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Our strength lies in being soft like water. This book is about the
power we gain by connecting to water. It’s about how we can
restore our relationship with the world's different bodies of
water, and by doing so, restore both the water and ourselves. By
sharing Easkey's own experiences as surfer and marine scientist, as
well as those of many of her mentors who are at the forefront of
water protection and activism around the world, it guides readers
into reimagining the spirituality of water and restoring our innate
connection with this lifeblood of the planet. The book also
provides the reader with water-inspired strategies to restore calm,
reduce stress and soothe anxiety. These range from simple breathing
and visualization exercises to undertaking a journey from a water
source to the ocean in order to forge a deep connection with the
water. The emphasis is as much on the benefit to water as it is to
the individual, and on creating a culture of reciprocity and care.
By regaining this lost connection with water, we learn to develop
an empathic connection with the force of all life and in the
process restore our own hearts and minds.
This is an incredibly inspiring exploration of the sea's role in
the wellness of people and the planet, beautifully written by
Easkey Britton - surfer, scientist and social activist. She offers
a powerful female perspective on the sea and surfing, explaining
what it's like to be a woman in a man's world and how she promoted
the sport to women in Iran, surfing while wearing a hijab. She
speaks of the undiscussed taboo around entering the water while
menstruating - and of how she has come to celebrate her own bodily
cycles. She has developed her own approach to surfing, which
instead of seeking to dominate the waves, works in tune with the
natural cycles of her body, the moon and the seasons. In a society
that rewards busyness, she believes that understanding the
influence of cycles becomes even more important - and we all have
them, men and women. For Easkey, the sea is a source of mental and
physical wellbeing. She explores the mental toughness needed in
big-wave surfing, and presents surfing as an embodied mindfulness
practice in which we can find flow and connect with the movement of
the waves. She stresses the need to recognize the ocean as our most
powerful ally when addressing our greatest global challenge: the
climate crisis. Above all, Easkey's relationship to the sea has
taught her about the need to meet life and evolve with it, rather
than seeking to control it. By such wisdom our planet might just
survive and thrive.
A beautifully presented, practical gift guide for all surf seekers.
Explained with fascinating, easy-to-understand commentary from surfer
and scientist Easkey Britton, each guide helps you soak up maximum
vitamin sea. The book is divided into six main sections – each filled
with exercises, ideas and fun facts to help you reconnect with your
oceanic roots and create special moments by the sea…
Reading the Sea – watch waves, move with the tides, understand rips and
currents, getting to know the sea and your limits.
What the Sea Does for Us – appreciate the food, feel-good factors, and
even medicines that the sea has to offer. Plus learn about its
fundamental role in climate control.
We are Ocean – explore the multi-sensory environment the sea has to
offer. The Power of the Sea to Heal – from seaweed and ocean plasma to
social change and ocean therapy.
The Sea is Calling – try your hand at beach combing, wave play,
rockpooling, bird watching, searching for jellyfish and bioluminescence
and swimming in the sea.
Things to Do for the Sea – with guides to beach clean-ups, sustainable
foraging, restoring coastal habitats and inclusion and diversity ideas
to make the sea accessible to all, you’ll have everything you need to
be the hero our seas need. Taking an inclusive global outlook on the
subject, and complemented by Maria Nilsson’s captivating drawings, this
timely book will show you the benefits of doing things by and for the
sea – and how those benefits can spill over into your daily life.
- The ‘Blue Planet Effect’ has created a new era of
environmentalism and a sea change in our attitudes towards ocean
health. This timely book is the perfect gift for anyone interested in
ocean conservation, mindfulness and our connection to the sea.
Perfectly times for staycation activities, with things to do along any
coastline.
- As surfing is now an official Olympic sport, the book is
perfectly timed to complement interest and publicity surrounding the
sport, with a champion surfer author.
- Suitable for all ages, with 50 fascinating and
easy-to-understand guides – each complemented by smart illustrations.
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