‘the body keeps the score’
author: bessel van der kolk, m.d.
In The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Van Der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers’ capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control and trust. He explores innovative treatments — from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama and yoga — that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain’s natural neuroplasticity.
‘You Are here’
author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Based on a retreat that Thich Nhat Hanh led for Westerners, this book offers a range of simple, effective practices for cultivating mindfulness, including awareness of breathing and walking, deep listening and skillful speech. You Are Here also offers guidance on healing emotional pain and manifesting real love and compassion in our relationships with others.
‘journey of awakening’
author: Ram dass
Ram Dass is an American psychologist and spiritual teacher who has studied and practiced meditation for many years. In Journey of Awakening he shares his understanding and suggests how you can find methods suitable for you. He illuminates the stages and benefits of meditative practice and provides wise and often humorous advice on overcoming difficulties along the way.