Publishers: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a focused exploration of alternative health practices, spiritual traditions, and esoteric knowledge, blending practical guides with philosophical and mystical perspectives. Readers can expect a contemplative mix of healing methods, ancient wisdom, and mind-body connections. To navigate the range, consider your interest in either applied therapies or more speculative spiritual themes.

What you’ll often find

  • In-depth guides to natural and herbal medicine, emphasizing holistic approaches to health
  • Explorations of spiritual systems such as Kabbalah, tarot, runes, and other divinatory practices
  • Works discussing alternative therapies alongside scientific and philosophical reflections on consciousness
  • Focus on the intersection of body, mind, and spirit with attention to healing and personal growth
  • Studies of cultural traditions and ancient wisdom related to mystical or esoteric knowledge
  • Nonfiction that often blends practical advice with broader metaphysical or cosmological ideas

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by choosing between practical healing guides or more theoretical spiritual and mystical explorations
  • Look for topics that align with your interest in natural remedies, mind-body practices, or esoteric traditions
  • Try grouping books by the type of wisdom tradition or healing modality they focus on, such as herbalism or divination
  • Consider browsing by the balance of scientific versus philosophical or spiritual content
  • Use thematic clusters around consciousness, alternative medicine, or ancient knowledge to narrow your search
  • Filter by works that emphasize personal transformation versus those that focus on cultural or historical context
  • Distinguish between books that serve as practical manuals and those that offer broader cosmological or metaphysical perspectives

Good fit if you like

  • Reflective and contemplative reading that connects health with spiritual awareness
  • Detailed, hands-on approaches to natural healing and alternative therapies
  • Exploring symbolic systems and mystical traditions with historical depth
  • Books that invite curiosity about consciousness and the unseen aspects of reality
  • Nonfiction that blends science, philosophy, and spirituality without strict boundaries
  • A slower, thoughtful pace that encourages personal insight and transformation

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

  • The Monkeys and the Mango Tree Teaching Stories of the Saints and Sadhus of India — Harish Johari

    The Monkeys and the Mango Tree Teaching Stories of the Saints and Sadhus of India — Harish Johari

  • Hemp for Health The Medicinal and Nutritional Uses of Cannabis Sativa — Chris Conrad

    Hemp for Health The Medicinal and Nutritional Uses of Cannabis Sativa — Chris Conrad

  • Virtue, Success, Pleasure, and Liberation The Four Aims of Life in the Tradition of Ancient India — Alain Daniélou

    Virtue, Success, Pleasure, and Liberation The Four Aims of Life in the Tradition of Ancient India — Alain Daniélou

  • The Shaman’s Doorway Opening Imagination to Power and Myth — Stephen Larsen

    The Shaman’s Doorway Opening Imagination to Power and Myth — Stephen Larsen

  • Destiny in the Palm of Your Hand Creating Your Future Through Vedic Palmistry — Ghanshyam Singh Birla

    Destiny in the Palm of Your Hand Creating Your Future Through Vedic Palmistry — Ghanshyam Singh Birla

  • Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy — Clark Heinrich

    Magic Mushrooms in Religion and Alchemy — Clark Heinrich

  • The Traveler’s Natural Medicine Kit Easy and Effective Remedies for Staying Healthy on the Road — Pamela Hirsch

    The Traveler’s Natural Medicine Kit Easy and Effective Remedies for Staying Healthy on the Road — Pamela Hirsch

  • The Epics of Celtic Ireland Ancient Tales of Mystery and Magic — Jean Markale

    The Epics of Celtic Ireland Ancient Tales of Mystery and Magic — Jean Markale

  • The Hebrew Pharaohs of Egypt The Secret Lineage of the Patriarch Joseph — Ahmed Osman

    The Hebrew Pharaohs of Egypt The Secret Lineage of the Patriarch Joseph — Ahmed Osman

  • The Path of the Mystic Lover Baul Songs of Passion and Ecstasy — Bhaskar Bhattacharyya

    The Path of the Mystic Lover Baul Songs of Passion and Ecstasy — Bhaskar Bhattacharyya

  • Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror Martial Arts in Women’s Lives — Stephanie T. Hoppe

    Sharp Spear, Crystal Mirror Martial Arts in Women’s Lives — Stephanie T. Hoppe

  • The Family Herbal A Guide to Natural Health Care for Yourself and Your Children from Europe’s Leading Herbalists — Barbara Theiss

    The Family Herbal A Guide to Natural Health Care for Yourself and Your Children from Europe’s Leading Herbalists — Barbara Theiss

  • Acupuncture Energetics A Workbook for Diagnostics and Treatment — Mark Seem

    Acupuncture Energetics A Workbook for Diagnostics and Treatment — Mark Seem

  • Pilates on the Ball The World’s Most Popular Workout Using the Exercise Ball — Colleen Craig

    Pilates on the Ball The World’s Most Popular Workout Using the Exercise Ball — Colleen Craig

  • Seekers of the Healing Energy Reich, Cayce, the Kahunas, and Other Masters of the Vital Force — Mary Coddington

    Seekers of the Healing Energy Reich, Cayce, the Kahunas, and Other Masters of the Vital Force — Mary Coddington

  • The Science of Happiness 10 Principles for Manifesting Your Divine Nature — Ryuho Okawa

    The Science of Happiness 10 Principles for Manifesting Your Divine Nature — Ryuho Okawa

  • Centering A Guide to Inner Growth — Sanders G. Laurie

    Centering A Guide to Inner Growth — Sanders G. Laurie

  • Yoga for the Three Stages of Life Developing Your Practice As an Art Form, a Physical Therapy, and a Guiding Philosophy — Srivatsa Ramaswami

    Yoga for the Three Stages of Life Developing Your Practice As an Art Form, a Physical Therapy, and a Guiding Philosophy — Srivatsa Ramaswami

  • Taoist Astral Healing Chi Kung Healing Practices Using Star and Planet Energies — Mantak Chia

    Taoist Astral Healing Chi Kung Healing Practices Using Star and Planet Energies — Mantak Chia