How to relax

How to relax

Nĥát Hạnh

Book - 2015

"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 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." With sections on healing, relief from nonstop t...hinking, 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. It's 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. With fifteen two color drawings by celebrated artist Jason DeAntonis. "--

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Subjects
Stress management.
Stress (Psychology)
Relaxation.
Published
Berkeley, California : Parallax Press [2015]
Language
English
Main Author
Nĥát Hạnh (author)
Physical Description
116 pages : illustrations ; 16 cm
ISBN
9781941529089
  • Notes on relaxing
  • Meditations for resting and relaxing.
Review by Library Journal Review

Featuring occasional line drawings of people at rest, trees, animals, and more in a soothing purple tone, well-known Vietnamese Buddhist monk and author Hanh's little guide to surviving modern life is practical and welcome. Published by the not-for-profit press the author founded, the book presents gentle advice in two parts: "Notes on Relaxing," which reminds readers that rest is necessary and natural, and "Meditations for Resting and Relaxing," which offers instructions and poems for achieving tranquility. Throughout, Hanh delivers simple, kind words of wisdom that will work as well for children as for adults; his meditations don't require any equipment or special location to complete, and they are short, making them ideal for modern worriers. VERDICT A wonderful addition to spirituality shelves.-Henrietta Verma, Library Journal © Copyright 2015. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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AWARENESS OF BREATHING Your breathing is a stable, solid ground where you can take refuge. No matter what thoughts, emotions, and perceptions are going on inside you, your breath is always there, like a faith¬ful friend. Whenever you're carried away by thinking, overwhelmed by strong emotions, or feeling restless and dispersed, return to your breathing. Bring body and mind together and anchor your mind. Become aware of the air coming in and going out of your body. With awareness of the breath, our breathing natu¬rally becomes light, calm, and peaceful. At any time of the day or night, whether you're walk¬ing, driving, working in the garden, or sitting at the computer, you can return to the peaceful refuge of your own breath. Excerpted from How to Relax by Thich Nhat Hanh All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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