Harness the power of energy to become a master in "Qi" cultivation, circulation and regeneration for your mental, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. THE GOLDEN CHAMBER OF QI introduces you to the fascinating world of frequencies, sounds and vibrations. By exploring Traditional Chinese medicine and evidence-based scientific insights, this 430-page workbook aims to guide and inspire yin yoga teachers and practitioners alike with a unique approach to yin yoga. It offers Taoist roots of Eastern wisdom, providing insights into the science of vibrational energy, the ancient knowledge of Chinese medicine and meridian stretching applied to yin yoga classes. It also integrates the unique Five Elements Methodology for emotional self-regulation to nourish and nurture your mind, body and spirit. A truly unique manual for self-care and Qi dynamics that is unlike any other book on the market. You'll learn how to create harmonious Yin Yoga Qi Flow sequences, blending still postures and mindful movements based on Chinese healing exercises, Taoist visualisations and meditative breathwork. This practice will activate your subtle body, release Qi blockages, calm your nervous system and unleash your flowing Qi for wellness. It contains eight chapters, over 50 Qi exercises, 380+ photos and illustrations and over 10 hours of Yin Yoga Qi Flow classes with a total of 20+ visualisations and meditations. With many tips and in-depth Qi topics, this luxury book edition has the potential to become a reference for anyone looking to live a more mindful, energetic life. The potent combination of energy work, meridian stretching, and mental training will assist you in realising the intrinsic power of life's cellular dance, shifting your reality both on and off the yoga mat. THE GOLDEN CHAMBER OF QI -- a transformational book; full of light and energy.

How can we be happy? How should we treat others? How should we spend our time? Discover the path to peaceful living with this beginner's guide to the ancient practice of Zen Zen is a philosophy for living in a state of kindness, gratitude and awareness, teaching us to be present and to experience the world as it truly is. This book will guide you through the concepts of Zen, revealing how you can apply its principles to your daily life and how you can reap the benefits to gain a greater sense of peace and calm. Through simple tips, guided meditations and thought exercises, you can learn to cultivate Zen, whether you're new to the practice or have been familiar with it for years. Are you ready to discover the secrets of Zen? Within these pages you'll find: The history of the Zen school of thought, and how it has shaped the world we live in today An introduction to Zen practices and beliefs, including the Six Virtues and the Five Precepts, and to Zen ceremonies, holidays and rituals Tips for cultivating and perfecting your practice, and developing your own sense of "Zen" Step-by-step instructions for trying various meditations and exercises for yourself Ideas to make your daily life and home more Zen Exercises in Zen arts, such as calligraphy, painting, gardening and flower arranging Wise words from the world's most enlightened thinkers Thought-provoking Zen teachings to help you see things in a new light

Say hello to 20 easy-to-love houseplants and goodbye to life's stresses as you learn to mindfully care for your plants, and yourself. Plant care is self-care. Spending time with nature reduces stress, anxiety and depression while boosting your immune system, reducing blood pressure, aiding sleep and improving concentration. Plants also remove toxins from the air and release fresh oxygen for us to breathe. Perfect for budding beginners and rooted in a journey of self-awareness, learn through mindful moments of watering, feeding and simply appreciating plants how to grow alongside your own leafy buddies. This feel-good book offers a unique insight into how plants enrich our physical, mental and spiritual well-being with: Care guides for 20 favourite houseplants Self-care rituals and meditations centred around your plants Plant care troubleshooting tips Projects for botanical crafts, aromatherapy and skincare Botanical drinks and eats Learn how not to kill your cactus, how to 'bloom where you're planted' and how to love yourself by loving your plants. Vibrant, lively, and no-nonsense, this is a unique guide to botanical empowerment!

'If you try to calm [the mind], it only makes it worse, but over time it does calm, and when it does, there's room to hear more subtle things that's when your intuition starts to blossom and you start to see things more clearly and be in the present more. Your mind just slows down, and you see a tremendous expanse in the moment. You see so much more than you could see before. It's a discipline, you have to practise it.' Steve Jobs

More and more of us are suffering from the stresses and strains of modern life. Mindfulness is an increasingly popular discipline that can not only help alleviate the symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression brought on by the pressures of our daily existence but can actually bring calm, joy and happiness into our lives. The practice has found champions in all walks of life from the Search Inside Yourself classes run by Google, to the importance Arianna Huffington puts on mindfulness in the workplace and the schools which are encouraging mindfulness to reduce exam stress.

In The Little Book of Mindfulness, Tiddy Rowan, herself a practitioner for over 30 years, has gathered together a seminal collection of over 150 techniques, tips, exercises, advice, meditations and further resources that will enable people at every level to follow the breath, still the mind and relax the body, whilst generating and boosting a feeling of well-being and contentment that will permeate every aspect of everyday life. The exercises in The Little Book of Mindfulness will lighten the mind and the spirit. The perfect little gift to bring lasting happiness and peace for friends and family.

Find calm 365 days of the year with this little book of tips and quotes. It'll transport you to a peaceful place, where you can focus on being present and reap the rewards of a more relaxed life. Staying calm is about how you deal with your emotions, and this little book is here to help you pinpoint what makes you stressed so you can stay in charge of your feelings. Within these pages are simple but effective tips on how to: Use breathing techniques and meditation to help you feel grounded Practise mindfulness to avoid catastrophizing Improve your health and well-being for a happier mind As well as its many practical ideas, 365 Days of Calm includes a range of insightful quotes, from Lao Tzu to Cara Delevingne, to help restore the peace in your day. Learning how to create calm in your life will boost your well-being, mental health and inner strength, helping you to become a happier and healthier person.

'Colour your way to inner peace.' Daily Express This isn't just a book; rather, it is a magical portal to many wondrous worlds. Within these pages you'll find tree-top castles, floating islands and fairytale villages, all waiting to be brought to life in your colours. Go on an adventure and let your imagination roam from world to world, discovering enchanted sea turtles, curious cats and lost song birds along the way. In this new colouring book, Johanna Basford lends her signature style of inky illustration to a series of brand new inkscapes and themes, all with a sprinkling of her much-loved botanicals. Get ready to discover a whole new world of colours.

With Meditate Yourself Happy, learn to choose the thoughts you pay attention to. Because by changing the way you think, you can change the way you feel and subsequently change your life. Meditation is not an unachievable state; this book will teach you how to harness its transformative power to heal your body and mind by reducing stress, controlling anxiety, promoting emotional health, enhancing self-awareness and improving your overall wellbeing. Through easy and accessible exercises that are organised by mood and range from 5-10 minutes, discover how small shifts can lead to big changes. So many people don't think they can meditate. They believe it is all about fighting off thoughts and emptying the mind completely. But certified hypnotherapist Fiona Lamb is here to tell them otherwise.

Qigong Small Circulation meditation has been known for centuries to not only promote health and longevity but also to open a path toward spiritual enlightenment. Small Circulation meditation is the practice of circulating energy within the human body through the two main pathways, the Conception, and the Governing vessels. This practice is considered a foundation of Internal Elixir Qigong and was a fundamental step of meditation training in ancient times. Practicing Small Circulation meditation will help you to Regulate the Qi circulating in your twelve primary Qi channels Make Qi abundant throughout your entire body Building upon a foundation of Embryonic Breathing practice, Small Circulation is the second stage of meditation training for health, longevity, and spiritual enlightenment through meditation. The third step is to practice Qigong Grand Circulation. Dr. Yang presents translation and analysis of many ancient Buddhist and Daoist documents and offers modern scientific explanations for learning and training safely. This double-edged approach will enable you to quickly achieve a high level of understanding. Qigong Small Circulation is organized into three parts Foundations: General Qigong concepts and meditation theory Meditation training procedures: Four refinements and five regulatings The practice of Small Circulation meditation This second edition includes pinyin tonal marks for pronunciation, modern Chinese fonts, and illustration enhancements.