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How to Relax

The fifth book in the bestselling Mindfulness Essentials series, a back-to-basics collection from world-renowned Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh that introduces everyone to the essentials of mindfulness practice.

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 sumi-ink drawings by celebrated artist Jason DeAntonis.

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I gifted the book, How to Relax

Along with the gift to my daughter of Gustave Baumann’s mini calendar, I included as a quick afterthought the little mindfulness book, How to Relax by THICH NHAT HANH. It never hurts to pass on wonderful advice especially to those who have high stress jobs or are experiencing anxiety from finals. When I asked my daughter (with the high stress job) what she thought of this booklet she replied ‘interesting’ and sent me a picture of one of the pages on snoring. She planned to pass the booklet on to my granddaughter who was studying for upcoming college finals. All in all, I think it was a good thought-provoking gift and one that can easily be regifted.

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