Mindfulness for Women: Declutter your mind, simplify your life, find time to 'be' - Softcover

Burch, Vidyamala; Irvin, Claire

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0349408513 ISBN 13: 9780349408514

Publisher: Piatkus, 2016

Synopsis

Simple, effective exercises to reduce stress and renew your sense of contentment and joy

No matter who we are, or what stage of life we are at, we all long for similar things; to be happy, connected with others, in touch with a sense of calm and peace, vital, alive and joyful. And we long to be able to ride out the tough patches that hit all of us from time to time with some degree of grace and dignity.

The good news is that we can fulfil these longings at any time, in any place. They are only a moment away, a breath away. We can learn how to be comfortable with our body, know and understand our mind, and love our heart. It isn't difficult, long-winded or time-consuming. In doing so you'll feel happier in your own skin, less stressed, more confident, more capable and more at ease with yourself and life.

This is what Mindfulness for Women is about. It is a practical guide for busy women to coming home to yourself in each present moment. To finding the ledge behind the waterfall. To resting in the depths of the ocean rather than being tossed about by surface waves.

Mindfulness is a potent antidote to anxiety, stress, depression, exhaustion and irritability. It leads to a greater sense of contentment and can also reduce addictive and self-destructive behavioural patterns. This book will enable you to experience the benefits for yourself. It's not designed as a lengthy course but is solutions-based. It's fast - evidence shows that a little bit of mindfulness goes a long way. It's also bespoke - you can read all of it cover to cover, or simply dip in and out, depending on what you want to focus on. You can listen to whichever meditation track suits you at any given time and you can run tracks together if you want to meditate for longer periods. It's designed to suit your life and priorities now and well into the future.

About this title

About the Authors

Vidyamala Burch is the co-founder of the well-respected Breathworks organisation. She has taught meditation for over two decades as a member of the Triratna Buddhist Community.

Claire Irvin is a journalist and leading magazine editor. Latterly, she was Editor of SHE magazine, where she was responsible for a critically acclaimed relaunch. Prior to SHE, Irvin was Editor at Large of weekly glossy Grazia.

From the Back Cover

A unique guide for women who want to find a little breathing space in their frantic life

Multiple demands, too little time, the juggling act to do it all - and be it all - means that women are under unprecedented pressure. It's a 24/7 world that undermines the very things we all long for: to be happy, connected with others, vital, joyful, loving and in touch with a sense of calm and peace. It's little wonder that so many of us feel exhausted, anxious and overwhelmed.
The good news is that we can restore calm and happiness in our busy lives at any time and in any place. These qualities are only a moment away, a breath away. Mindfulness is a potent antidote to anxiety, stress, exhaustion and depression. It can also lead to a greater sense of contentment, and reduce addictive and self-destructive behaviours.
By following the simple practices at the heart of Mindfulness for Women you will feel happier in your own skin, less stressed, more confident, more capable and more at ease with yourself and life. And, best of all, evidence shows that a little mindfulness goes a long way, so you will begin to feel the difference after just a few sessions.





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Edition details

• Publisher: Piatkus
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0349408513
• ISBN 13: 9780349408514
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352