Atlas of Mind, Body and Spirit

Published by Godsfield, 2006, hardcover, illustrated, 226 pages, condition: as new.

A lovely coffee-table book.

This beautifully illustrated, holistic view of human anatomy makes graphically clear how consciousness and spirit are manifested and revealed in the physiology of the body. The in-depth coverage is both accessible and authoritative. In large full-color diagrams and photographs, we see how organs, nerves, bones, and muscles connect with the meridian lines and chakras used in ancient therapies, and come to understand how the principles of alternative medicine relate to the discoveries of science. By gathering together for the first time the wisdom of acupuncture, yoga, kabbalah, and shamanism with the practices of conventional medicine, osteopathy, and the Alexander Technique, the atlas gives a vivid overall picture of everything we know today about the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.

This beautifully illustrated book gives a once-over-lightly treatment of a series of ancient beliefs you've probably never heard of, or only have a vague sense of from a few half-remembered stories, or perhaps an anthropology class. Various Native American, African, Indian, and other ancient beliefs are covered, with respect and credulity. It's a great way to dabble your toe in belief systems from other ages. Not enough for the serious student of any one individual belief, but fascinating for the overview it provides.