THE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR NEW NETFLIX SERIES 'Reminds us that the mind is the greatest mystery in the universe' Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian, Books of the Year Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview? Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human mind. Diving deep into an extraordinary world - from shamans and magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains - and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of consciousness. 'A sweeping and often thrilling chronicle of the history of psychedelics, all interwoven with Pollan's adventures as a psychedelic novice. This is a serious work of history and science, but also one in which the author, under the influence of toad venom, becomes convinced he's giving birth to himself' Oliver Burkeman, Guardian 'A mind-altering book ... full of transformations' Richard Godwin, Evening Standard 'An irresistible blend of history, research and personal experience. In terms of the psychedelic wave, the book is the big kahuna, the Big Bang moment for a movement that is gathering force' John McKenna, Irish Times 'Entertaining and engrossing' Paul Laity, Financial Times 'Deeply absorbing, wise and beautifully written' Mick Brown, Literary Review 'An astounding book' Andrew Sullivan, New York Magazine

Inner peace is within your reach A busy mind is one of the hazards of modern-day life, and it can be a huge drain on your energy and well-being. But be assured: whether you find it difficult to keep unwanted thoughts at bay or you've just got a hundred and one things to think about, there are ways to relax and unwind that can be learned, practised and perfected. Filled with helpful tips, soothing statements and calming activities, How to Quieten Your Mind will put you back in the driving seat and help you to feel relaxed, more in control and at peace with yourself.

Following up on the successful Everything Is Wild and Free puzzle and stationery set comes a new group of paper products from Flow and the artist Valesca van Waveren. Taking as its inspiration a quote from Francis Hodgson Burnett, and translating it into stunning images that capture the magic we find in nature, particularly on a starlit night, Everything Is Made Out of Magic is a suite of pure delight. Lost in the digital rush is the old-fashioned, truly mindful pleasure of writing a real letter--on real stationery. The Everything Is Made Out of Magic Stationery Set features a pad of 48 lined sheets, 32 cut-and-fold envelopes, and 53 adhesive seals and labels. Just add a fountain pen.

Awaken your healing power with The Chakra Fix, a contemporary guide to finding your flow, unlocking positive energy and living a high-vibe life. The chakras are connecting, radiating cores that map out the energy within us, and our potential. Focusing on the seven major chakras, this book shows you how to locate, nurture and activate these untapped sources for optimal wellbeing in your daily life. Find out what each chakra represents, how these connect with the emotional, physical and spiritual self - and follow simple but effective exercises to transform the health of each. Designed to answer everyday anxieties and concerns, author Juliette Thornbury offers cleansing meditations, healing rituals and nourishing practices to aid each chakra and enhance your self-care. Start by tuning into the chakras to ascertain how you feel, then discover the cause and find your fix for any number of problems, from combating fatigue and alleviating stress to sparking creativity and finding self-compassion. MASTER THE ESSENTIALS: study the significance of the chakras and demystify associated symbols, crystals, plants, essential oils and colours; SPARK ENERGY AND INSPIRATION: reignite your creativity with an empowering meditation; FIND PROTECTION AND COMFORT: try a root chakra crystal grid to help you feel safe and secure; BOOST JOY AND SUCCESS: develop the self-confidence and willpower to achieve your goals with an abundance ritual; EXPLORE LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS: find compassion for yourself with a chest-opening yoga pose; IMPROVE COMMUNICATION: try a throat chakra herbal tea to master truthful communication and self-expression; DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHT: use an essential oil blend to enhance your psychic ability and encourage vivid dreams; SEEK GUIDANCE AND CONNECTION: try a crown chakra balancing bath when you are going through a major life shift. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced energy healer, The Chakra Fix offers you a renewed sense of self and harmonious energy to heal and flourish.

Author John Bruna's essential guide presents a holistic approach to genuine happiness. In contrast to stimulus driven pleasure, contentment comes from living a life of meaning that aligns with one's values. It identifies the common traps that people fall into looking for happiness that actually create stress, worries and fears, offering authentic mindfulness-based solutions to counteract them. THE WISDOM OF A MEANINGFUL LIFE provides readers with accessible wisdom and practical methods to cultivate deeper satisfaction and contentment deeper satisfaction in every day experiences. The real source of genuine happiness, in contrast to stimulus driven pleasure, is living a life of meaning that aligns with one's primary values. The increasing popularity of mindfulness has unfortunately produced a wide variety of teachings and programmes that water-down and misunderstand this important philosophy and approach to living. Mindfulness is often reduced to concentration exercises and a simplistic definition of being aware of the present moment. In nearly all secular presentations of mindfulness, it is taken out of the rich context of the Three Higher Trainings (ethics, concentration and wisdom) of Buddhism in which it was originally taught. The unique feature of this book is that it is able to maintain the substance of the entire teaching as a programme that accessible to people of all spiritual traditions or no spiritual tradition.

This is an easily accessible manual to learn meditation and incorporate spiritual principles into todays very busy world. Written in fresh, easily understandable and entertaining style, this personal guide to learn meditation offers a proven way towards becoming a happier, more peaceful, and spiritually practical person. Dr Pradhan Balter, has practiced meditation for 45 years and offered meditation programs in more than forty countries. This book will speak to anyone who is looking for effective tools to de-stress and to re-connect with ones inner source. The book guides the reader in creating an inner environment that will empower him or her to successfully cope with challenges of life. Unlike many learn to meditate titles, the reader will gain tools to incorporate spiritual principles into todays very busy world. The author, who is a chiropractor, restaurant owner, and computer graphics specialist, has taught meditation for 43 years. The book is based on the hundreds of lectures he has offered and reflects his interaction with spiritual seekers from around the world. It is of value to anyone at any level of spiritual seeking -- from the absolute beginner to the experienced meditator.

Drawing on cutting-edge neurophysiology and ancient awareness practices, a pioneering connection phenomenologist maps a medicine of the ancestral future. The landmark Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the largest epidemiological study of trauma ever done, suggests that more than two thirds of American adults are carrying trauma from early childhood adversity. Yet the study did not even conceptualize social trauma: the impacts of racism, sexism, and other forms of structural oppression, or ecological trauma: the trauma of being disconnected from the Living World. By this metric, almost all modern people are traumatized. Trauma activates the toxic stress response, which translates to a wide variety of stress-related adverse health outcomes later in life. It shapes how we feel in our bodies, our emotional landscape, and structures the thoughts we are able to think. It shapes how we see ourselves, how we interpret the world, and the behaviors available to us. For the two million years that humans have lived on earth, we have sought to nourish thriving in our children by creating a kind of developmental nest for them. For humans, this nest is of culture and its function is to connect us with three things: ourselves, one another, and the Living World. When this is done properly, the human nervous system becomes baselined in safety and connection, turning on the Connection System, the physiological fountain of wellbeing and resilience. Over the past 10,000 years, humans have deviated from this ancestral nest at an accelerating rate, which has intensified over the past 500 years. Most modern humans therefore do not feel safe, and are therefore not able to reside in the biology of wellbeing. Humans who are disconnected do not care for themselves, one another, or the Living World. In this pioneering volume, connection phenomenologist Gabriel Kram addresses two fundamental practical questions: how do we address the trauma and disconnection endemic to the modern world, and how do we turn on the Connection System? Marrying cutting-edge neurophysiology with awareness technologies from a wide variety of traditions and lineages, this book maps a novel approach to the creation of wellbeing informed by the most cutting-edge science, and the most ancient of awareness practices. It teaches over 300 restorative practices of wellbeing to connect with Self, Others, and the Living World. Learn practices for Assessing your defensive responses Down-shifting threat responses Turning on your Connection System Weaving Mindfulness into daily life Fine-tuning your senses Becoming more embodied Developing non-cognitive Ways of Knowing Building Healthier relationships Relating Across difference Connecting deeply with Nature Opening to creativity Using language restoratively For anyone who has faced a difficult childhood, grown up with a sense that there is something missing in the modern world, or yearns for deeper connection with Self, Others, or the Living World, this book provides a map to a (r)evolutionary approach to wellbeing so ancient it hasn't been invented yet.

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.

Includes an A-Z of mindfulness exercises.

Illustrated with the famous chakra drawings of theosophist Charles Leadbeater.

50+ Prompts and Exercises for the Mind and Body An easy way to cultivate mindful moments-anytime and anywhere: This engaging deck makes it easy to bring awareness, calm, and joy to everyday life. Each card includes an inspiring phrase on the front and a bite-size mindfulness exercise on the back. Users can draw one card to form an intention for the day, pull several for a more complex reading, or display around the home or office as inspiring mantras. * Featuring more than 50 accessible and enlightening practices (plus eight blank cards for personalization) * Cards are divided into four color-coded mindfulness categories: Rest & Balance, Insight & Awareness, Curiosity & Joy, and Kindness Those interested in beginning or nurturing a daily mindfulness and gratitude practice will love working with Mindfulness Cards. Filled with more than 50 prompts and exercises for the mind and body * An inspiring way to begin the day, a meditation practice, or reflection * Packaged in an eye-catching box with foil stamping that makes a wonderful gift

Created by award-winning artist, Nikki Strange, set your intentions at the beginning of this book and learn, over the course of one lunar cycle, how to use the energies of each moon phase to help you achieve your goals! With over 70 beautiful and meaningful activities, plus space for visual journaling, this is a uniquely interactive work-in guide to moon magic the modern mystic. Over the course of your journey, you will be: Drawing and writing Creating an altar Visualising your future Moon gazing Sanskrit chanting Moonlight planting Crystal tuning Writing your own affirmations Making a plan of action Clearing your headspace ... and much more With a constellation of practical prompts-including yogic exercises, folklore tales, lunar planting tips, and mindful ritual-discover how lunar connection can enlighten and enrich both your spiritual and physical life. If you like this book, you might also be interested in Conscious Dreamer . . .

From one of most prominent figures in the field of meditation comes a guidebook for how to use mindfulness to build our inner strength, find balance, and help create a better world. In today's fractured world, we're constantly flooded with breaking news that causes anger, grief, and pain. People are feeling more stressed out than ever, and in the face of this fear and anxiety they can feel so burnt out and overwhelmed that they end up frozen in their tracks and unable to do anything. In Real Change, Sharon Salzberg, a leading expert in lovingkindness meditation, shares sage advice and indispensable techniques to help free ourselves from these negative feelings and actions. She teaches us that meditation is not a replacement for action, but rather a way to practice generosity with ourselves and summon the courage to break through boundaries, reconnect to a movement that's bigger than ourselves, and have the energy to stay active. Consulting with veteran activists and social-change agents in a variety of fields, Salzberg collects and shares their wisdom and offers the best practical advice to foster transformation in both ourselves and in society. To help tame our inner landscape or chaos, Salzberg offers mindfulness practices that will help readers cultivate a sense of agency and stay engaged in the long-term struggle for social change. Whether you're resolving conflicts with a crotchety neighbor or combating global warming, Real Change will provide the fundamental principles and mindfulness practices to help guide you to the clarity and confidence to lift a foot and take the next step into a better world.

Use the abundant energy of the universe for optimal health and well-being. This extensively updated and revised version of Energy Sourcebook provides dozens of exercises and activities to help you engage with the energy inside and around you, not just study it. Jill Henry takes you on an in-depth exploration of meditation, feng shui, chakra work, and the five elements. You'll even learn how the energy of beliefs impacts your life. This book presents a wide variety of ways to use energy work for well-being and transformation. Determine your mind-body type with a polarity energy self-assessment. Discover how to use relaxation as a catalyst for positive change and apply universal laws to help resolve problems. From releasing energy blocks to balancing the energy of your environment, Well-Being is a highly effective resource for energy work.

Research shows that the stress points in children's daily lives are on the increase and can have a negative impact on their ability to learn, relate to others and to themselves. This practical resource: explains and demystifies relaxation, meditation and visualisation; provides an educational rationale backed up by case study material that shows the benefits of helping children to develop 'stillpoints' in order to neutralise stress, develop a stronger sense of 'self' and create 'optimum' learning states; includes a very practical and unique resource for use in the classroom or home. Based on sound educational, yogic and psychological philosophies, each of the 7 tracks has a specific theme and is only 5 minutes long: Track 1: Relaxation - 5/6 minutes (sitting in a chair); Track 2: Heart Meditation - 5/6 minutes (sitting in a chair); Track 3: Finding Peacefulness - 5/6 minutes (sitting in a chair); Track 4: Pack Up Your Troubles - 5/6 minutes (sitting in a chair); Track 5: Finding Silence - 5/6 minutes (sitting in a chair); Track 6: The Learning Tree - 5/6 minutes (sitting cross-legged); Track 7: The Learning Tree 2 - 5/6 minutes (lying down). The handbook provides the rationale for the 'why' and the downloadable resources provide the guidance and practical application on the 'how'.

Find beauty and happiness in nature and create beautiful drawings and prints with this stunning guide to the mindful art of drawing floral patterns. Drawing can be a powerful tool to combat anxiety, stress and depression. In From Petal to Pattern, New York-based pattern designer and illustrator Michelle Parascandolo teaches us how the act of drawing repeated floral shapes can connect us to nature, reminding us to look around ourselves and notice the world which surrounds us. With step-by-step guides to 20 intricate patterns for us to recreate at home, this gifty how-to book helps us explore the meditative practice of drawing through the creation of repeating flower patterns. From bouquets to blocks of densely-packed flowers, the botanical patterns in this book cover all styles, from folk art to tropical, and also offers tips for creating your own original designs. With mindful affirmations as well as flower facts and lore, this book combines creative self-expression with art-therapy principles and an appreciation of the natural world. Accessible for all artistic abilities, from total beginners to experienced artists, this book teaches us how to make these colourful and bright designs into attractive prints, so you can apply them to materials of your choosing to fill your home with beautiful blossoms!

Experience the soothing power of adult coloring with these intricate animal tangles created by New York Times bestselling illustrator and master of the abstract Zen style Angela Porter! Zentangle, a fun and relaxing art form that emerged in the last decade, is often referred to as a meditative practice. Its free-form style, abstract images, and repetitive patterns unite to form elaborate illustrations. This method has been said to increase mindfulness and aid in relaxation, while simultaneously expressing creativity-an ideal remedy for stress. Recently, the form has inevitably made its way into the adult coloring book world and has been helping colorists unwind ever since. Based loosely on the Zentangle method, Angela Porter's Zen Doodle Designs embraces this style in both the creation of the designs and the coloring of the finished illustrations-only the latter is up to you! Bestselling author and master Zen illustrator Angela Porter takes you on a relaxing journey with this beautiful collection. Featured are forty-nine soothing designs for you to color, each incorporating intricate florals, beautiful swirling and circular patterns, and other aesthetically pleasing, geometric shapes. The pages are perforated and printed on one side, making it simple for you to remove and display your finished works. So sit down, relax, and break out your colored pencil box along with Angela Porter's Zen Doodle Designs-it's the perfect way to have some fun and decompress!

Learn how to eliminate negativity and replace it with positive affirmations to give you the confidence to attain the wonderful, joy-filled life you deserve! YOU CAN DO IT. You can change your life for the better - and the best part is that you already have the tools within you to do so. When you change your thinking process through a method such as affirmations, then everything in your life will also change. Beloved spiritual teacher Louise Hay reveals how you affirm and create your life experiences with every word and thought. Your beliefs are merely habitual thinking patterns, and while many of them work very well for you, others may be limiting your ability to create the very things you say you want. You need to pay attention to your thoughts so that you can begin to eliminate the ones creating experiences that you don't want. As Louise discusses topics such as health, forgiveness, prosperity, creativity, relationships, job success and self-esteem, you'll see that there is no problem so big or small that it cannot be solved with love. By the end of this book, you'll be able to say "I can do it" with confidence, knowing that you're on your way to an incredible life! INCLUDES A FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE I CAN DO IT (R) AUDIOBOOK!

Many people are discovering in meditation a way to find peace of mind and a more centred focus on their true inner nature. This book is the second of the series of volumes where spiritual teacher Sri Chinmoy answers a very wide range of questions about meditation, including the meaning of different meditation experiences, how to make meditation practical and the intrinsic value of meditation.

A beautiful oracle deck of 44 African goddesses, spirits, queens and ancestors from many powerful peoples - reaching from the continent of Africa and throughout the diaspora. Although African spirituality is vast, most practices share foundational beliefs including ancestral veneration, reverence for elders and community, respecting natural phenomenon and the power to transmute obstacles. This stunning card deck is faithful to sacred truths and secrets passed down through oral tradition and will support you as a tool for divination, healing, awakening and personal development. 'From the moment that I received the sacred assignment to birth this deck, these magical folks would not leave me alone. I come from generations of intuitives and healers, so divine channelling is not new to me. But these oracle keepers were persistent! They "dreamed me," pursued me and guided me through this co-creation.' - Abiola Abrams, from the guidebook