Yoga, guided imagery, meditation, holistic health, wellness, articles, information, links

The Yoga Alliance is an organization that registers yoga teachers. Registration can take place on at the 200 and 500 hour levels. Finding a teacher who is registered assures you that they have studied everything from philosophy, anatomy and physiology, asanas, teaching methodology, ethics, and techniques. Julie Lusk has obtained registration at the highest level possible.

Yoga Insight combines information about yoga and provides links to places selling yoga gear.

CardPlusCD produces Julie Lusk's guided imagery CDs. Relaxation music by Tom Laskey is also offered. The best thing is that they are beautifully packaged inside a blank card that can be used for birthdays, get well, thank you cards, and for other special occasions. Contact Julie for information on customizing a CardPlusCD to meet your needs and for volume sales.

Health Journeys, by Belleruth Naparstek is the very best place to go for information and research on guided imagery.

Loose Leaf Hollow is a wonderful retreat center in Bardstown, KY under the capable leadership of Joe Zarantonello. Joe is an exceptional teacher, poet and the creator of the Integral Journal. Check it out - it is truly a 'space for grace'.

The Jesuit Spiritual Center at Milford is in the greater Cincinnati area. It provides programs, facilities and an environment which helps people find God in all things and live a life of compassionate service. Julie Lusk teaches classes and offers retreats there and is on their Board of Trustees.

Click here for Meditations to listen to on-line from Thich Nhat Hanh, Sharon Salsburg and others.

The Relaxation Center is my favorite place to go for massage in Milford. They are caring people and are experts in massage, stone massage, aroma massage and more. You'll feel comfortable in their hands.

The Continuum Center for Health and Healing is located at Beth Israel in NY. Their site has a great resource library on complementary therapies as well as on health conditions.

SelfGrowth.com is the most complete guide to information about Self -Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet. It is designed to be an organized directory, with articles and references to thousands of other Web Sites on the World Wide Web.

Reiki is a great to combine with meditation or yoga for stress relief - be it in the office or at home. Check out Original Reiki for more information. Find out about Original Reiki's author, Peter Christian.

Whole Person Associates makes available the finest books, materials, audio and video tapes on stress management and wellness. They publish and sell Julie Lusk's Yoga Meditations: Timeless Mind-Body Practices, 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery and Inner Healing, Volumes One and Two and Wholesome Relaxation CD, Wholesome Energizers CD, and Refreshing Journeys audio tape and CD.

7 Arts Studio is the brainchild of Noreen Wessling. She will inspire you to drum, draw, dream and let your spirit soar. Mostly, you will have fun discovering hidden talents you never knew you had. Cincinnati based.

Jakk's Magic Beans Workshop: Julie Keefe (a/k/a Jakk) offers Reiki and Feng Shui services, as well as one-of-a-kind creations to encourage, support and enhance your connection to well-being. Visit her website to learn more and to feast your eyes on her wire-wrapped pendants! Cincinnati based.

Mandala Monday is a new feature being offered by Julie Keefe (more about her above). A mandala is a symbolic circle for healing. It feels peaceful to look at and helps you focus too. Even better, she posts a new mandala each Monday for you to color and submit for prizes.

Refer to the archives list to the left for more FREE mind-body practices including yoga poses, breathing techniques, meditation, guided relaxation, imagery and visualization practices.

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