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• 101 Ways to Find Calm

  How to Use Your Body to Soothe Your Mind

  Ballagh, Rebekah

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  101 ways to find calm is a down to earth guide packed with simple tricks to ease stress and feel more balanced. From breathing exercises to gentle movements and tying in to your senses, it shows how small actions with your body can help quiet your…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hononga

  a Guide to a More Connected, Satisfying and Authentic Life

  Manu, Tracy

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  "Hononga" is a thoughtful guide that encourages readers to slow down and reconnect—with themselves, their communities, and the natural world. Drawing on Māori principles and practical rituals, the book offers gentle steps for creating balance and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Breath

  Wake Up to Life

  Rawat, Prem, 1957-

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  Prem Rawat’s “Breath: Wake Up to Life” reminds readers of the profound significance of something we often overlook—the breath. By focusing on breathing, the book teaches that mindfulness doesn’t require complex techniques—it begins with awareness…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Walk

  the Path to a More Mindful Life

  Radford, Sholto

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  What makes "Walk: The Path to a More Mindful Life" unique is its focus on walking as an accessible, everyday gateway to mindfulness rather than treating mindfulness as a formal or time-consuming practice. Sholto Radford blends practical exercises…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Unkind Mind

  the Neuroscience of Why Women Are So Hard on Themselves and How to Quiet Your Inner Critic for Good

  Holmberg, Betsy

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  Unkind Mind by Betsy Holmberg explains how the brain’s default mode network drives harsh self-criticism and offers science-based strategies to quiet that inner voice. By teaching readers to rewire thought patterns and embrace self-compassion, the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Life Hacks From the Buddha

  How to Be Calm and Content in a Chaotic World

  Fernando, Tony

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  Dr. Tony Fernando is an Auckland based academic, psychiatrist and sleep specialist who was also ordained as a Buddhist monk. He has brought that experience and expertise to his first book, where he provides clear and practical suggestions to calm…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Didn't Do the Thing Today

  Dore, Madeleine

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  Freelance writer Madeleine Doer explores how to embrace the joyful messiness and unpredictability of life by taking productivity off its pedestal, dismantling comparison to others, and adjusting the unrealistic expectations of what can be done in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• You Are Here

  Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment

  Nhá̂t Hạnh, Thích, 1926-2022

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  Widely regarded Zen teacher Thich Nhat Hanh shares a collection of simple, warm and accessible practices to help cultivate mindful presence in everyday life. Here he gently explores sensations of the breath, body and natural world to compassionately…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wherever You Go, There You Are

  Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life : a Guide to Your Place in the Universe and An Inquiry Into Who and What You Are

  Kabat-Zinn, Jon

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  In this book, Jon Kabat-Zinn maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life. It speaks to both those coming to meditation for the first time and to longtime practitioners, anyone with an interest in reclaiming the present…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Take a Breath

  Reduce Stress and Improve Performance by Breathing Well

  Clifton-Smith, Tania

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  Physiotherapist and breathing dysfunction specialist Tania Clifton-Smith offers tips and recipes to breathe well for reducing stress and anxiety, better sleep, clearer thinking, a tip-top immune system and Covid recovery. A comprehensive and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Power of Now

  a Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

  Tolle, Eckhart, 1948-

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  Eckhart Tolle is a new age spiritual teacher with a knack for making spiritual and philosophical concepts easy to understand and implement. Over two million copies of this inspiring book have been sold since its release in the 1990's, and it comes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wawata

  Moon Dreaming : Daily Wisdom Guided by Hina, the Māori Moon

  Elder, Hinemoa, 1966-

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  Māori psychiatrist Dr Hinemoa Elder invites her readers to connect with Hina, the moon, in "Wawata". Dr Elder offers anecdote and humour as well as advice as she maps a journey through the Māori lunar calendar in a wellbeing guide described as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

  the Astonishing Science Behind How Everyday Hobbies Help You Relax, Work More Efficiently and Lead a Healthier Life

  Rodski, Stan

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  For those who want to know the facts and science behind mindfulness. A cognitive neuroscientist explains this in simple terms, while discussing the benefits and giving guidance on how to practise it.

• Finding Calm

  Managing Fear and Anxiety in An Uncertain World

  Johal, S. S. (Sarbjit S.)

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  Experienced clinical psychologist Sarb Johal has assisted successive New Zealand Governments respond to earthquakes and Covid-19. In "Finding Calm" he offers tips and strategies to help us all maintain our equilibrium in a Covid world.

• Your Guide to Forest Bathing

  Experience the Healing Power of Nature

  Clifford, M. Amos, 1954-

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  This is a highly rated guide to the traditional Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, often translated as 'forest bathing', or mindfulness in a natural setting. As one critic said it is “a beautiful and inspiring guide inviting us to seek out the trees and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mindwandering

  How It Can Improve Your Mood and Boost Your Creativity

  Bar, Moshe (Neuroscientist)

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  Moshe Bar was initially sceptical about the value of meditation, but the neuroscientist gave it a go and was won over by the benefits of mind wandering. He analyses the pros and cons of letting your mind drift and offers advice on how to best…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Moving Meditation: Yoga, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong

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  Mindfulness is part of the several ancient eastern ancient practices and this streaming video on Kanopy will introduce you to both Chinese and Indian traditions.

• Mindful

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  This magazine is produced by Mindful Communications, a Public Benefit Corporation, which dedicates itself to “being a voice for the emerging mindfulness community”. An excellent source of news, inspiration and ideas to help you live mindfully. You…Read moreRead more of this annotation