Fully Fertile: A Holistic 12-Week Plan for Optimal Fertility

by Tami Quinn, Jeanie Lee Bussell, Beth Heller, Brian Kaplan (Foreword by)

Overview

The healing powers of traditional yoga, Oriental medicine, nutrition, and other mind/body techniques are accessible with this do-it-yourself manual for women who are struggling with infertility or just looking to improve their odds of conception. Natural methods based on Integrative Care for Fertility™ use a holistic approach to demonstrate how a home-based holistic fertility program can improve mind, body, and spirit, and in turn, maximize chances for conceiving. Photographs are provided to illustrate the proper yoga postures, and interspersed stories from yoga practitioners and experts present real-life struggles of infertility patients and victories that will inspire all women who are trying for a healthy pregnancy and birth. With more than 30 pages of new information, this updated edition also includes a study guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781844093755
Publisher:	Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Sold by:	SIMON & SCHUSTER
Format:	eBook
Pages:	280
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Tami Quinn and Beth Heller are yoga instructors and the cofounders of Pulling Down the Moon, a revolutionary holistic fertility center. They are both members of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Beth Heller has a degree in nutrition and dietetics and is a former researcher for the Women’s Walking Program. Jeanie Lee Bussell has a master’s degree in Oriental medicine and is a fertility acupuncturist whose work with fertility and women's health has been featured on both Fox and CBS news. Brian R. Kaplan, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist and has published and presented numerous articles on assisted reproductive technology. He is continually honored as one of Chicago's top doctors. They all live in Chicago.
Tamara "Tami" Quinn is a renowned Registered Yoga Teacher and Yoga Swami, widely recognized for her groundbreaking work in the field of holistic fertility. As the Co-Founder of Pulling Down the Moon, Tami has been instrumental in revolutionizing the standard of care for women grappling with infertility. Her journey began after a fulfilling yet demanding 14-year career in the corporate sector, including a significant stint at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. Seeking balance between her career and family life, Tami embraced yoga and discovered transformative ancient healing techniques. She is a member of both the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Tami continually enriches her knowledge, drawing spiritual lessons from her Guru and inspiration from her students.

A disciple of the Kriya yoga lineage under Goswami Kriyananda, Tami is also an ordained Swami. Her comprehensive training, undertaken with Rod Stryker at the Para Yoga School in Los Angeles, spans various mystical yogic traditions, including Kriology, Ayurveda, Reiki, and more. These disciplines have enabled her to craft fertility-specific rituals, meditations, and yoga classes, aiding countless women in their journeys. This includes the creation of Pulling Down the Moon’s Yoga for Fertility program.

Learn more about Tami and her transformative work at Pulling Down the Moon or visit her Chicago, IL and Highland Park, IL locations.
Beth Heller is a yoga instructors and a cofounder of Pulling Down the Moon, a revolutionary holistic fertility center. She is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. She has a degree in nutrition and dietetics and is a former researcher for the Women’s Walking Program.

Table of Contents

Foreword: Pulling Down the Moon and its Philosophy

Editorial Reviews

"Armed with this book, women can learn to relax, minimize stress, and hopefully boost their fertility in the process."

Conceive Magazine Beth Weinhouse

"Armed with this book, women can learn to relax, minimize stress, and hopefully boost their fertility in the process."

Conceive Magazine - Beth Weinhouse

"The photographs and personal stories from women trying to conceive make the book accessible and easy to follow even for those who are not familiar with yoga."  —Library Journal

"Armed with this book, women can learn to relax, minimize stress, and hopefully boost their fertility in the process."  —Beth Weinhouse, editorial director, Conceive Magazine

"As someone who has worked extensively with the incorporation of mind/body medicine into women's fertility treatment, I find Fully Fertile to be a warm and reassuring read for patients. A wonderful book!"  —Dr. Alice Domar, author, Self-Nurture: Healing Mind, Healthy Woman; and Conquering Infertility

"The book's design is inviting, and its tone equates increasing fertility with increasing happiness, purposely countering the often stressful and negative experience many women find in other fertility systems." —New Age Retailer

"Fully Fertile is THE book for any woman or couple interested in conceiving. The unique 12-week program contains sound advice, alternative practices, empowerment, and positivity and enables the readers to take control of the process of conception and to optimize their fertility." —www.yogachicago.com (May 17, 2011)

"I could go on and on! There is just so much great information. From alleviating stress to adequate sleep and how to achieve it, this book really gives a plethora of great information to help optimize fertility naturally." —www.TheConnectedMom.com

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