chronic pains. After understanding the distinguishing qualities of Heian Shodan, we can understand why it is a particularly good kata for releasing a repressed anger. As for other issues: Some techniques are presented, in order to improve the kata and our benefit from it. We also learn how other katas may recuperate Heian Shodan. A mathematical formula of the five Heians is suggested, with an application to Heian Shodan's movements. Other Shotokan katas are also mentioned - as well as specific Karate moves and stances. Finally, we warn about excessiveness, and explain how to prevent it. By the way, several interesting topics are discussed: the far and the relatively modern history of Karate and of other martial arts, our Karate ancestors and even Chinese and Japanese characters and words. In conclusion, although the book deals with Chines philosophy, it has many very applicable sides.

Download or read book Look Up Look In written by Mari Andrew and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 52 thoughtful, whimsically illustrated meditation cards to help you find a moment of rest in the midst of your day, from the author and artist behind the New York Times bestseller Am I There Yet? Pick a card each morning, each night, or whenever you need to practice mindfulness. With meditations influenced by themes and lessons from the natural world--from the romantic wonder of a full moon to the opportunity to rebuild after a devastating storm--Look Up, Look In: 52 Meditations on Nature offers a reason to slow down and consider what nature has to offer. Each meditation card (approximately 4 x 6 inches) is accompanied by a piece of watercolor art, which can be displayed on your desktop, stuck to a fridge, or even sent to a friend as a reminder to slow down and check in with yourself and the world around you.

Download or read book Tarot and Other Meditation Decks written by Emily E. Auger and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2023-03-20 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arthur E. Waite and artist Pamela Colman Smith's Rider-Waite Tarot (1909) is the most popular Tarot in the world. Today, it is affectionately referred to as the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot in recognition of the high quality of Smith's contributions. Waite and Smith's deck has become the gold standard for identifying and analyzing contemporary Tarot and other meditation decks based on archetypes. Developments in both visual and literary history and theory have influenced Tarot since its fifteenth-century invention as a game and subsequent adaptations for esotericism, cartomancy, and meditation. This analysis consider Tarot in relation to established modern and postmodern art movements, such as Symbolism, Surrealism, and Pattern and Decoration Art, as well as the concepts and theories informing both the dominance and the dissolution of the modernist "grid" and hierarchical priorities. This work also explores the close connection between Tarot and the invention of the literary novel and includes new material on the representation of Tarot in film and fiction. A new chapter addresses the growing influence of the archetypal "shadow" and "shadow work" on Tarot as an artistic form, narrative genre, and practice in the new millennium.

Download or read book The Elemental Tarot written by Caroline Smith and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1999-09-24 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to the numerous interpretations over the centuries that have clouded the meaning of the tarot, this book synthesizes the best interpretations and demystifies and analyses each card in depth. 80+ photos.

Download or read book Elemental Magick written by D. J. Conway and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2020-06-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reconnect with the natural world using the magick of the five elements of earth, air, water, fire, and spirit—written by one of the grand dames of witchcraft and magick. For more than a thousand years, alchemists and magicians have worked with the four elements of the universe. While most spiritual seekers have a basic knowledge of these four elements, and the more nebulous fifth element, spirit, few realize that the energies of the elements are a key to their magical practice. Elemental Magick offers readers insight into the inner teachings of the elements. Author D. J. Conway explains in depth the forces behind the elements and how they provide a framework for literally everything in the universe. She also explains the all-important and powerful element of spirit that belongs to each of the other elements and how these intimate connections allow the magickal energy to flow in a continuous circle of existence. By learning how to work with and balance the elements and their spirits, readers will better understand the larger process of balancing one’s life with the world around them.

Download or read book The Cards written by Patrick Maille and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tarot cards have been around since the Renaissance and have become increasingly popular in recent years, often due to their prevalence in popular culture. While Tarot means many different things to many different people, the cards somehow strike universal chords that can resonate through popular culture in the contexts of art, television, movies, even comic books. The symbolism within the cards, and the cards as symbols themselves, make Tarot an excellent device for the media of popular culture in numerous ways. They make horror movies scarier. They make paintings more provocative. They provide illustrative structure to comics and can establish the traits of television characters. The Cards: The Evolution and Power of Tarot begins with an extensive review of the history of Tarot from its roots as a game to its supposed connection to ancient Egyptian magic, through its place in secret societies, and to its current use in meditation and psychology. This section ends with an examination of the people who make up today’s tarot community. Then, specific areas of popular culture—art, television, movies, and comics—are each given a chapter in which to survey the use of Tarot. In this section, author Patrick Maille analyzes such works as Deadpool, Books of Magic by Neil Gaiman, Disney's Haunted Mansion, Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, The Andy Griffith Show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and King of the Hill. The cards are evocative images in their own right, but the mystical fascination they inspire makes them a fantastic tool to be used in our favorite shows and stories.

Download or read book Tarot Is a Healing Art written by Zachary D. Weaver Ph.D. and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2020-08-26 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand Your Path to Unleash the Energy Healing Practitioner Within and Let the Tarot Be Your Guide! Are you stuck on a job that's not fulfilling? Are you suffering emotionally because you feel trapped in a box that you desperately desire to escape? You don't have to remain stuck in a profession that does not fulfill or nourish your soul. It's never too late to transition from that monotonous job into a path of service in direct alignment with your soul's calling. If you are reading this, you possibly feel like you should be doing more in this life to help heal yourself and humanity. You may feel called to a higher purpose. At the same time, you might be fearful about leaving that unfulfilling yet financially secure gig to pursue a healing practice. You might have self-doubts about your divine healing abilities and the potential of your gifts. I imagine you are unsure about how to prepare for the transition into an energy healing art. What if I told you that you could answer all those questions with the Tarot? Yes, you can become secure in your healing power and explore your gifts as an energy healing practitioner, and yes, you can satisfy the deep longing within. Tarot and the Healing Arts is for you. It is also an excellent resource for current healers who want to offer another modality in their practice. Let me show you how the Tarot can be your guide! If you're serious about transitioning from an unfulfilling personal and professional rut into a path directly aligned with your higher calling, Tarot and the Healing Arts is calling to you. In it, Tarotist and Reiki Practitioner Zachary Weaver, aka Dr. Z, explains: •What Tarot is •How the Tarot can help navigate through times of transition •How the Tarot can be a useful support tool when starting an energy healing practice •What specific insights are necessary to facilitate a successful transit into a healing practice and how to get them! •How to connect with your spirit guides •How to use specific Tarot spreads to gain clarity about where you are on the journey of transition Grab your copy now and start on a path to transforming your life, the lives of your clients, and your healing practice.

Download or read book Black Belt written by and published by . This book was released on 1983-09 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Download or read book A Sociology of Mystic Practices written by Dann Wigner and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-08 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates the process of spiritual borrowing between the emergent church (EC) and the Christian mystical tradition. From its inception, the EC has displayed interest in mystic practices, but the exact nature of this interest or how these practices are appropriated and reinterpreted in the EC context has not been researched. My research shows that the emergent church is appropriating Christian mystic practices by investing these practices with their own theological content. The practices themselves are changed to fit in their new context, showing that EC belief shapes EC behavior. My study adds a new case study perspective to the sociological examination of the process of spiritual borrowing, especially through close inspection of how a spiritual practice changes to fit a new theological context. Additionally, my book contributes to the study of the complex relationship between belief and behavior.

Download or read book Crystal Oversoul Attunements written by Michael Eastwood and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-12-01 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for meditation and contemplation, this set of 44 beautiful cards and accompanying book explore in great depth the spiritual and metaphysical qualities of crystals and how to communicate with the part of the collective consciousness that the crystals represent. Each card is a photographic mandala featuring a different crystal that conveys messages directly into the consciousness of the viewer. The corresponding volume contains information about crystal healing and meditation practice. Together the cards and the book build a map, representing the shared spiritual and healing potential that these meditations can bring.

Download or read book Meditation Cards written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixty meditative prompts from seven schools (Buddhism, Hinduism, Kundalini, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Sufism, contemporary).

Download or read book Spiritual Art and Art Education written by Janis Lander and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a study of contemporary spirituality as it is practiced in the world today, characterized by its secular and inclusive nature, and applied to art and art education. It identifies the issues facing a formal introduction of contemporary spiritual concepts into a secular and multicultural arts educational environment. Lander begins by separating the notion of "the spiritual" from the study of organized religions. She uses examples of art from different cultures in contemporary spiritual systems, making the study a reference book for contemporary spirituality and spirituality in art education, with usable definitions and practical examples suitable for scholars in art and visual studies, art education, and contemporary spirituality.

Download or read book The Art of Lenormand Reading written by Alexandre Musruck and published by Red Feather. This book was released on 2018 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to the world of Lenormand! This system of divination was inspired by Madame Adelaide Lenormand, a well-known psychic at the time of the French Revolution, and was first realized in the late 1700s. This guide will help readers master a style that yields practical advice applicable to today's world. Receive answers to your most puzzling questions by following simple steps that lead you through each of the 36 cards. Learn to work with spreads that will take you from beginning layouts to the famed revealing of the 8 keys that unlock the Grand Tableau, which uses all the cards in one spread for an in-depth reading. Identify and understand the symbolism of regular playing cards; find out the physical attributes of people identified in your readings; learn about love, health, money, time, and more. Can be used with any Lenormand deck.

Download or read book Alchemy Elementals A Tool for Planetary Healing written by Shaman Durek and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2022-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary new tool for spiritual growth and evolution from one of today’s most dynamic spiritual leaders. Shaman Durek is a 6th generation shaman who has devoted his life to bringing a message of transformation and healing to the world. Working with clients from Gwyneth Paltrow to tech giants like Dave Asprey, he’s one of the most inspirational thinkers of our time, offering ancient wisdom for modern seekers. Following the success of his first book, Spirit Hacking, Shaman Durek has created a revolutionary new spiritual toolkit in this 88-card deck designed to up-level human performance. Each card of the Alchemy Elementals Deck carries an energetic code, known as a spirit enhancer in shamanic tradition, designed to deepen your energetic wisdom and grow your spiritual power. These spirit enhancers will help you heighten your psychic and healing gifts and strengthen your spiritual journey. The cards correspond to the Celestial bodies—Moon, Sun, Star, and Earth—in combination with the Elemental powers—Storm, Rainbow, Wind, Snow, and Lightning—forging a connection between the natural world and your own inborn power. Beautifully designed with luxurious finishes, each card is not only a spiritual catalyst but also a work of art.

Download or read book Drawing for Joy written by Stephanie Peterson Jones and published by . This book was released on 2017-07 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jump into a series of 52 week-by-week, low-stress drawing exercises with Drawing for Joy! Learning to draw can seem intimidating, but it doesn't have to be!