Embrace the power of ritual with simple yet "powerful" (Kim Chestney, author of Radical Intuition and founder of IntuitionLab) practices that slow us down to honor and mark the real moments in our lives--from the loss of a parent to the birth of a child, from grieving a pet to celebrating coming out of the closet. Life has many transitions: A baby is born. A child leaves for college. A marriage. A divorce. A death. We all experience moments of profound change, but what do we do to mark those moments? How do we become mindful of these events and imbue them with purpose and meaning? Could our lives be better, richer, and more resilient if we had more practical resources and rituals to honor, sanctify, and make sense of these transitions? Day Schildkret, artist and author behind the international Morning Altars movement, believes that what we need is ritual. Rituals are the rhythms and traditions that give us a sense of stability in the face of uncertainty by reminding us that there's always something we can do, say or make that conjures awe, contentment, and gratitude. They give us a way to acknowledge through our actions that, as life changes, we too must change. Offering ways to make these moments special and sacred, Hello, Goodbye teaches you to not fear uncertainty, but instead participate fully and creatively in life's inevitable changes, including: -Birth of a child -Moving and new homes -Divorce -Empty nesting -Retirement -Death anniversary -Health crises Containing over 75 hands-on ritual instructions, informed by hundreds of interviews, and filled with beautiful illustrations, inspirational story-telling, potent questions, and experienced wisdom, Hello, Goodbye is "certain to become a forever reference and treasured, faithful companion" (Kimbery Ann Johnson, author of Call of the Wild and The Fourth Trimester) for life's many milestones, perfect for those looking to find meaning in change and embrace the transformative thresholds of our lives. Hello, Goodbye is a "direct and moving" (Rabbi Jill Jammer, PhD, author of The Jewish Book of Days: A Companion for All Seasons) guide we all need to navigate life's uncertainties with grace, meaning, and intention, perfect for fans of Krista Tippet, Priya Parker, and Elena Brower.

From beloved yogi, teacher, and artist Elena Brower comes the writer's debut collection of poetry: a lyrical exploration of grief, self-compassion, and learning from the past to navigate life's challenges with grace. Softening Time is both autobiography and self-help, poetry and inspiration. Drawing on events in her own life, particularly her experiences as a mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Brower writes poignantly on themes of love, loss, healing, and rebirth. Punctuating her work with themed quotations from a wide variety of celebrated writers and thinkers, Brower guides the reader along an intimate journey of both deepening and "softening" self-awareness.

When the way forward seems uncertain, where can we turn for guidance we can trust? For yoga luminary, meditation teacher, and artist Elena Brower, the answer has always been close at hand. "Whenever I've needed direction, strength, or centering, I've so often turned to my own journals. Why? Because many of the answers we seek are found within ourselves." Now, for those compelled to the pen and page, Elena invites us to gather our own wisdom through writing, self-inquiry, and reflection. Practice You is a portable sacred sanctuary to record our flashes of insight, find our ground, create and clarify our goals, and bear witness to our own evolution. With more than 150 beautiful pages of questions, teachings, inspiring imagery, and plenty of space to write, draw, and reflect, this journaling adventure guides us into nine compelling portals to our highest ways of living.

A beautiful, step-by-step guide for bringing movement-based meditation into your yoga practice and your life. (website: brief marketing statement - 385/500 cwsm) Distilled from Elena Brower and Erica Jago's acclaimed workshops and training programs, Art of Attention has become an essential resource among instructors and students seeking to bring movement-based mindfulness into their practice. This beautiful illustrated book guides you through pose-by-pose practices, journaling, and luminary wisdom into the deeper experiences of yoga practice. (website: description area copy - no character length limit) Yoga begins with physical well-being. But it can also transport us-through meditation, self-awareness, and movement-into a lifelong exploration of presence, elegance, and deeper life purpose. With Art of Attention, Elena Brower and Erica Jago show us the way. Distilled from their acclaimed workshops and training programs, this multifaceted book can be used as: * A step-by-step workshop for merging movement-based mindfulness with traditional yoga * A "tool kit" of asanas, meditations, self-inquiry questions, and healing practices for creating your own daily spiritual practice * An uplifting source of visual beauty and wisdom teachings for inner reflection and elevation For students and teachers at every level, this one-of-a-kind resource takes us further into yoga-and the art of living-with clarity, creativity, wonder, and depth. Includes contributions from MC YOGI, Gabrielle Bernstein, Donna Karan, Gwyneth Paltrow, Christy Turlington Burns, and others inspired by Elena and Erica's work. (website: "Highlights" sidebar) Chapters: 1. Reduce Tension and Find Forgiveness (preface by MC YOGI) 2. Let Go of Blame (preface by Gabrielle Bernstein) 3. Breathe and Find Stillness (preface by Donna Karan) 4. Explore Your Highest Possibilities (preface by Gwyneth Paltrow) 5. Let Your Life Reflect Your Practice (preface by Christy Turlington Burns) (amazon/eloquence copy) "The wondrous images accompanying this invitation to practice set this book apart, conveying the beauty and adventure of contemporary yoga practice." --Kaitlin Quistgaard, former editor-in-chief, Yoga Journal "I've been inspired by Elena's commitment to bring us closer to our bodies and hearts, and this book accomplishes her objective beautifully. Art of Attention is an instructive, healing homage to the practice of yoga." --Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of Eleven-Eleven Wellness Center, New York City "Every once in a while a book arrives in this world that contains magic so profound it will transform you forever, it will wake you up, turn up the light on your soul, and provide an oasis of healing, rejuvenation, and restoration for you to return to over and over again. Art of Attention is such a book. It will carry you gently into a deep yoga practice, while enlivening your mind, opening your heart, and soothing your soul." --Mark Hyman, MD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Blood Sugar Solution "The beauty, wisdom, and guidance in Art of Attention will not only strengthen your yoga practice, it will lead you to a deeper knowing and acceptance of yourself." --Kris Carr, author of the New York Times bestseller Crazy Sexy Diet "Elena and Erica have taken us on a journey, an initiation, a soulful exploration of the embodiment of divine movement through yoga. This book is a beautiful expression of their attention to luminous detail and sacred practice, and now it is a gift for all of us. Thank you goddesses!" --Latham Thomas, founder of Mama Glow "Full of inspiration, creativity, and awareness, Art of Attention will sensitize and energize your cells from the inside out, and jolt you into finding new expressions and discoveries in your practice and your life." --Tara Stiles, bestselling author of Yoga Cures and Slim Calm Sexy Yoga "Can a book be a sanctuary? With Art of Attention, Erica and Elena have manifested an interactive portal to somatic consciousness, inner beauty, and self-reckoning. It stirs the heart, mind, and body to actively introvert and attend to the deepest layers of being." --Jill Miller, anatomy and movement specialist, creator of Yoga Tune Up (R)

Who are you? Why are you here? What gifts do you carry? Being You: A Journal takes you on an interactive journey of discovery, creative expression, and empowerment. Filled with prompts, thoughtful questions, lists, inspiring quotations, and beautiful art, this journal will help you embrace self-discovery, work through difficult feelings, and shape the life you want. A celebration of joys, possibilities, and potential, Being You also embraces the questions, anxieties, and complexities of life. You'll learn to own your experience and authentically define the changes you want to see in yourself and in the world. The latest from Elena Brower, author of the acclaimed Practice You, which has sold 100K copies since its publication in September 2017, Being You offers space for personal inquiry, reflection, and peace.

54 Portals to Explore, Illuminate, and Nurture Your True Self Sometimes it takes just one simple question, contemplation, or movement of the body to unlock the wisdom, strength, and creativity within us. That's the intention behind the Practice You Daily Awakening Deck. From celebrated teacher and author Elena Brower comes a powerful way to nurture yourself and find balance. Each card opens a new door, inviting you inward to reconnect and find inspiration within yourself. Intended to be used either as a complement to Brower's Practice You: A Journal or on its own, this luminous deck includes meditations, writing prompts, movement practices, prayers, and more. At home or on the move, these cards will awaken the intelligence of your best self. Includes 54 practice cards and 4 blank personal practice cards.