Jo Stewart

This book repositions the aerial hammock as a supportive, sensory tool to allow more people with diverse needs to experience the physical benefits of yoga and focus the mind.Finding safety in our bodies is a central theme in yoga practice but a traditional class environment does not always meet the needs of people with mobility or mental health challenges. This inclusive and innovative guide addresses this challenge and explains the accessibility of aerial yoga, whilst honouring yoga's history and South Asian roots. With trauma-informed and mental health aware language used throughout, this book is informed by the latest research on the therapeutic applications of this practice. It also includes lived experience testimonials which highlight the variety of people it can benefit, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, and neurodivergence.Professionals will benefit from over 250 photographs of yoga postures shared in a systematic structure designed to help them adapt the resource to their own needs and mixed groups. It explains how postures can be adapted for larger bodies, older adults, pregnancy and conditions such as EDS, and is supplemented with additional guidance on hammock installation and how to sequence postures together.

Whether you live between skyscrapers or in the suburbs, it’s easy to become disconnected from nature. But even in a concrete jungle, nature is still present. This deck offers 100 ways to rediscover and reconnect with the natural world, with plenty of ideas that are easy to integrate into your everyday life, from taking your lunch outside to mindful walking and community gardening. Learn about getting involved in seed exchanges, forest bathing, or how to become a citizen scientist, and find great ways to help with conservation efforts ¬¬– because no matter where we live, we can all heal with nature as we help it heal.

Does the world of finance mystify you? Need to sort your money matters out but don’t know where to start? You may not have been born into money; you might not be able to overthrow the whole financial system, but the good news is that you don't need an economics degree to improve your financial position. Over time, small changes will make a big difference to your bank balance. From micro-investing to side-hustling, couponing, freecycling and consolidating debt, every step you take in the direction of financial freedom will inch you closer towards a brighter future. Whether you're a student, freelancer, business owner or professional, mastering the art of money management can - and will - change your life.

Global warming, plastic pollution, deforestation, species loss and rising inequality got you down? Then take your very valid concerns and channel them into action with this proactive guide to saving the planet, one day at a time. Small changes in the way we eat, shop, recycle and commute really can change the world. From planting bee-friendly blooms in your backyard, to making your own body scrub from coffee grounds, and investing your spare cash into clean energy programs, there are many ways to lessen your impact on the planet. By incorporating small changes into your daily life, you – yes you! – can, and will, make the world a better place.

Stuck in a career rut—or finished studying and not sure which direction to take? This book will give you a path to a creative career. This book is both an inspirational and a practical guidebook, and it profiles 99 interesting, unusual, and relatively unexplored creative career options—from smoke jumpers to fortune-cookie writers, truffle hunters to food stylists, and golf-ball divers to perfumers. While some of the featured careers may not be for everyone (taxidermy, anyone?) others may be the perfect fit for someone's skill set, interests, talents, and curiosities. This book is an uplifting, positive guide for those that like to think outside the box. Think of it as the alternative career guide your guidance counselor was too afraid to talk about.