The Sexual Practices of Quodoushka
Teachings from the Nagual Tradition
Amara Charles
Bet you didn’t know you have a genital anatomy type, such as Coyote Man or Deer Woman; and you may not know whether an orgasm is a hurricane orgasm or a tidal wave orgasm. The ancient wisdom of the Twisted Hair (sic!) Nagual Elders of the Sweet Medicine Sundance Path offers a whole new perspective on orgasm and sexual ecstasy, reviving monotonous sexual relationships, repairing emotional wounds and sexual healing. This is partially a practical how-to book, but also a guide for increased sexual expression, greater intimacy, more creativity and passion in life, and more satisfying sex. The legacy of Quodoushka dates back to 1250 AD Mayan and Toltec cultures, so it seems especially fitting to explore in 2012. Just don’t try to guess your genital type without reading the book. (Inner Traditions)
Animals and the Kids Who Love Them
Extraordinary True Stores of Hope, Healing and Compassion
Allen & Linda Anderson
Dogs and cats are well-known for being loving, faithful companions, but not all respond well to children. After all, children are noisy, unpredictable, and left to their own devices, can sometimes cause pain. But many families swear by the special relationship between family pets and small fry, and this book is a compilation of some of the sweetest. The dogs, cats, horses, chicks, bunnies, turkey, turtle and even a llama in these pages have brought love, inspiration, companionship and more to a child. A turtle inspired a little boy not to give up, a lonely motherless girl found a best friend, a child with a brace was inspired by a wheelchair dog; these stories will warm your heart and surely remind animal-loving readers of their own irreplaceable friends. (New World Library)
Four Elements
Reflections on Nature
John O’Donohue
Those who mourned poet John O’Donohue’s untimely passing can take comfort in this new release of his poetry and pearls of wisdom. The collection is based on a previously unpublished series of papers he penned on the elements of water, stone, air and fire, and while it may not have the flow of his previous works, taken as it is from multiple sources, it is organized by topic sections that make it almost I Ching-like in its usefulness. Longing for spiritual connection? Go to the “Breath as Prayer” chapter. Feeling stuck? Read the “Water” section. While the work is not as deeply nourishing as, say, Anam Cara, it offers satisfying smaller bites. At this point we’ll take what we can get. (Harmony Books)
The Mind’s Own Physician
A Scientific Dialogue with the Dalai Lama on Meditation
Edited by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD & Richard Davidson, PhD
This lively dialogue, based on a conversation between HH the Dalai Lama (representing religion) and a group of leading neuroscience researchers (representing science), explores both the brain biology of meditation, and how mental training affects our health and our relationship to the world and others. We may begin meditating in search of inner peace or samadhi, but meditation, the scientists point out, also optimizes the innate healing ability of the human organism. With the national healthcare once again up for grabs and vitriol as daily fare in the media, this is an illuminating read for both spiritual seekers and those who seek only a healthier, more satisfying life on earth. Indeed, as HH points out, everyone in a human body has the same experience. (New Harbinger)
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