The Art of Breathing : How to Become at Peace with Yourself and the World

"We can intentionally befriend the breath to great advantage. And that is what Danny Penman's beautifully tactile and invitingly pleasing and uplifting gift to us is all about." —Jon Kabat-Zinn You breathe 22,000 times every day. How many of those breaths are you really aware of? For thousands of years, people have used the art of breathing for equally profound effects on the mind and body. In The Art of Breathing , international bestselling and award-winning author Dr. Danny Penman provides a concise guide to letting go and finding peace in a messy world, simply by taking the time to breathe. Dissolve anxiety, stress, and unhappiness, enhance your mind, and unleash your creativity with the simple exercises included. With each little moment of mindfulness, you’ll discover a happier, calmer you. Mindfulness really is as easy as breathing. Some known side effects: You will smile more. You will worry less. Life won’t bother you so much. This new edition includes a new afterword by Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness . International Best-selling Author Dr. Danny Penman Provides A Concise Guide To Letting Go, Finding Peace, And Practicing Mindfulness In A Messy World, Simply By Taking The Time To Breathe. With These Simple Exercises He Teaches You How To Dissolve Anxiety, Stress, And Unhappiness, Enhance Your Mind, And Unleash Your Creativity. You Will Start To Smile More, Worry Less, And With Each Little Moment Of Mindfulness, Discover A Happier, Calmer You. It Really Is As Easy As Breathing. All You Need Is A Chair, A Body, Some Air, And Your Mind. That's It! Praise For The Art Of Breathing: The Book Does Not Disappoint. In Fact There Is A Lighthearted Joyfulness To It Which Is Sometimes Missing In Meditation And Mindfulness Books. . . . If You Have Family Or Friends Who May Have Expressed An Interest In Mindfulness, This Little Book Would Make A Great Introduction And A Beautiful Gift. - The Velvet Soapbox This Book Is Inspiring. Against A Backdrop Of Beautiful Art, Danny Penman's Gentle Words Explain Clearly How Breathing, Known Since Ancient Times As The Foundation For Living Mindfully, Can Become, For Any Of Us, A Way To Reclaim Our Lives. - Mark Williams, Emeritus Professor Of Clinical Psychology, University Of Oxford Publisher's Note: This title is now available under a new edition, The Art of Breathing ISBN 9781642970425. This edition will include a new afterword by Mark Williams, author of Mindfulness.International bestselling author Dr. Danny Penman provides a concise guide to letting go, finding peace, and practicing mindfulness in a messy world, simply by taking the time to breathe. With these simple exercises he teaches you how to dissolve anxiety, stress, and unhappiness, enhance your mind, and unleash your creativity. You will start to smile more, worry less, and with each little moment of mindfulness, discover a happier, calmer you. It really is as easy as breathing. All you need is a chair, a body, some air, and your mind. That's it! The secret to living mindfully. Just don't breathe a word of it ... You breathe 22,000 times every day. How many are you really aware of? International bestselling and award-winning author Dr Danny Penman provides a concise guide to letting go and finding peace in a messy world, simply by taking the time to breathe. Known side effects: You will start to smile more. You will worry less. Life won't bother you so much. Dissolve anxiety, stress and unhappiness, enhance your mind and unleash your creativity with these simple exercises. And with each little moment of mindfulness, discover a happier, calmer you. It really is as easy as breathing ... Now translated into five languages Front cover Copyright Contents Foreword IN THE BEGINNING BREATHING MINDFULNESS HAPPINESS CURIOSITY PLAYFULNESS AWARENESS INSIGHTFULNESS AFTERWORD Acknowledgments About the Author Back cover