Books

Worth reading

• Anatomy of Movement - Blandine Calais-Germain - Practical understanding of anatomy.
• Bihar School of Yoga Books - Excellent books in very down-to-earth language about Yoga philosophy, Yoga as medicine, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Sutras, Asanas, and more.
• Hara Diagnosis - Kiiko Matsumoto’s guide on Hara diagnosis
• Hope: How Yoga Heals The Scars of Trauma - Excellent book on trauma sensitive yoga and somatic healing
• Master Tung’s Magic Points - Susan Johnson, a student of Miriam Lee from the Master Tung lineage
• Pick Your Yoga Practice - Meagan McCrary
• The Heart of Yoga - T.K.V. Desikachar
• The Practice of Natural Movement - Erwan Le Corre
• What is ‘Tai Chi’ - Peter A. Gilligan. An excellent book and introduction to what Tai Chi is.
• Yoga Day By Day: A Guide To Holistic Practices For Healthy Living - Helen Cushing - Excellent introduction to Yoga
• What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Menopause - One of Dr John Lee MD’s books about how to go through all phases of menopause in good health.
• When Your Body Says No - Gabor Mate’s very insightful book about the real effects of stress.

 

Courses

Worth studying

• Accessible Yoga School - Yoga for everyone regardless of age, fitness, disability, background, etc.
• Australian Shiatsu College - Continue professional development with a great array of short courses.
• Classical Chinese Medicine - Honouring the classical foundation and origin of Chinese medicine.
• Classical Medicine Academy - Web site of Ann Cecil-Sterman.
• Dr Sean Tuten - Treating the human spirit
• Dr Yang Jwing-Ming - Qigong and Martial Arts master
• Master Tung’s Magic Points - Susan Johnson, a student of Miriam Lee from the Master Tung lineage
• ShinKyu University - Japanese acupuncture and moxibustion training
• TCM courses with Jeffrey Yuen - Academy of Classical Chinese Medicine

 

Healing

• The Doctor Within - Find the way to self-healing

 

Hot & Cold Therapy

• Outdoor Swimming Society
• Sauna From Finland

 

Medicinals

Quality herbal products and supplies - supporting Australian made where possible. Please note, consult a traditional medical practitioner before taking a supplement, as any supplement or medicinal should be used for a short period of time, suited to your internal condition and as close to its food source as possible.

• Aloe Vera Australia - Juice and cosmetic products
• Atlantic Dulse Seaweed Australia
• Australian Moringa Farm - Australian certified organic Moringa grown in Cairns
• BioGenesis Organic Cracked Wall Chlorella - Australian sourced and made
• BioVeda - Ayurvedic products
• Blants - Bulk salts, clays and earths for health and wellbeing
• Fusion Health - Western and Eastern herbal medicine
• Global Healing - Plant and food based vitamins and minerals organically sourced
• House of Moxa - Moxibustion supplies from Japan
• Melita Honey Farm - Apple cider vinegar and honey tonic.
• Mg12 Cell Restore Magnesium Cream
• Sea Vitalise - ORMUS mineral based products
• Tassie Hemp - Hemp seed products grown locally in Deloraine
• Wild Tonic Tasmania - Resilience tonic for gut health and wellbeing.
• Wildcraft Herbal Dispensary - Organic range of loose herbal teas and naturopathic tinctures
• Zeo Natural - Australian certified organic Zeolite

 

Massage

• RSM International Academy - Dynamic posture assessment and kinetic chain training and more.
• Traditional Bodywork - A site offering ebooks on massage, bodywork, health and lifestyle.

 

Movement

• Elisha Celeste - Fascia release, healing, trauma and more.
• Hironori Nakajima - Fitness coach in Japan with incredible skill and physical prowess. What your body can really do when you dedicate and discipline yourself. Specialising in anti-aging and plyometrics.
• Katy Bowman - Nutritious Movement - Learn to move your body properly.

 

Partners

• Bèrghem Ultrarunners Club - The place to get your ultra running and Norwegian nature fix. Bèrghem specialises in custom designed ultra running events with a twist. Ideally for hard core nature fans and adventure lovers, Bèrghem takes ultra running to the next level, from respectable ultra distances, to multi-day, completely self-supported races.
• Caveside Caving - Deb Hunter is the foremost cave expert in Tasmania and knows the Mole Creek Karst National Park like no other. A journey into the subterranean world here is a journey into the geological, cultural and natural history of the Apple Isle. Get up close and personal with the breathtaking world literally ‘under’ your feet, on one of her many cave adventures in a completely unofficial capacity.
• Eugenie Dumont - Experience authentic Ayurvedic massage in France with an experienced, sensitive and powerful bodyworker.

 

Qigong & Taiji

• Master Lam Kam Chuen
• Hebei Medical Qigong Rehabilitation Hospital - A leading centre to learn Medical Qigong, Taiji, Tui Na and other TCM modalities in China.
• Qigong - Detailed resource and research.
• San San Tai Chi - Experienced martial artist of the Wudang tradition offering classes that cultivate balance, inner connection, stillness and clarity.
• Shaolin Temple Yunnan - Learn Qigong and Kung Fu from the Shaolin Temple masters.
• Shifu Amin Wu Tai Chi - Experienced world champion and martial artist offering Tai Chi classes.
• Sunny Lai Wushu - Lessons from a Wu Shu world champion.
• Tai Chi Wuji - Offering a detailed and honest explanation of the depth of Tai Chi and Qigong, why they work, how it connects to deeper principles and where the science stands.
• Taiji Quan - Detailed resource and research.
• YogaLily - Yoga, Pilates, Qigong, Taiji.
• Zhan Zhuang - Standing Still Meditation - Excellent series on Zhan Zhuang, standing still like a tree Qigong meditation.

 

Strength Training

• Dr Stacy Sims - Women are not small men. Fitness for women, by women.
• Ross Training - Never gymless, workout anywhere using anything, most of all your own bodyweight.
• Starting Strength - One of the best places to start if you’re going to power lift, body build or simply get strong.
• Strong First - Russian Kettlebell, strength training by Pavel Tsatsouline.

 

Therapists

Recommended practitioners in Northern Tasmania

• Aarsharveda Ayurvedic - Dr Gangashree Nair in Hobart, Launceston and Penguin
• Acacia Healing Therapies - Structural bodywork, herbal medicine and massage in Westbury
• Body and Soul Gym - Naturopath and gym in Deloraine
• Deb Hunter - Bowen therapist, Deloraine
• Embody Wellness Studio - Gretta Hight - Myofascial Therapist, Port Sorell
• Healthy Touch - Beata Pieczywek - Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, Deloraine
• Inge Kaiser - Naturopath and Bowen therapist, West Launceston
• Lotus Centre - Wellness, meditation and yoga centre in Hobart, with Lotus Tree shop and cafe. Space for healing.
• Meander Valley Yoga - Classical Satyananda yoga, pranayama, yoga nidra, Deloraine, Westbury and Western Creek
• Sandra Parker - Certified Naturopath and Herbalist, Deloraine
• Sarah Poulton - Sensorimotor art therapist, Riverside
• Ujjayi Hatha Yoga - Yoga as therapy, trauma-centred yoga, classical yoga, in Launceston

 

Traditional Medicine

• Wellcome Institute - Free museum and library exploring health and human experience.

 

Traditional Thai Massage

• Baan Hom Samunphrai - Traditional Thai massage training in Chiang Mai, live in school.
• Lanna and Thai Traditional Medicine - A great resource that preserves centuries of knowledge and lineage continuation.
• Sirichan Clinic - Traditional Thai massage training in Chiang Mai.

 

Yoga

• 3XOM - Classical Yin yoga in German and English, with meditations, Yoga Nidra and more.
• Bharti Yoga - Classical yoga integrating Hatha, Flow and Yin.
• Divine Wellness - Yoga from a master in India, includes full Pawanmuktasana Series and Hatha poses.
• Rocklyn Yoga Ashram - Experience conscious living and ashram life in Victoria.
• The Yoga Institute - Excellent institute offering courses and a lot more on a holistic yoga practice and yoga lifestyle.
• Yoga For Good Foundation - Supportive organisation that came out of the Australian Satyananda ashram implosion.
• Yoga Vidya School - Learn classical yoga from a teacher trained in Sivananda and Satyananda yoga traditions. Yoga explained in detail.