Download or read book The Art and Practice of Relaxation written by Ian C. A. Martin and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 1977 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art of Meditation written by Matthieu Ricard and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done and what it can achieve. In this authoritative and inspiring book, he sets out to answer these questions. Matthieu Ricard shows that practising meditation can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. He talks us through its theory, spirituality and practical aspects of deep contemplation and illustrates each stage of his teaching with examples. Through his experience as a monk, his close reading of sacred texts and his deep knowledge of the Buddhist masters, Matthieu Ricard reveals the significant benefits that meditation - based on selfless love and compassion - can bring to each of us
Download or read book Learn to Relax written by Mike George and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 1998-05 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all need to relax. If only it were as easy as it sounds! Now, with this beautifully illustrated and practical volume, anyone can learn to let go. Offering almost 30 ingenious and easy-to-do exercises tailor-made for busy people, plus original illustrations to aid visualization and a friendly text that's low on jargon, Learn to Relax presents effective ways to ease tension at work, at home, or on the road. Stress counselor Mike George suggests simple techniques for breathing, massage, anxiety control, time management, sleep enrichment, detachment, and meditation, all designed to calm the mind. Drawn from both Eastern and Western traditions, this book's easy yet highly effective strategies reveal how we can put problems in perspective, deepen self-awareness, and celebrate the positive in life. Practical and inspirational in the style of Teach Yourself to Dream, Learn to Relax is the only accessible illustrated relaxation book on the market -- and an indispensable guide for anyone who wants to rediscover the essential art of relaxation.
Download or read book Be Yourself The Art of Relaxation written by Israel Regardie and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on his work as a chiropractor and psychotherapist Regardie saw the devastating effects that tension and stress had on his patients minds and bodies. He shares his extensive knowledge about the body/mind in this work, and helps the reader to reconnect the body with the mind as he/she learns to relax and harmonize these "two" seeming warring entities."Be yourself!" When you relax you are more nearly yourself than at any other time. You will come to realize what you are and what your innate abilities are. By means of the imagination utilized during this state of quiet, you will learn how to make them explicit and how to make them manifest themselves." -Israel Regardie
Download or read book Hand Lettering for Relaxation written by Amy Latta and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fun & Inspiring Introduction to the Art of Hand Lettering Hand Lettering for Relaxation is the perfect way to cultivate calmness and joy while creating beautiful works of art. While hand lettering can look intimidating, artist and blogger Amy Latta has a friendly and down-to-earth approach that will give you the confidence to draw impressive designs with ease. Learn how to create a lovely brush-lettered look with easy, no-fail faux calligraphy. Then add pretty embellishments such as vines, roses, banners, ribbons, swirls and feathers that take your designs to the next level. You’ll also get a beginner’s guide to real brush lettering, plus fun print fonts and ways to highlight, shadow or emboss your words. With 46 unique workshops, each with a featured motivational design, you will gain enough proficiency to proudly share your lettered art on social media, make personalized gifts and even decorate your home. In this interactive workbook, doodling on the high-quality art paper is highly encouraged! Use it to letter the featured design with the new technique you learned, create your own design or simply enjoy some meditative practice. No matter how you use it, this book is sure to help you relax, enjoy your creative journey and make your life more beautiful wherever you are. Keep the relaxation flowing with these other books in Amy Latta's bestselling hand lettering workbook series: - Hand Lettering for Laughter - Hand Lettering for Faith - Express Yourself: A Hand Lettering Workbook for Kids
Download or read book Total Relaxation written by John Harvey and published by Kodansha America. This book was released on 1998 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. John Harvey, a noted psychologist, has drawn on years of experience treating patients worn out by stress to organize a selection of relaxation techniques into five different categories: muscular, autonomic, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Includes a 60-minute CD containing guided relaxation practices. 40 illustrations.
Download or read book Fully Present written by Susan L. Smalley and published by Hachette Go. This book was released on 2022-12-27 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Excellent. Fully Present offers one of the clearest introductions to mindfulness in the field.” —Library Journal Mindfulness has attracted ever‑growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners, who have come to the discipline from both within and outside the Buddhist tradition. In Fully Present, leading mindfulness researchers and educators Dr. Sue Smalley and Diana Winston provide an all‑in‑one guide for anyone interested in bringing mindfulness to daily life as a means of enhancing well‑being. This new edition, how with a new afterword, provides both a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and the body as well as practical guidance to develop both a practice and mindfulness in daily living, not only through meditation but also during daily experiences. Now, you can wait in line at the supermarket, exercise, or face difficult news with calm and mental fortitude. Ditch the absent-minded lifestyle and begin bringing your full self and your full mind everywhere. With research studies, personal accounts, and practical applications, Fully Present highlights how things like simply breathing, listening, and walking can change your perspective--and your life.
Download or read book The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation written by Richard Shankman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation offers a practical guide to building a strong meditation practice by unifying mindfulness, concentration, and insight into a single, integrated approach. Mindfulness and insight—clearly knowing what is happening in one’s present moment experience—and concentration—the ability of the mind to remain steady and undistracted—are foundational elements of meditation, yet people are often confused about how these aspects of the practice fit together. Should they be doing insight meditation or concentration practices? How does concentration fit into insight meditation? To help, The Art and Skill of Buddhist Meditation offers specific guidance for cultivating both insight and concentration in meditation. This book will be of interest to both beginning and experienced meditation practitioners who wish to familiarize themselves with, deepen their understanding of, and increase their practical skills in mindfulness, concentration, and insight meditation. New meditators who want hands-on skills they can easily put into practice will find the step-by-step instructions accessible and easy to understand. Experienced practitioners will find a complete and useful guide for deepening insight and cultivating the deeper stages of concentration known as jhana. This book also discusses the most common experiences that can arise as the meditation process unfolds, and will help you find the approaches and techniques that work best for you.
Download or read book Relaxation For Dummies written by Shamash Alidina and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-03-19 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New ways to embrace relaxation every day! Relaxation For Dummies provides a straightforward guide to understanding the importance of relaxation in our readers' day-to-day lives. Covering a variety of simple relaxation techniques, including meditation, breathing techniques, hypnotherapy, guided imagery and yoga, this book shows readers how to use physical and emotional relaxation to combat a range of issues including stress, anxiety, phobias and fears. The book is accompanied by an audio CD that provides accompanying relaxation exercises for readers to follow. Relaxation For Dummies: Shows readers how to understand the meaning of relaxation Provides relaxation strategies to help you take it easy Teaches the benefits of healthy breathing Allows the reader to harness the powers of Yoga and Tai Chi to increase well-being Note: CD files are available to download when buying the e-Book version
Download or read book Art of Mindful Relaxation written by Ed Shapiro and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This expert guide takes a radically different approach to coping with stress. Its in-depth method of achieving relaxation leads to a natural state of ease, helping readers to unlock their true potential.
Download or read book The Fine Arts of Relaxation Concentration and Meditation written by Joel Levey and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2005-06-10 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joel and Michelle Levey have taught thousands of people around the globe to live in greater harmony and balance. Field-tested and refined over many years, the Leveys' unique approach to stress-mastery and personal development offers step-by-step guidance for developing personal strengths, enhancing the quality of life, and making a real contribution to the world. The Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration and Meditation offers a treasury of their most useful teachings: Waking up throughout the day--finding your meditation practice and sticking to it. Balancing breath, brain, and mind-mastering stress--enhancing performance in every arena of your life. Creative intelligence--the dynamic synergy of active and quiet mind skills. Mastery, mystery, and meditation--awakening to your true nature. Inspired Work--relaxation, concentration, and meditation on the job. A vital blend of profoundly practical skills, advice, instruction, and encouragement makes Fine Arts a complete course for awakening more fully to your highest potentials in each moment of your life.
Download or read book The Art of Letting Go written by Dr. Richard Brown and published by Mike Richard. This book was released on 2023-02-18 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter 1: Understanding the Importance of Relaxation The negative effects of chronic stress on the body and mind The benefits of relaxation for overall health and well-being Chapter 2: Mindful Breathing The basics of mindful breathing How to use breathing to calm the body and mind Simple breathing exercises to practice Chapter 3: Progressive Muscle Relaxation The basics of progressive muscle relaxation How to use this technique to release tension in the body Step-by-step instructions for practicing progressive muscle relaxation Chapter 4: Visualization and Guided Imagery The basics of visualization and guided imagery How to use these techniques to relax the mind and body Simple visualizations and guided imagery exercises to practice Chapter 5: Yoga and Stretching The benefits of yoga and stretching for relaxation Basic yoga poses and stretches for relaxation Tips for incorporating yoga and stretching into your daily routine Chapter 6: Massage and Bodywork The benefits of massage and bodywork for relaxation Different types of massage and bodywork to consider Tips for finding a qualified massage therapist or bodyworker Chapter 7: Mindfulness and Meditation The basics of mindfulness and meditation How to use these practices to calm the mind and body Simple mindfulness and meditation exercises to practice Chapter 8: Creating a Relaxation Practice Tips for creating a daily relaxation practice How to incorporate different relaxation techniques into your routine Ways to stay motivated and committed to your relaxation practice Chapter 9: Relaxation in Everyday Life Tips for bringing relaxation into your everyday life Strategies for managing stress and staying calm in difficult situations How to make relaxation a habit and part of your overall lifestyle Chapter 10: Advanced Techniques for Deep Relaxation Advanced techniques for deep relaxation, including hypnosis and biofeedback How to use these techniques safely and effectively Tips for finding qualified professionals to guide you through these techniques Conclusion: The Importance of Relaxation A reminder of the importance of relaxation for overall health and well-being Encouragement to make relaxation a priority in your life Final tips and strategies for maintaining a regular relaxation practice.
Download or read book The Miracle of Mindfulness written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2016-10-25 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new gift edition of the classic guide to meditation and mindfulness, featuring archival photography and beautiful calligraphy by Thich Nhat Hanh The Miracle of Mindfulness is a classic guide to meditation that has introduced generations of readers to the life-changing beauty of mindful awareness. Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh offers gentle anecdotes and practical exercise as a means of learning the skills of mindfulness. From washing the dishes to answering the phone to peeling an orange, he reminds us that each moment holds within it an opportunity to work toward greater self-understanding and peacefulness. This gift edition features Thich Nhat Hanh’s inspiring calligraphy, photographs from his travels around the world, and a revised afterword.
Download or read book The Art of Peace and Relaxation Workbook written by Brian Luke Seaward and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08-05 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This workbook contains over 130 exercises in the form of surveys, questionnaires, inventories, and journal entries, to help students make some or all of these stress-reducing skills part of their daily routine, and achieve balance. Available in print and electronically as an Express PDF.
Download or read book How to Relax written by Thich Nhat Hanh and published by Parallax Press. This book was released on 2015-09-18 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh shares relaxing meditations and mindfulness techniques in this pocket-sized guide about the importance of taking the time to stop, relax, and recharge. How to Relax is part of The Mindfulness Essentials series of how-to titles by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, introducing beginners and reminding seasoned practitioners of the essentials of mindfulness practice. Pocket-sized, with original two color illustrations by celebrated artist Jason DeAntonis, How to Relax shows how critical it is to regularly interrupt the hub-bub and routine of our lives to stop, relax mindfully, and recharge. Thich Nhat Hanh says that when we relax, we “become calm water, and we will reflect reality as it is. If we’re not calm, the image we reflect will be distorted. When the image is distorted by our minds, it’s not the reality, and it causes lots of suffering.” Relaxation is essential for accessing the tranquility and joy that lead to increased personal well-being. With sections on healing, relief from nonstop thinking, transforming unpleasant sounds, solitude, being peace, and more, How to Relax includes meditations you can do to help you achieve the benefits of relaxation no matter where you are. Scientific studies indicate that meditation contributes tremendously to well-being, general health, and longevity. How to Relax is a unique gift for those who want a simple guide to achieving deep relaxation, controlling stress, and renewing mental freshness and clarity, appropriate for those practicing in any spiritual tradition, whether seasoned practitioners or new to meditations.
Download or read book Essentials of Managing Stress written by Brian Luke Seaward and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of Essentials of Managing Stress teaches readers practical skills and techniques on how to best handle daily stressors and empowers them with the tools needed to live a balanced life. The Fourth Edition is a highly accessible and student-friendly text that is designed to promote personal growth along with content retention. Students are guided through a series of more than 80 exercises and questionnaires that encourage them to adopt effective stress management practices into their personal health behaviors. A new chapter on Ecotherapy rounds out the text and provides insight into the healing powers of nature.
Download or read book Beyond the Relaxation Response written by Herbert Benson MD and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical stress-reduction program that uses meditation and spirituality to help you relieve headaches, lower blood pressure, fight insomnia, and decrease anxiety. "Workable and tested solutions for liberating the mind and body from tension, despair, and panic that predispose the human organism to disease." —Norman Cousins, author of Anatomy of an Illness In just minutes a day, you can easily master the techniques that have helped millions conquer or alleviate stress. Employing neither drugs nor doctors, Dr. Herbert Benson’s program is considered by many to be the most beneficial step forward in personal health and well-being in our time. Using what Dr. Benson calls the Faith Factor—a combination of meditation and religious or philosophical convictions—you can: • Reduce overall stress • Relieve headaches, backaches, and chest pains • Lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels • Fight insomnia • Decrease anxiety • Achieve greater inner peace and emotional balance
