Mind-Body Meditation:
In Philadelphia
- Amitayus Kadampa Buddhist Center
- Siddha Yoga Meditation Center
- Shambhala Center
- The Penn program for Mindfulness- 8 week Mindfulness based Stress Reduction (MBSR) programs
- Jefferson Hospital – 8 week MBSR Program
There are many CD’s to get you started. These are some of my favorites:
- Guided Meditation: Six Essential Practices to Cultivate Love, Awareness and Wisdom - Jack Cornfeld
- Mindfulness Meditation - Tara Brach
- The Wisdom of the Breath - Three Guided Meditations for Calming the Mind and Cultivating Insight - Bodhipaksa
- How to Meditate with Pema Chödrön - A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind
Apps:
- Headspace - a wonderful guided meditation app to take with you wherever you go.
Self Hypnosis:
- A great site with downloadable hypnosis tracks and many resources - http://www.hypnosisdownloads.com/
Breathwork CDs:
- Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing by Andrew Weil
Books:
There are so many books on self-transformation, motivating change and stress reduction. These are some of my favorites:
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are Paperback – Brene Brown
- The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
- A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of “A Course in Miracles” by Marianne Williamson (Author)
- A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose Paperback – January 30, 2008 by Eckhart Tolle
- The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) Paperback – by Don Miguel Ruiz (Author)
- When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times (Shambhala Classics) Paperback – by Pema Chodron
Diet/Nutrition:
Regardless of the type of nutritional plan you are on, these books are full of good information.
- Perfect Health Diet: Regain Health and Lose Weight by Eating the Way You Were Meant to Eat – by Ph.D. Paul Jaminet Ph.D. and Shou-Ching Jaminet Ph.D.
- The Primal Blueprint: Reprogram your genes for effortless weight loss, vibrant health, and boundless energy by Mark Sisson
- It Starts With Food: Discover the Whole30 and Change Your Life in Unexpected Ways Hardcover – by Dallas Hartwig and Melissa Hartwig
- Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar-Your Brain’s Silent Killers–David Perlmutter
- The Blood Sugar Solution: The UltraHealthy Program for Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Feeling Great Now! by Mark Hyman (Author)
- 8 Weeks to Optimum Health: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body’s Natural Healing by Andrew Weil
Cookbooks:
There are so many wonderful cook books out there whether you are vegan, vegetarian, paleo or omnivorous. These are a good place to start.
- Super Natural Every Day: Well-Loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen – by Heidi Swanson
- The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone - by Deborah Madison (Author)
- Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain: Meals Made Simple: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes to Make Anytime Paperback – by Danielle Walker
- The New Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Delicious Alternative for Lifelong Health by Nancy Harmon Jenkins
- At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen: Celebrating the Art of Eating Well. by Amy Chaplin