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Sleeping well is an essential part of a healthy life, and trying to solve our sleeping problems is crucial to everyday functioning. Usually, a regular human being should take 10 to 20 minutes to fall asleep once they get in bed, but sometimes we have difficulties switching our brains off, because of worries, anxiety, stress, or even conditions like insomnia, and falling asleep becomes a nightmare itself.

Guided meditations and affirmations in this audiobook will help you soothe away worry and tension and give you the tools you need to create anxiety help, stress relief, and deep calm to your body and mind whenever you need it. Throughout this audiobook, you will be guided from start to finish. We will begin with your current state of stress and bring you to a relaxed state of calm awareness, where you will be able to push all of the troubles of the day from into the distance and find peace within the inner solitude and relaxing soundtrack.

Exercise remains accessible at any age. It's all a matter of recognizing your limits and abilities—and working with them, rather than against them. Chair yoga provides the perfect opportunity to get moving while limiting the risk of injury and improving flexibility. Going beyond the physical movements, this guide addresses the importance of all aspects of wellness with tips and tricks for making the most of the resources you have available to you.

Shares a series of simple, practical, and profound conscious breathing, movement, and meditation exercises that help you bypass the ego-centered mind, open your heart, and live in the present moment Developed through the author’s decades of work with cancer patients Through decades of...

Spiritual disciplines often seem remote from the realities of our daily lives. Yet there is a Mahayana Scripture which presents a model of enlightened practice in the midst of urban living, the Vimalakirti Sutra. This teaches a non-dualistic wisdom and reconciliation of dichotomies. It challenges ordinariness and reveals systematic and effective ways of tapping higher potentials while upholding one's usual responsibilities and enriching long-term relationships.

In this moment of your busy day, you're invited to experience deep rest and relaxation. Yoga Nidra, or "yoga of sleep", bridges the conscious and unconscious, allowing you to reconnect to your true inner self. The 10-step course in Practical Yoga Nidra teaches everything you need to know to start experiencing the proven benefits of Yoga Nidra meditation: clearer focus, better sleep, decreased anxiety, and more.

Learning meditation, mindfulness, and pranayama has never been easier than with these easy-to-follow audio sessions.

Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness is an easy-to-follow 35-minute session that combines a series of easy-to-follow, gentle floor-based yoga postures with the practice of mindfulness. The Gentle Yoga for Mindfulness session has been created to provide an opportunity to develop mindfulness whilst practicing yoga. Mindfulness is easy to do. It involves paying complete attention to the present moment without passing judgment or becoming distracted by other thoughts, feelings or sensations.

Everyday Relaxations contains seven different easy to follow short guided relaxation sessions. Relaxation brings so many benefits, and sometimes finding the time to practise can be a challenge. These sessions have been devised to fit into the busiest of days, each being between 12 and 14 minutes long. Each session will guide you mindfully through different techniques to deeply relax both body and mind. The sessions can be followed one a day, in any order to bring the numerous benefits of relaxation into your life.

“An appealing manual that offers encouraging methods for pursuing a happier and more connected life.”—Kirkus Reviews Defines the meaning of “namaste” and explains how to apply it in daily interactions to build stronger communities Offers practical strategies to develop...

Do you find yourself looking for a path that can help you unlock the secrets to happiness, energy, and well-being? The entire universe is made of energy, and your body is no exception. Long before modern technology and science, ancient cultures knew that all living things carried a life force with them. They called the centers of energy that move inside of us chakras. Chakras help to regulate all of your body’s processes. From organ function to your immune system and emotions, they hold the key to your well-being.

“I spent over a decade volunteering and working at Rikers Correctional Facility as their first-ever Mindfulness Coach. It was the most powerful and challenging work I would ever do. This is what I learned…” Oneika Mays narrates Sit with Me and helps you heal, improve your communication...

More than just physical poses on a mat, yoga can be a profound path of self-realization. Lit from Within encourages listeners to pursue yoga in its fullness, examining conscious and unconscious habits, connecting to our inner landscapes, and freeing us to relate to ourselves and our world with a sacred outlook.

Are you tired of exercise routines that feel overly complicated or unmotivating? Are you looking for a simple, gentle way to stay active, improve mobility, and feel stronger without leaving your chair? Look no further. This simplified chair yoga guide is designed for seniors looking to achieve healthy weight, improve mobility and flexibility, and feel stronger and more confident—all in just 10 minutes a day from the comfort of a chair!

This powerful book series by Heather Dolson—a nurse, yoga instructor, and advocate for women’s liberation—dives into body wisdom, sensual empowerment, and spiritual awakening. With The Roots of Pelvic Floor Yoga and Divine Feminine Unveiled, you’ll blend ancient knowledge with modern empowerment, gaining tools to break free from conditioning and embrace your potential.

Written by a nurse who understands your mobility challenges and your body!2 Books in 1! Achieve your weight loss goals and improve your well-being at home with Chair Yoga and Wall Pilates, even if you've never tried either! These books combine two gentle, effective, and accessible programs designed to help you shed excess pounds, build lean muscle, and improve overall wellness without sacrificing comfort or time. Here you will find a one-two punch of progressing difficulty.

In this dynamic one-hour program, Yoga Stretch For Fitness, yoga expert Beth Shaw guides the listener through a variety of basic stretching, toning, and strengthening movements. She encourages participants of any age, size, or body type to follow this program while traveling or in the comfort of home. Music tracks, which accompany Beth's vocal directions, are provided by Steven Halpern, a world-renowned New Age musician.

If you are searching for a form of yoga that gives you a toned body, better control over your thoughts, better management of your emotions, and a road to attain spiritual liberation, try Ashtanga yoga. As you continue with your asanas, or postures, you will notice yourself to be calmer. Your mind will quieter and stiller, and you will start living a more spiritual, healthier, and complete life

Gentle Yoga Vinyasas contains two different 30-minute nurturing floor based flowing yoga practices. Each class guides moves mindfully through a series of floor-based yoga postures, each movement is synchronised to the smooth steady flow of the breath. Moving in such a way induces a deep sense of inner peace and relaxation.

Bloomsbury presents Rest + Calm written and read by Paula Hines. 'The ideal gift to yourself – or for anyone who needs to feel less stressed.' – Viv Groskop 'A gem of a book' – Bo Forbes The nurturing, practical guide to finding rest and calm – even when it feels impossible Here's a...