
Part of my goal and intention with White Oak Healing Arts is to support self-healing, encourage personal empowerment, and advocate for stewardship of nature.
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The following is a growing list of books, sources, organizations, and resources that have greatly informed and supported my own personal and professional journey- and continue to do so. I am honored to share them here.
Books
BOOKS ON TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY & CREATIVITY
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
The Creative Fire: Myths and Stories on the Cycle of Creativity- audio CD by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz
Reflections on the Art of Living: A Joseph Campbell Companion- selected and edited by Diane K. Osbon
The Road Less Traveled: A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spiritual Growth by M. Scott Peck, M.D
The Woman in the Shaman's Body: Reclaiming the Feminine in Religion and Medicine by Barbara Tedlock, Ph.D.
The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling by James Hillman
Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype - by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D
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BOOKS ON HERBS, HERBALISM, & BOTANICAL MEDICINE
A Modern Herbal vol 1 & 2: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk-Lore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs & Trees with All Their Modern Scientific Uses by Mrs. M. Grieve.
Botany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel
Culpeper's Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper
Foraging & Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cook Book by Dina Falconi, Illustrated by Wendy Hollender
Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth by Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
Medicinal Herbs of the Mountain West by Michael Moore
Native Plants of the Northeast: A Guide for Gardening and Conservation by Donald J. Leopold
Peterson's Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs Central and Eastern North America by Steven Foster and James A. Duke
Planetary Herbalism by Michael Tierra
Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vitality by Rosemary Gladstar
The Botany Coloring Book by Paul Young and Jacquelyn Giuffre
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy by Salvatore Battaglia
The Herbal Medicine-Makers Handbook: A Home Manuel by James Green
The Male Herbal: The Definitive Healthcare Book for Men & Boys by James Green
The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine by David Frawley and Vasant Lad
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BOOKS ON AYURVEDA
Ayurveda: The Science of Self-Healing- A Practical Guide by Dr. Vasant Lad
Ayurvedic Cooking for Self-Healing by Usha Lad and Dr. Vasant Lad
Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide by Dr. David Frawley
Ayurveda and the Mind: The Healing of Consciousness by David Frawley
Ayurveda and Marma Therapy: Energy Points in Yogic Healing by Dr. David Frawley, Dr. Subhash Ranade, and Dr. Avinash Lele
The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies by Dr. Vasant Lad
Yoga and Ayurveda: Self-Healing and Self-Realization by Dr. David Frawley
Yoga for Your Type: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice by Dr. David Frawley and Sandra Summerfield Kozak
Education & Organization Web Links
AYURVEDA & YOGA:
American Institute of Vedic Studies
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Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
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HERBALISM & BOTANICAL MEDICINE:
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Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
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Northeast School of Botanical Medicine
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Numen: The Healing Power of Plants [documentary]
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Rosemary Gladstar's The Science and Art of Herbalism
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Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary
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