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How to Relax

By Thich Nhat Hanh

By Thich Nhat Hanh

By Thich Nhat Hanh
Illustrated by Jason DeAntonis

By Thich Nhat Hanh
Illustrated by Jason DeAntonis

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    About How to Relax

    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.” Relaxation is essential for accessing the tranquility and joy that lead to increased personal well-being. With sections on healing, relief from nonstop thinking, 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.

    Scientific studies indicate that meditation contributes tremendously to well-being, general health, and longevity. How to Relax is 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.

    About How to Relax

    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.” Relaxation is essential for accessing the tranquility and joy that lead to increased personal well-being. With sections on healing, relief from nonstop thinking, 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.

    Scientific studies indicate that meditation contributes tremendously to well-being, general health, and longevity. How to Relax is 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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    Category: Inspiration & Motivation | Personal Growth | Philosophy | Religion

    Paperback | $9.95
    Published by Parallax Press
    Sep 18, 2015 | 120 Pages | 4 x 6 | ISBN 9781941529089

    Category: Inspiration & Motivation | Personal Growth | Philosophy | Religion

    Ebook | $6.99
    Published by Parallax Press
    Sep 18, 2015 | 120 Pages | ISBN 9781941529096

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    Praise

    The Mindfulness Essentials have appeared on each of the Regional Independent Bookstore Trade Association bestseller lists in 2015: 
    GLIBA Great Lakes 
    MIBA Midwest 
    MPIBA Mountains and Plains 
    NAIBA New Atlantic 
    NCIBA Northern California 
    NEIBA New England 
    PNBA Pacific Northwest 
    SCIBA Southern California 
    SIBA the South 
    as well as the NPR Bestseller list, the San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller list, the Boston Globe Bestseller list, the LA Times Bestseller List and the extended New York Times Bestseller List. They’ve been featured in Brain Pickings and the Utne Reader.com among many other websites.

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