Book & Movie List


Listed by the primary part of the GaiaYoga Matrix addressed
(even though most books and movies address more than one Facet or Edge).

Books titles that are in blue are for sale.
Click on them to read descriptions, reviews, and to order.

HOLISTIC WISDOM

An Introduction To GaiaYoga: A Holistic Vision for Living Sustainably as Spirit, Self, Community, and Earth, by Ano Tarletz and Mercedes Kirkel

A Brief History Of Everything, by Ken Wilber

Nomads Of The Dawn: The Penan of the Borneo Rain Forest, by Wade Davis, Ian Mackenzie, and Shane Kennedy.

Voices Of The First Day: Awakening in the Aboriginal Dreamtime, by Robert Lawlor

The Healing Wisdom of Africa: Finding Life Purpose Through Nature, Ritual, and Community, by Malidoma Patrice Somé

Mutant Message Down Under, by Marlo Morgan

The Emerald Forest (movie)

SPIRIT-SELF EDGE

Waking Down: Beyond Hypermasculine Dharmas - A Breakthrough Way of Self-Realization in the Sanctuary of Mutuality, by Saniel Bonder

Peace Pilgrim: Her Life and Work in Her Own Words, compiled by The Friends of Peace Pilgrim

The Knee Of Listening, by Franklin Jones (Note: This is the original version, published in the early '70s. We do not recommend any of the revised versions, published by The Dawn Horse Press, under his later names.)

Of Water And The Spirit, by Malidoma Patrice Somé

SELF FACET

Instinctive Eating: The Lost Knowledge of Optimum Nutrition, by Zephyr (aka Ano Tarletz)

We Want To Live, by Aajonus Vonderplanitz

Transplant Shock Therapy: The Poetic Pilgrimage of a Suburban Refugee, by Zephyr "Ano" Tarletz

The Multi-Orgasmic Man: How Any Man Can Experience Multiple Orgasms and Dramatically Enhance His Sexual Relationship, by Mantak Chia and Douglas Abrams

I Don't Want To Talk About It: Overcoming The Secret Legacy of Male Depression, by Terrance Real

Taming Your Gremlin: A Guide to Enjoying Yourself, by Richard D. Carson

Dark Side Of The Light Chasers: Reclaiming Your Power, Creativity, Briliance and Dreams, by Debbie Ford

A Beautiful Mind (movie)

SELF-COMMUNITY EDGE

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion, by Marshall B. Rosenberg

Connection Parenting: Parenting Through Connection Instead of Coercion, through Love Instead of Fear, by Pam Leo

Parenting From Your Heart: Sharing the Gifts of Compassion, Connection, and Choice, by Inbal Kashtan

Peace Between The Sheets: Healing Through Sexual Relationships, by Marnia Robinson

How Can I Get Through To You?: Closing the Intimacy Gap Between Men and Women, by Terrance Real

Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats, by Sally Fallon

Native Nutrition: Eating According to Ancestral Wisdom, by Ronald F. Schmid, N.D.

Infant Communication: Raising Babies Without Diapers... and More, by Natec

The Multi-Orgasmic Couple: Sexual Secrets Every Couple Should Know, by Mantak Chia, Maneewan Chia, Douglas Abrams, and Rachel Carlton Abrams

The Art Of Sexual Ecstasy: The Path of Sacred Sexuality for Western Lovers, by Margo Anand

Talking With Your Child About Sex: Questions and Answers for Children from Birth to Puberty, by Mary Calderone

The Continuum Concept: In Search of Happiness Lost, by Jean Liedloff

The Matrix (movie)

COMMUNITY FACET

The Kin Of Ata Are Waiting For You, by Dorothy Bryant

Building United Judgment: A Handbook for Consensus Decision Making, Edited by Center for Conflict Resolution

The Communities Directory: A Guide to Intentional Communities and Cooperative Living

We The People: Consenting to a Deeper Democracy - A guide to Sociocratic Principles and Methods, by John Buck and Sharon Villenes

The New Faithful: A Polyfidelity Primer, by Ryam Nearing

Addicted To War: Why The U.S. Can't Kick Militarism, An Illustrated Expose, by Joel Andreas

A People's History Of The United States, by Howard Zinn

Himalaya (movie)

COMMUNITY-EARTH EDGE

Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual, by Bill Mollison

Earth User's Guide to Permaculture, by Rosemary Morrow

A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction, by Christopher Alexander

EARTH FACET

Living Energies: Viktor Schauberger's Brilliant Work with Natural Energy Explained, by Callum Coats

EARTH-SPIRIT EDGE

The Natural Way Of Farming: The Theory and Practice of Green Philosophy, by Masanobu Fukuoka

SELF-EARTH EDGE

How To Grow More Vegetables (Than You Ever Thought Possible on Less Land than You Can Imagine), by John Jeavons

From The Fryer To The Fuel Tank: A Complete Guide to Using Vegetable Oil as an Alternative Fuel, by Joshua Tickell

The Real Goods Solar Living Source Book: The Complete Guide to Renewable Energy Technologies and Sustainable Living, edited by Doug Pratt and John Schaeffer

The Legacy Of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods, by Julia "Butterfly" Hill

The Humanure Handbook: A Guide to Composting Human Manure, by J.C. Jenkins 

SPIRIT-COMMUNITY EDGE

The Spirit of Intimacy: Ancient African Teachings in the Ways of Relationships, by Sobonfu E. Somé

The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess, by Starhawk