Wawa is not an ordinary boy. He was born to a native couple on the Island of Formosa during the brief Spanish colonial rule in the 17th Century. His father, Yotas, became a fugitive for having involved in a failed uprising against the Spanish troops. While on the run with his mother, Maya, he was separated from her and later adopted by a Chinese Shaolin monk. Now at the age of 12, he is already well trained in Buddhism and kung fu skills. He aspires to become a learned monk so as to be able to … [Read more...] about The Little Monk by Lydia Lin
50 Ways of Mindfulness: A Pocket Guide of Short Reminders by Sean Jordan
If you are looking for a concise, practical set of reminders to further your mindfulness practice, without any dogma or exaggerated claims, then this book is for you. This quick and easy read provides 50 straightforward best practices for improving your mental habits and developing clear awareness in a world full of distractions. The ideas laid out in this book, covering topics such as Body, Breath, Focus, Sensations, and many others, can be revisited time and time again to sharpen your … [Read more...] about 50 Ways of Mindfulness: A Pocket Guide of Short Reminders by Sean Jordan
Be Your Sh*tty Self: An Honest Approach to a More Peaceful Life by Mark Van Buren
'Be Your Sh*tty Self,' the new book by yoga / mediation instructor, personal trainer and musician Mark Van Buren, is a realistic roadmap for working towards inner peace without being detoured by the concept of a need for self-improvement. Subtitled 'An Honest Approach to a More Peaceful Life,' Van Buren subtly distills meditation ethos with Buddhist concepts and a sense of humor to show how everything life throws your way, good or bad, can be used as a means to self-awareness, and cultivate … [Read more...] about Be Your Sh*tty Self: An Honest Approach to a More Peaceful Life by Mark Van Buren
Interview with Author – Mark Van Buren
About Mark Van Buren: Mark Van Buren is a Mindful Living Trainer, yoga/meditation instructor, personal trainer, and musician, that has been promoting health and wellness for over a decade. He writes articles on meditation and yoga for My Yoga Online, Gaiam TV and more recently, Elephant Journal. He has run dozens of workshops and retreats all over the tri-state area, and has been asked to speak at numerous colleges including Columbia, Montclair State, and Bergen Community. A handful of yoga … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mark Van Buren
The Superyogi Scenario: Rise of the Unusuals by James Connor
When elite yoga practitioners use their meditative prowess to fly and manipulate their bodies like superheroes, not everyone uses their powers for good. “The supernatural meets the spiritual in this unusual, endearing thriller. Connor may have carved out a new subgenre.” — Kirkus Reviews “In a world replete with novels, this story is a standout.” — Midwest Book Reviews Targeted Age Group:: 13 and up What Inspired You to Write Your Book? The Superyogi Scenario is … [Read more...] about The Superyogi Scenario: Rise of the Unusuals by James Connor
Interview with Author – James Connor
About James Connor: James Connor began writing supernatural thrillers when he won a Raven Society Award at the University of Virginia in support of his creative writing. But it wasn’t until two decades later, after completing a three-year isolated meditation and yoga retreat in the high-desert mountains of Arizona, that James felt compelled to publish stories that allow readers to experience deep wisdom gained from his fifteen years of detailed Buddhist and yoga training. Following in the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – James Connor
Lethal Inheritance by Tahlia Newland @TahliaNewland
This book is bargain priced from 05/31/2014 until 06/05/2014 After an ordinary evening studying for her final exams, Ariel wakes to a scream and discovers that demons have kidnapped her mother and dragged her into a hidden realm. Ariel mounts a rescue mission, but to defeat the demons, who feed on fear and seek the enslavement of the human race, she must learn a secret esoteric wisdom to awaken the dormant but potentially explosive power of her mind. Walnut, a quirky old wise man, guides … [Read more...] about Lethal Inheritance by Tahlia Newland @TahliaNewland
