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Meditation Monday moved online beginning March 2020 during this COVID-19 time. 

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Learn about the 2021 Year of the Ox: health, weather, inner virtues, feng shui, etc.

Dharma Talk from the Tibetan Monk Visit 2019

COVID-19

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Videos for Body Health


  • Barefoot benefits video, 7 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiZZ3V8_6u8
  • Feet and Femur/Hip Misalignment Exercises for Correction, the Pete Egoscue Method, 25 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PJJVBsk_YE
  • Low back pain Yoga video, 15 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeXz8fIZDCE
  • Hip pain & post-surgery video, Feldenkrais Program, 10 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QopTMJ8JdsU
  • Chronic pain video, how the Feldenkrais Method works and the brain map: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rSrHzApNaY&t=188s
  • Posture, The Alexander Technique, 15 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXqIuvav5hY
  • Posture effects pain, Ted Talk on The Alexander Technique by Angela Bradshaw, 9 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prN9kbDtedc

Classical Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture

  • https://classicalchinesemedicine.org/
  • Acupuncture for Pain, Case Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22965186
  • Acupuncture for Chronic Pain, Case Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3658605/
  • Acupuncture and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Case Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28334999
  • Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: Educate Yourself!: https://kyacupuncture.org/dry-needling/
  • Acupuncture Reduces Hospital Cost for Pediatric Pain, Case Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29054492
  • Acupuncture Clinical Studies: https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org
  • Acupuncture & Sciatica Efficacy, Case Study: http://www.jneuropsychiatry.org/peer-review/therapeutic-approach-of-acupuncture-for-sciatica-a-brief-review.html
  • Acupuncture, a biomedical overview of how it works!: https://www.graceyhealth.com/how-acupuncture-works-biomedical/
  • Auricular Acupuncture Helps Withdrawal Symptoms, Case Study:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23230968
  • Acupuncture Helps Breast Cancer, Case Study: http://www.acupuncturemi.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Acupuncture_Paper_Komen_Grant_JCO-2009-23-5150v11.pdf
  • Acupuncture Aiding in Post-Operative Pain Management, Case Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26959661
  • Acupuncture Helps Pain, Dr. Oz Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWyKqj81Feo
  • Acupuncture Video for Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YsE6Xrnc0M&feature=youtu.be
  • Disorders Articles from a Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine perspective:  http://www.itmonline.org/disorder_articles.html
  • Dysmenorrhea & it's treatment of pain through Chinese herbs, Case Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4719658/
  • Gua Sha Effects, Case Study:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3149908/
  • Moxa: Japanese Moxa, Where it Comes From, How it is Used, & How it Helps our Bodies Biomedically, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk6NOOfRuJY&feature=youtu.be
  • National Geographic article on Chinese Herbs and Western Medicine research: www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2019/01/ancient-chines-remedies-changing-modern-medicine/?cmpid=org=ngp::mc=social::src=instagram::cmp=editorial::add=ig20190110culture-chinese-medicine-chp12::rid= 
  • Organ Systems in Chinese Medicine, Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtn4sMM38HE&feature=youtu.be
  • ​Tai Ji Health Benefits, Clinical Review: https://elearning.pacificcollege.edu/pluginfile.php/472801/mod_resource/content/1/Huston-Health%20benefits%20of%20tai%20chi.pdf
  • The Therapeutic Role of the Practitioner's Heart in Classical Chinese Medicine and Modern Science: https://www.heartmath.org/research/research-library/energetics/therapeutic-role-of-practitioners-heart-in-chinese-medicine-and-modern-medical-science/

Dream Work & Spiritual Direction

  • Dream Science, Colors, Articles,etc.:  http://www.dreamscience.org/
  • Enneagram Institute & Typology Test: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/
  • The Haden Institute: Dream Work & Spiritual Directions Training: https://www.hadeninstitute.com/
  • Man and His Symbols, book by Carl Jung: buy on amazon
  • Natural Spirituality, book by Joyce Hudson: buy on amazon
  • The Wisdom of Your Dreams, book by Jeremy Taylor: buy on amazon

Meditations & Stones​

  • Crystal Grids to Promote Wellness: http://roguewoodsupply.com/blog/4-crystal-grids-to-promote-wellness
  • Gratitude & Well Being Veterans Affairs (VA) Study, Video, 25 minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG5MBsUDo4Y&t=317s
  • Healing Stones & Stone Meditations: http://www.charmsoflight.com/amethyst-healing-properties.html
  • Light Therapy:  https://www.celluma.com/
  • Meditation Introduction by Joseph Fiala, L.Ac.: thelightclinic youtube channel
  • Protection Grid: https:www.ethanlazzerini.com/crystal-grid-protection/
  • Protection Stones: https://www.krista-mitchell.com/blog/protectivecrystals

Our Environment

  • Brain: Scientists discover that our brains can process the world in 11 dimensions:  https://futurism.com/scientists-discover-that-our-brains-can-process-the-world-in-11-dimensions
  • EMF/Radiation: What it is, and how to help mitigate it: https://wellnessmama.com/129645/emf-exposure/
  • Gold, where it comes from (the answer is space!): read the article
  • Heavy Metals, and how to detox from them: https://wellnessmama.com/302581/detox-heavy-metals/
  • News that is Inspiring: http://www.dailygood.org/
  • Sacred Geometry & Biogeometry: https://vesica.org/biogeometry-articles/robert-gilbert-biogeometry-interview
  • Whole House Filter: https://www.aquasana.com/whole-house-water-filters/1000k-gallon-rhino/no-install

Family Constellation

  • Family Constellation Approach: constellationapproach.com/approach.htm
  • Receiving Life in Ancestral Blueprints, Video (5 mins):  www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1swctObnzU

Tea

  • Sacred Tea: http://www.heavenstea.com/

Nutrition & Food

  • Bone Broth: https://www.drkellyann.com/how-to-make-bone-broth-the-easy-way/
  • Brain Health Smoothie: http://kellybroganmd.com/kb-smoothie/
  • Breast Cancer Foods, GBOMBS: https://www.drfuhrman.com/learn/library/articles/35/g-bombs-mighty-fighters-against-breast-cancer​​
  • The China Study: http://www.wellandgood.com/good-food/china-study-cheat-sheet-10-things-you-need-to-know/slide/2/
  • Fish Bone Broth: https://www.drkellyann.com/recipe/fish-bone-broth/
  • Gaps Diet: http://www.gapsdiet.com/
  • Hawthorne Berry benefits: http://www.chineseherbshealing.com/hawthorn-berry/
  • Ketogenic Diet: https://www.ruled.me/guide-keto-diet/
  • ​Weston A. Price Foundation for Nutrition, Vaccinations and Overall Healthy Life: http://www.westonaprice.org/​

Pregnancy & Children

  • Abdominal Massage for Fertility: https://www.tomakeamommy.com/mayan-abdominal-massage-for-fertility-easy-self-abdominal-massage-to-help-you-get-pregnant/
  • Birth Recovery & Postpartum: http://mamalates.com/
  • Evidence Based Birth: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/
  • Katy Bowman & The Nutritious Movement: https://nutritiousmovement.com/
  • Fertility & Magnesium:  natural-fertility-info.com/importance-of-magnesium.htmlhttps://natural-fertility-info.com/importance-of-magnesium.html
  • Fertility Yoga Series: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/angea/154000909
  • Fertility Supplements: Top 10!: http://angea.com.au/813/
  • 5 Misconceptions about Fertility: http://angea.com.au/5-misconceptions-about-fertility/
  • Fertility: Food for Healthy Sperm: http://angea.com.au/how-to-improve-mens-sperm/
  • Fertility Meditation: https://circlebloom.com/
  • Fertility: Nutrition for Healthy Eggs: http://angea.com.au/how-to-improve-egg-quality-naturally/
  • Organic Clothing for Children: https://naturalbabymama.com/category/baby/clothing/
  • Organic Clothing Vs. other Clothing: https://thenaturalbabymama.com/2014/06/01/is-organic-clothing-worth-it-organic-versus-non-organic-cotton-and-other-fibers/
  • Parenting Respectfully, Janet Lansbury: http://www.janetlansbury.com/
  • Safe Natural Products Guide: https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/safe-product-guides/
  • Supernutrition for Pregnant and Nursing Mothers: http://www.westonaprice.org/childrens-health/diet-for-pregnant-and-nursing-mothers/
  • Yoni Egg for Vaginal Health: https://yoniegg.com/what-are-yoni-eggs/

Health 

  • Biology & Anatomy Hand-drawn videos (that are awesome!): https://armandoh.org/subjects/#systems
  • Castor Oil Pack Instructions: http://heritagestore.com/castor-oil-pack-instructions
  • Cardiovascular Health in terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine: https://vitalitymagazine.com/article/traditional-chinese-medicine-for-cardiovascular-health/
  • Cholesterol: http://www.massagetoday.com/mpacms/mt/article.php?id=10942
  • Diastasis Recti: https://nutritiousmovement.com/?s=diastasis+recti​
  • Eye Care Naturally: https://www.naturaleyecare.com/
  • Feet Massage Neuropathy Sandals: https://www.happyfeet.com/kenkoh
  • Frozen Shoulder Exercises: https://www.health.harvard.edu/shoulders/stretching-exercises-frozen-shoulder
  • Gut Microbiotia Influences Mood & Behavior: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201706/gut-microbiota-may-influence-mood-and-behavior-study-finds
  • HeartMath Technology: https://store.heartmath.com/tech/?_ga=2.105196229.710170197.1571578514-1563519942.1571578514
  • ​​Ice: Reconsider Using it  When You Are Injured!: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/pitchers-ice-throwing-prevent-shoulder-173013495.html
  • Katy Bowman & The Nutritious Movement: https://nutritiousmovement.com/
  • Mayan Abdominal Massage: https://www.arvigotherapy.com/
  • Mirror Neurons and Empathy: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/do_mirror_neurons_give_empathy
  • Neck and shoulder stretches: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bqmlyel0kPg
  • Plantar Fasciitis: https://nutritiousmovement.com/plantar-fasciitis-tight-hams/
  • Planter Fasciitis and Neuropathy Acupressure Wooden Foot Roller: buy on amazon
  • Positive Thinking and Pain Relief: https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20050906/positive-thinking-may-offer-pain-relief
  • Positive Thinking Helps Heart Patients: https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20110227/positive-thinking-helps-heart-patients#1
  • Positive Thinking Helps Health, Proved in Scientific Studies: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-scientific-studies-prove-power-positive-thinking-mark-guidi
  • Smoking and Acupuncture:  https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Quit+Smoking+with+Acupuncture
  • Teeth Natural Whitening with Activated Charcoal: https://www.fromflabtofabfitness.com/naturally-whiten-teeth-with-activated-charcoal/
  • Thyroid: http://www.itmonline.org/arts/thyroid.htm​
  • Trauma Understanding: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma: ​book online
  • Weighted Blankets, Organic, for sleep, anxiety, and more: https://www.sensorygoods.com/category-s/1903.htm
  • Yeast Infections & Candida: http://www.yeastinfectionadvisor.com/

Self Care

  • Abdominal Massage for digestion: https://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/how-to-perform-abdominal-massage/
  • Abdominal Massage for fertility: https://www.tomakeamommy.com/mayan-abdominal-massage-for-fertility-easy-self-abdominal-massage-to-help-you-get-pregnant/
  • Acupressure Organic Linen Cover and Rubber  Hot Water Bottle: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XWGB582/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
  • Acupressure Organic Mat and Pillow: https://www.ajnawellbeing.com/products/ajnamat
  • Bone Broth:  https://wellnessmama.com/5888/bone-broth/
  • Castor Oil Packs to decrease inflammation: https://www.wellnessminneapolis.com/articles/topical-use-of-castor-oil
  • Epsom Salt Bath: http://www.naturallivingideas.com/epsom-salt-bwellnessmama.com/5888/bone-broth/ath/
  • Goal Achievement: https://www.davidwolfe.com/write-things-down-achieve-goals/
  • Healing Gazing, Live Stream: https://braco-tv.me/pages/_index.jsp
  • Lemon Water: https://wellnessmama.com/35192/lemon-water/
  • Yoni Eggs for feminine health: https://yoniegg.com/

Support & Empowerment Groups

  • Color of Woman School: https://colorofwomanschool.com/
  • Love Warrior, Glennon Doyle interview:  watch the Youtube video
  • Woman Within: http://womanwithin.org/
  • The Work of Byron Katie: http://thework.com/en

Kentucky Resources

  • Cove Spring Park: Nature Trails, Waterfall, Archery Range, Frankfort: http://www.frankfortparksandrec.com/Parks/Cove_Spring/cove_spring.html
  • Float Tank & Wellness Center, Louisville: http://www.weightlessky.com/
  • Kentucky Environmental Education, Pine Mountain Settlement School: https://www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/
  • Mayan Abdominal Massage and Pelvic Bowl Work, Louisvile: http://fullcirclelouisville.com/
  • Mayan Abdominal Massage, CranioSacral and Infant Work, Louisville: https://balanceinmotion.org/
  • Parkinson's Meeting Group, Frankfort: http://m.state-journal.com/2017/11/18/parkinsons-group-to-meet/
  • Salt Cave, Louisville: https://www.louisvillesaltcave.com/
  • Serving Love: Coaching with Life & What Arises!, Frankfort: http://www.servinglove.org/
  • Vibrant Life: Healing Services, Classes, Stones & Healing Merchandise, Frankfort: http://www.vibrantlifefrankfort.com/
  • Yoga in Frankfort: My Old Kentucky Om Yoga Center: http://www.myoldkentuckyom.com/
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Tara's Resources:

  • Enneagram Quick Types:  https://drdaviddaniels.com/enneagram-quick-tips/

Health & Body

  • Ayurvedic Medicine- Chyawanprash: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/herbs/chyawanprash/
  • Ayurvedic Medicine- Turmeric:  http://drkulreetchaudhary.com/2016/02/newsletter-february-15-2016/
  • Breast & Lymphatic Health- Breast Balm: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/breast-care-balm/
  • Cleanse- 3 Day Cleanse with Recipes: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/cleansing/a-very-simple-three-day-cleanse/#simple_oatmeal
  • Dry Skin Brushing for Lymphatic Movement: https://www.mapi.com/blog/reduce-ama-with-garshana-lymphatic-massage.html
  • Exercises for Core Stability, Stuart McGills Big 3 Exercises:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj_RvcrMd8w&app=desktop
  • Fertility- Belleruth Naparstek Health Journeys Fertility Guided visualization downloads:
    https://www.healthjourneys.com/audio-library/womens-health/guided-meditations-to-help-fertility
  • Fertility Meditation, Circle & Bloom: https://circlebloom.com/
  • Fertility Qi Gong: https://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Reproductive+Fertility+Qi+Gong+Exercises
  • Fertility Study with Chinese Medicine: https://www.gfcherbs.com/Images/Treating%20Infertility%20with%20Chinese%20Medicine.pdf
  • Food- Black Sesame Herbal Truffles: https://www.quaternityholistics.com/tughillherbals/black-sesame-herbal-truffles/
  • Hormone balancing using Seed Cycling- specific seeds in diet to help balance hormones: https://theherbalacademy.com/seed-cycling-for-hormonal-balance/
  • Meridian Patting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99cTubLm9k0&app=desktop
  • Moxa video for turning breech baby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQ23kb7AviE&app=desktop
  • Moxa home treatment video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iKom9UcO69U
  • Pediatrics- Essential oils for children: http://www.mommypotamus.com/safe-essential-oils-babies-children/
  • Pediatrics- Robin Ray Green (Pediatric 5 Element for Children with quiz on elemental type): http://www.robinraygreen.com
  • Pregnancy & Labor- Deborah Betts Acupressure for Labor Handout:
    ps://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/download-booklet/
    https://acupuncture.rhizome.net.nz/media/cms_page_media/133/Acupressure.pdf
  • Qi Gong Video- 10 Minute Morning Exercise with Lee Holden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac08kMK-dyI&app=desktop
  • Qi Gong Video- 20 Minute Evening Exercise with Lee Holden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9kvYnWKG3g&app=desktop
  • Qi Gong Video- Open the Heart, Good for Shoulders, with AM Chi David Dorian-Ross: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGNgRNhXGXY&app=desktop
  • Recipe- Electrolyte Energy Drink: https://everydayroots.com/homemade-energy-drink
  • Recipe- How to Make it & Why it is Good for You: https://chopra.com/articles/all-about-ghee-why-it%E2%80%99s-good-for-you-and-how-to-make-it
  • Recipe- Healthy Halva with Sesame Seeds to Increase Calcium: http://www.susanjanewhite.com/superhealthy-halva/
  • Recipe- Kitchari Simple Oatmeal for Cleanse: https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/ayurvedic-living/living-ayurveda/cleansing/a-very-simple-three-day-cleanse/#simple_oatmeal
  • Recipe- Quinoa Oatmeal with Coconut Milk & Maple Syrup: http://malibukitchenblog.com/2015/07/quinoa-oatmeal-with-coconut-milk-maple-syrup.html
  • Recipe- Raw Honey Date Sesame Balls: https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2013/01/raw-honey-sesame-date-balls-raw-cookies-recipe.html
  • Recipe- Tumeric Honey Tonic & Tumeric Health Benefits: https://drkulreetchaudhary.com/2016/02/newsletter-february-15-2016/
  • Sciatica- 6 Simple Sciatica Exercises: http://www.prevention.com/fitness/sciatica-stretches-you-can-do-bed
  • Sciatica & Yoga: https://yinyoga.com/sciatica-yoga/
  • Soak Compress Instructions for Spring Wind products: https://www.goldenneedleonline.com/public/TraumaDoc1.pdf
  • Yoga breathing: http://www.chopra.com/articles/learn-the-ujjayi-breath-an-ancient-yogic-breathing-technique#sm.00000095jjm5avdwpznxzlve97zx6

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