This is a great book which gives you the inspiration to go through your pregnancy & birth with a mindful approach As well as advice it also has meditative exercises & insights A great helpful book for mothers-to-be
- Catherine Balavage (Frost Magazine) Focusing on the entire journey; from pregnancy through to early parenthood this guide to living mindfully for expectant mothers helps prepare you for birth & improve your wellbeing with the ancient practice of mindfulness When we talk about making something it usually refers to creating manipulating or forming a material In pregnancy our bodies are wrapped up in doing all of these things at once & on a grand scale But in the act of making space in ourselves through mindfulness none of these things apply In Mindful Pregnancy & Birth we engage in an act of "not doing" Of not changing but of simply "being" in the experience of ourselves Pregnancy is a phase in which to reconcile what has been with what will become It is a process a time of change & even more so for a first-time mother It is a recognition of our dreams for the future being in transit in gestation in the making
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This is a book clearly written by an educator who knows mindfulness in schools from the inside The strongest evidence for this is that Hawkins never gets carried away He recognises that mindfulness is not a panacea that to implement it successfully in schools is a slow & steady process & that above all it must begin with the teachers themselves But Hawkins also recognises how transformative mindfulness can be having experienced it so profoundly himself as an educator in many different contexts His anecdotes give it plenty of colour (my favourite is Billy & the Mosquito') whilst the practical guidance
- Chapter 7 on implementation for example
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- Richard Burnett Co-founder & Director Mindfulness in Schools Project (Mi SP) Former school teacher turned mindfulness consultant Kevin Hawkins truly understands the joys of teaching & the desire to make a real difference in the lives of students as well as the challenges & risks of burnout that most teachers experience on a daily basis With this guide to mindful practice teachers new & experienced can learn how to use mindfulness in their own professional & personal lives as well as how to incorporate it in their teaching to support student wellbeing Combining theory with practice & illustrated with real life stories this guide will show readers what mindfulness isthe research & scientific evidence behind ithow changing the way you approach situations can transform the way you feelhow to manage stress & look after yourselfhow teaching mindfully can help your studentswhat mindfulness can do for the culture in your school Packed full of DIY exercises activities to use in the classroom & links to resources & further reading this inspiring book will support experienced & new teachers to maintain a healthy work-life balance & thrive as a teaching professional FOR EVEN MORE FROM KEVINTake a look at A Little Guide to Mindfulness
- a free e Book we created with Kevin for teachers & trainees & don't miss out on his two must-read blogs How Well Are We? An Education System Under Stress & Exam timetake a breath! Effective Affective Skills in Action



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Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists presents a series of focused meditations on why & how cycling can be a powerful practice of mindful awareness 160 pages Moore Nick ...

Mindful Thoughts for Gardeners sows a series of meditations about tending the Earth Embracing gardening as a spiritually enriching activity lovingly reconnects us to nature everyday 160 pages full colour throughout Danaan Clea ...

Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness & lift our souls 160 pages 25 color illustrations Wardley Tessa ...

Wendy Ann Greenhalgh explores how drawing creates a deeper connection with ourselves & the world around us & is as natural to us as breathing Through mindful creative exercises & personal anecdote she reveals how artists can rediscover the playful pleasure of drawing & doodlers can experience wellbeing through mark making With fresh materials of perception flow & instinct an insightful author shares how we can all experience the mindful joys of drawing ...

The benefits of mindfulness include better performance heightened creativity deeper self-awareness & increased charisma --not to mention greater peace of mind This book gives you practical steps for building a sense of presence into your daily work routine It also explains the science behind mindfulness & why it works & gives clear-eyed warnings about the pitfalls of the fad This volume

Includes:: the work of; Daniel Goleman Ellen Langer Susan David Christina Congleton How to be human at work HBR's Emotional Intelligence Series features smart essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives practical advice for managing difficult people & situations & inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work Uplifting & practical these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master

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' Everything about this book is exquisite I wholeheartedly recommend it' Mark Williams Mindfulness Is a uniquely beautiful work Illustrated in full colour throughout this bestselling book draws upon art as a source of inspiration Expert practitioner Christophe Andre invites us to consider paintings while practising mindfulness techniques With stunning simplicity & clarity he sets out 25 lessons that could change your life
- from understanding what it means to live mindfully to useful tips for everyday situations Mindfulness offers an enduring source of quiet contemplation enabling us to still our minds & become calmly aware of the present moment From acceptance to freedom from happiness to love Mindfulness shows us how to approach our lives as living works of art
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THE LIFE-CHANGING BESTSELLERLife can be relentless frantic & exhausting
- but it doesn't have to be this way Authoritative beautifully
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May I be safe & protected May I be at peace in mind & body May I live with ease & kindness (Kindness practice p 120) We can all engage with such longings
- & wish these good things for the people we love Mindfulness practice is hugely popular these days! But what Tim Stead asks does it have to offer Christianity? How might it help us to transform the way we manage stress & open up more completely to the promised 'life in all its fullness'? Key is the definition of mindfulness as being more fully aware of our own experience in the present moment in a non-judgmental way The author finds that 'distractions' so often the bane of those trying to pray can be taken note of without our being caught up in or taken over by them A non-judgemental approach seems entirely consistent with talk of grace & as Christians we know we can only ever experience God in the present moment Tim reflects' If I feel loved entirely without judgment I will gradually dare to allow every aspect of myself to come into the light of God's gaze & so into relationship with the rest of myself
- & this is how healing comes'

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