Sitting Comfortably - Preparing The Mind And Body For Peaceful Meditation
Swami Saradananda
£15.99
Watkins Publishing
Whilst there are many books on meditation, Sitting Comfortably is the first book to actually address the physical aspects of meditation, presenting a range of physical and mental techniques to get you into an optimum meditative state. Beautifully illustrated and packed with practices, this book is for anyone in search of peace of mind who wants to experience the eternal ‘now’.
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Yoga For Motherhood
Naomi Annand
£22
Bloomsbury
Motherhood is the most important job in the world — but it’s also the most demanding. Using breath-led sequences and simple two-minute life hacks, this beautiful practical companion teaches you how to soothe rattled nervous systems, give yourself the much-needed downtime and uplift tired bodies whatever your age and whatever your experience.
Yoga On Prescription - The Yoga4Health Social Prescribing Protocol
Paul Fox & Heather Mason
£26.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Exploring the benefits of yoga on social prescription, this book details the 10- week Yoga4Health social prescribing programme developed by the Yoga In Healthcare Alliance. This evidence-based prevention programme targets NHS patients at risk of becoming chronically ill and supports them to bring about lifestyle change through a daily yoga practice.
The Little Book Of Zen - A Beginner’s Guide To The Art Of Zen
Astrid Carvel
£7.99
Summersdale
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 concept 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. Thought-provoking Zen teachings to help you see things in a new light.