Tools and Resources for Self Transcendence
These resources are just a taste of the limitless options available to you in your pursuit to overcome yourself and your limiting beliefs about your past, your present situation, and your possible state of being. We are all perfectly capable of our own self transcendence with the right set of tools and a bit of time.
Useful References
Aromatherapy References
- Bowles, E Joy. (2003) The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils. Allen and Unwin, Crows Nest. Australia.
- Curry, Suzanne (2001) Hydrosols: The New Aromatherapy. Healing Arts Press, Rochester, USA.
- Damian, Peter, and Kate Damian (1995). Aromatherapy: Scent and Psyche. Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont, USA.
- Gattefossé, René-Maurice (1937). Aromathérapie: Les Huiles essentielles. Edited by Robert B Tisserand. CW Daniel Company, Essex, England.
- Kusmirek, Jan. (2002). Liquid Sunshine: Vegetable Oils for Aromatherapy. Floramicus, Oxford Court, England.
- Miller, Light, and Bryan Miller (1995) Ayurveda and Aromatherapy: The Earth Essential Guide to Ancient Wisdom and Modern Healing. Lotus Press, Twin Lakes, USA.
- Tisserand, Robert (1988). Aromatherapy for Everyone. Arkana, London, England.
- Watt, Martin, and Wanda Sellar (1996). Frankincense and Myrrh: Through the Ages and a Complete Guide to Their Use in Herbalism and Aromatherapy Today. CW Daniel Company. Essex, England.
Energy Healing References
- Brennan, Barbara. (1988). Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field. Bantam Book, New York.
- Dale, Cyndi (2009). The Subtle Body: An Encyclopedia of Your Energy Anatomy. Sounds True, Boulder, CO.
- Eden, Donna. (1989). Energy Medicine: How to Use Your Body’s Energies For Optimum Health and Vitality. Penguin Group.
- Ellyard, Lawrence. (2004). Reiki Healer: A Complete Guide to the Path and Practice of Reiki. Lotus Light, Shangri-La.
- Hall, Mari. (2000). Reiki: Practical Ways to Harmony. Thorsons, London.
- Hall, Mari. (2001). Practical Reiki: A Step By Step Guide. Thorsons, London.
- Jewell, Penelope. (1995). Reiki: A Guide to Your Practice of Reiki Energy Healing. Adirondack Press, Schuylerville.
- Lubeck, Walter; Frank Arjava Petter and William Lee Rand. (2001). The Spirit of Reiki: The Complete Handbook of the Reiki System. Pilgrims Publishing, Varanasi-Kathmandu.
- Pathfinder Ewing, Jim (2008). Reiki Shamanism: A Guide to Out-Of-Body Healing. Findhorn Press, Forres, Scotland.
- Pathfinder Ewing, Jim (2006). Clearing: A Guide to Liberating Energies Trapped in Buildings and Lands. Findhorn Press, Forres, Scotland.
- Schnaubelt, Kurt (2011). The Healing Intelligence of Essential Oils: The Science of Advanced Aromatherapy. Healing Arts Press, Rochester, Vermont, USA.
- Smith, Kenneth (2008). Awakening the Energy Body: From Shamanism to Bioenergetics. Inner Traditions: Bear and Company, Rochester, Vermont.
- Stein, Diane. (1995). Essential Reiki: A Complete Guide to An Ancient Healing Art. The Crossing Press, Berkley.
Inner or Embodied Work References
- Gendlin, Eugene (1982). Focusing. Bantam Books, New York.
- Rome, David. (2014). Your Body Knows the Answer: Using Your Felt Sense to Solve Problems, Effect Change, and Liberate Creativity. Shambala Publishing.
- Weiser-Cornell, Ann. (1996). The Power of Focusing: A Practical Guide to Self-Healing. New Harbinger Publishing.
Useful Websites
- Alliance of International Aromatherapists (AIA)
- Focusing Resources
- International Focusing Institute
- Monroe Institute
- National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA)
- Suzanne Giesemann
Other Local Practitioners/Centers
Bethesda Chiropractic
7801 Norfolk Ave, Suite 100
Bethesda, MD
Offers chiropractic services
Brookmont Church
4000 Virginia Place, Bethesda, MD
(near Glen Echo Park, just a block from MacArthur Blvd)
Offers massage therapy as well
Lifestream Massage and Integrated Therapy
Offers various forms of massage, trigger point therapy, and myofascial release
8212 Woodmont Ave, Suite 218
Bethesda, MD
(public parking right across the street)
The Spa Room
4115 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Suite 102
Tenleytown, Washington, DC
(a few blocks from the Van Ness and Tenleytown Metros, free easy on-street parking available)
http://www.sparoommassage.com
Offers massage as well as Starchaser services.
Easy Spine
Network Chiropractic or Network Spinal Adjustment
Offers light touch combined with organic self-adjustment. No crackling or physical adjustments
8311 Wisconsin Ave suite b-11
Bethesda, MD 20814
https://www.easyspine.com
(301) 986-4810
Yousefi Chiro-Care
Offers light touch chiropractic services. No cracking or physical adjustments
Washington Circle (GW-Foggy Bottom), Washington, DC
https://dnftchiropractic.com/northeast
(202) 452-1888
Useful Local (DMV) Listings
Online versions are more up-to-date with events listed post hard copy publishing.
Pathways Magazine (online and hard copy).
For the greater DC area. See their two yearly Natural Living Expos too.