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Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice > Meditation
*As heard on the Tim Ferriss Show podcast* #1 New York Times
bestseller and winner of the 2014 'Inspirational Memoir' category
at the Living Now book awards. 10% HAPPIER is a spiritual book
written for - and by - someone who would otherwise never read a
spiritual book. This fifth anniversary edition features a new
preface and new guided meditations from his favourite teachers,
including Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg. After having a
nationally televised panic attack, Harris knew he had to make some
changes. A lifelong non-believer, he found himself on a bizarre
adventure and realised that the sources of his problems was the
very thing he always thought was his greatest asset: the incessant,
insatiable voice in his head, which had propelled him through the
ranks of a hyper-competitive business, but had also led him to make
the profoundly stupid decisions that provoked his on-air freak-out.
What happened next was completely unforeseen. Through a strange
series of events - Harris stumbled upon something that helped him
tame the voice in his head: meditation. At first, he was deeply
suspicious, but when confronted with mounting scientific evidence
that just a few minutes a day can literally rewire the brain for
focus, happiness and reduced reactivity, Harris took a deep dive.
He became a daily meditator, and even found himself on a ten-day,
silent meditation retreat. 10% Happier is a narrative account of
Dan's conversion amid the harried and decidedly non-Zen world of
the newsroom and concludes with a section for the beginner on how
to get started. 'I loved it' - Ruby Wax 'A wonderful book and
excellent advice.' - Andy Puddicombe, founder of Headspace 'An
enormously smart, clear-eyed, brave-hearted, and quite a personal
look at the benefits of meditation' - Elizabeth Gilbert, author of
Eat Pray Love
Improve your well-being with inspirational affirmations using this
beautifully illustrated card deck from celebrated Yin Yoga
instructor Kassandra Reinhardt from the popular YouTube channel
Yoga with Kassandra. Featuring original illustrations and packaged
in a keepsake box, this motivational card deck will help you
strengthen the connection among your body, mind, and soul. This
card deck invites you to nourish four different parts of yourself:
physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Use it daily to both
enhance your yoga practice and boost your spirit whenever in need
of a motivational affirmation, such as: I allow all parts of me to
be expressed. I calm my nervous system by taking deep breaths. I
fall asleep easily and wake up refreshed. My immune system is
healthy and strong. I dedicate time each day to self-care. My
self-esteem is growing day by day. I Radiate Joy is intended for
anyone who desires to further their yoga journey and offers
positive inspiration for any occasion. EXPERT GUIDANCE: Kassandra
Reinhardt, host of the popular YouTube series "Yoga with
Kassandra," shares her wisdom in daily affirmations that lift the
soul and spirit INSPIRATIONAL AFFIRMATIONS: This deck is divided
into four affirmation styles: (1) Get Physical, (2) Be Emotional,
(3) Strengthen Your Mind, and (4) Stay Spiritual. Each set includes
16 affirmations to help ground and enhance your yoga practice
GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: Each card features original and beautifully
ornate illustrations to help motivate and energize BEAUTIFUL GIFT:
The affirmation deck is packaged in a deluxe, keepsake box, perfect
for the yoga enthusiast in your life COMPLETE YOUR YOGA SET: Deepen
your yoga practice further with the My Yoga Journey: Guided Journal
and Year of Yoga book by Yoga with Kassandra
Journey on the path of self-discovery through the magic of
crystals. Whether you need the power to help you with your home,
health or happiness, this book contains the guidance, advice and
rituals you need to be in sync with your spirituality. The beauty
and uniqueness of crystals and other stones have long been
recognized for their mystic influence in our day-to-day lives.
Historically, people used them for trade and jewellery and, even in
modern times, we use them to create new and wonderous technologies.
They are the product of natural energy derived from cosmic and
geological forces including stars, the sun and intense heat and
pressure from the Earth, so it makes sense to recycle this
potential. The Magic of Crystals explores how you can unlock this
potent vitality with practical advice on what crystals you will
need to enhance particular characteristics in your home, how to
combine their energy with feng shui to create happiness and
harmony, how to relieve spiritual blockages in your chakras plus
much, much more. There are also quick reference pages that give
advice on how to solve common problems.
Essentials for Living Your Intentional Life"Mary Anne Radmacher has
written a book of beauty, creativity, wisdom, and great good will.
Her chapter on forgiveness alone is worth the price of the book."
-Hugh Prather, author of Morning Notes and The Little Book of
Letting Go Mary Anne Radmacher is among the most-quoted women
writers of our day. Her wisdom is found on greeting cards,
journals, calendars, Instagram and Pinterest, in broadcast news,
sermons, ceremonies and commencement speeches. Quotes you may
recognize. "Courage doesn't always roar," "It takes a lot of
courage to show your dreams to someone else" and "There is no small
act of kindness." The poem, "Live with intention, walk to the edge,
listen hard, practice wellness. Play with abandon. Laugh. Choose
with no regret. Continue to learn. Appreciate your friends. Do what
you love. Live as if this is all there is," has inspired people
globally for decades. Discover what is important to you. This noted
author, artist and teacher lost a dear one. As memorial to her
friend her book became the manifesto for an intentional life for
thousands of people. In Live with Intention, Radmacher shares the
story of how she learned to live more robustly by watching how her
courageous friend chose to die. People who keep Radmacher's
writings at the ready, say this writing is both inspiring and
comforting. Extraordinary lessons are drawn from ordinary
experiences. Rich in story, metaphor and poetry, Live with
Intention explores with you what it means to live each day with
purposeful intent: Understand what matters most for you Deepen what
already makes your life rich Determine your unique way to make a
difference Long after you've read this book you'll be picking it up
randomly and repeatedly. If you've enjoyed books such as Untethered
Soul by Michael A. Singer, Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer,
or The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo; Mary Anne Radmacher's Live
with Intention is your next must-read.
A must-have for anyone who practises yoga or is interested in the
teachings of the East. B.K.S. Iyengar, whose teachings on yoga are
followed throughout the world, reflects upon his lifetime's
experience on the yoga path. The structure of the book follows the
different aspects of that path (from Freedom Awaits, through The
Physical Body, The Energy Body, The Mental Body, The Intellectual
Body, The Divine Body to Living in Freedom) and provides a learning
framework for yoga as well as an invaluable discourse on life.
'Iyengar knows what the body needs, and he's introduced to the West
the Easterner's best path to health and well-being' - TIME Magazine
'Revelations from a lifetime of studying yoga' - The Washington
Post 'Light on Life is rich in yoga philosophy and methodology. But
unlike his previous writings, this new book is full of
autobiographical anecdotes' - The New York Times 'Mr Iyengar
reveals in Light on Life the 'heart of yoga' that he personally
discovered through more than 70 years of disciplined, daily
practice ... [including] the precise ways that yoga can transform
our lives and help us live in harmony with the world around us' -
Yoga Journal 'The Michelangelo of yoga' - BBC TV
This shining collection brings you inspiration and comfort in
special chapters on marriage, motherhood, aging, bridging the
generations, attitude, self-esteem and higher wisdom. Stories honor
the strength and reveal the beauty of the feminine spirit. Included
are incredible stories from Oprah Winfrey, Leo Buscaglia, Linda
Ellerbee, Robert Fulghum, Kathie Lee Gifford and many others.
This book provides perspectives and insights across the educational
system for how we might move toward living out this wish in all
schools. The chapters provide perspectives on fundamental questions
that have been guiding recent research on wellbeing in schools: How
do school communities flourish together? How does supporting
educator wellbeing connect to teaching, learning, leading in
schools? What characteristics, qualities and strategies support the
wellbeing of the whole school community? This book is unique in
that it answers these questions from the perspectives of teachers,
students, administrators in K-12 schools, as well as from
university and the wider community. Importantly, these chapters
provide a repertoire of varied answers to the question that
underpins this shift in research toward a positive organizational
perspective: How can we leverage what works well to grow more, to
instill in each community member a sense of their value and
capacity to contribute? These chapters serve as examples,
invitations, and inspiration for readers to notice in their own
contexts ways they can grow wellbeing through a focused attention
on building appreciative, strengths-based, positive approaches to
teaching, learning, and leading in all schools.
Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier life Meditation has
been used for centuries to reduce stress, increase energy, and
enhance overall health and well-being so it's no wonder more and
more people in today's fast-paced and stress-centric world are
adopting this age-old practice. If you want to achieve a greater
state of calmness, physical relaxation, and psychological balance,
Meditation For Dummies is your life raft. Covering the latest
research on the health benefits of meditation, this new edition
explains in plain English how you can put meditation into practice
today and start reaping the benefits of living a more mindful life.
Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner coming
back for a refresher course, this plain-English guide provides a
wealth of tips and techniques for sitting (or lying) down with your
mind to meditate successfully. From preparing your body for
meditation to focusing your awareness and being open to the present
moment, it covers everything you need to put distractions to rest
and open yourself up to a meditation practice that works for you. *
Provides the latest research on the causes of happiness and how
meditation can improve your mood * Includes a new chapter on the
growing trend of meditation in the workplace * Explains how
meditation and other mindfulness practices have made their way into
hospitals, schools, prison, and military groups * Illustrates the
benefits of taking time to consciously cultivate mindfulness
through meditation If you're ready to find some zen and benefit
from all meditation has to offer, this friendly guide sets you up
for success.
'It is clear that our bodies still recognize nature as our home...'
- Yoshifumi Miyazaki 'Forest bathing' or shinrin-yoku is a way of
walking in the woods that was developed in Japan in the 1980s. It
brings together ancient ways and wisdom with cutting edge
environmental health science. Simply put, forest bathing is the
practice of walking slowly through the woods, in no hurry, for a
morning, an afternoon or a day. It is a practice that involves all
the senses and as you gently walk and breathe deeply, the essential
oils of the trees are absorbed by your body and have an
extraordinary effect on positive feelings, stress hormone levels,
parasympathetic nervous activity, sympathetic nervous activity,
blood pressure, heart rate and brain activity. In this wonderful
book, by the leading expert in the field, science meets nature, as
we are encouraged to bathe in the trees and become observers of
both the environment around us and the goings on of our own minds.
This quick, portable guide features more than 200 practical,
effective ways to calm the mind, reduce stress, and erase tension
in your body in less than five minutes. In 5-Minute Calm you'll
learn to relax your anxious mind and release tension in your body
through quick and easy mindfulness exercises and techniques.
Through guided breathing, meditation, visualization, and more,
you'll find a place of calm in just five short minutes. This
newfound peace can allow you to reengage with the world in a
meaningful, productive way. Whether you're facing a frazzled
morning at home, a hectic day at work, or a daunting project
deadline, this on-the-go stress-reducing guide can help you
disengage for a few minutes, find a moment of peace, and get back
to your day.
Discover the eight powerful secrets of the most highly effective
manifesters that have helped thousands of people find happiness,
purpose and peace.
Noted manifestation expert, Mandy Morris, shares the eight powerful
manifestation techniques she has developed - based on divine guidance,
scientific research and a decade of work - that are fast, effective and
proven. These simple practices have changed not only Mandy’s life but
those of her countless clients who include business leaders, athletes,
celebrities and wellness figures.
She shows how manifestation requires staying in alignment with your
best intentions and highest good, and that many of the secrets to
manifesting a beautiful life revolve around managing the defeating
thoughts, feelings and actions that throw you out of alignment. In 8
Secrets to Powerful Manifesting, you will learn how to:
- infuse the manifestation process with self-love to help you work
through your past, set positive intentions and create a high vibration
for manifestation goals to come true
- detangle the dense energy (which impacts the neurological
pathways) by understanding why what we want doesn’t show up, so we can
set a clear path of creation
- create ways to energetically check in with yourself
- manage your psychological triggers with ‘pattern interrupts’
- examine the rules you live by and be brave enough to rewrite them
You will learn to achieve the life you deserve and desire using the
tools of the most highly effective manifesters.
A treat for the mind, body and spirit! Step inside the pages of
this book to discover a world of tranquility and calm. You will be
guided on an internal journey to quieten the mind, release tension,
and create peace and well-being. This book is an ideal resource for
yoga teachers and health professionals, but also anyone who wants
to enjoy the benefits of deep relaxation - particularly those in
stressful professions and work environments. It includes: over 30
guided relaxation scripts; an easy to follow guide to conscious
relaxation; soothing breathing techniques; and a clear explanation
of the benefits you'll experience. Integrating ideas from wisdom
traditions such as yoga, Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine
with contemporary thinking, the author's depth of knowledge and
experience shine through the pages, yet the tone is always friendly
and accessible. A powerful tool to manage stress or mild anxiety
and depression, dive in to start looking after yourself now. "Katie
Brown's book, Guided Relaxation, not only teaches us how to relax,
it also shows us how in clear, friendly, and accessible words and
illustrations. An essential book in the modern world. It will
uplift your spirits and take you home to a sense of ease and rest."
Judith Hanson Lasater, Ph.D, PT, yoga teacher since 1971, and the
author of 11 books on yoga.
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