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Laughter yoga: Daily practices for health and happiness
By Madan Kataria. 2020
Could you use a good laugh? This definitive guide by the founder of the worldwide laughter yoga movement will show…
you how to giggle your way to good health! Bring laughter into your life at any time of day—no special equipment needed, no new wardrobe, no expensive classes, not even a sense of humor! Laughter yoga is all about voluntary laughter—how you can learn to laugh even in the absence of humorous stimuli, and reap the extraordinary, scientifically proven benefits, which include stress reduction, pain relief, weight loss, heightened immunity, and, especially, enhanced mood: If you act happy, you'll become happy—your body can't tell the difference! Children laugh more than 300 times a day, adults fewer than fifteen. But it's easy to start laughing again. The exercises in this book combine voluntary laughter with yogic breathing to give you a full body-mind workout. And it turns out that laughter is the fastest way to reduce stress and the best kind of cardio: Ten minutes of hearty laughter is equal to thirty minutes on the rowing machine. With Laughter Yoga, join the growing worldwide movement and discover how laughter really is the best medicine. A PENGUIN LIFE TITLEExercised: Why something we never evolved to do is healthy and rewarding
By Daniel Lieberman. 2021
If exercise is healthy (so good for you!), why do many people dislike or avoid it? These engaging stories and…
explanations will revolutionize the way you think about exercising—not to mention sitting, sleeping, sprinting, weight lifting, playing, fighting, walking, jogging, and even dancing. &“Strikes a perfect balance of scholarship, wit, and enthusiasm.&” —Bill Bryson, New York Times best-selling author of The Body · If we are born to walk and run, why do most of us take it easy whenever possible? · Does running ruin your knees? · Should we do weights, cardio, or high-intensity training? · Is sitting really the new smoking? · Can you lose weight by walking? · And how do we make sense of the conflicting, anxiety-inducing information about rest, physical activity, and exercise with which we are bombarded? In this myth-busting book, Daniel Lieberman, professor of human evolutionary biology at Harvard University and a pioneering researcher on the evolution of human physical activity, tells the story of how we never evolved to exercise—to do voluntary physical activity for the sake of health. Using his own research and experiences throughout the world, Lieberman recounts without jargon how and why humans evolved to walk, run, dig, and do other necessary and rewarding physical activities while avoiding needless exertion. Exercised is entertaining and enlightening but also constructive. As our increasingly sedentary lifestyles have contributed to skyrocketing rates of obesity and diseases such as diabetes, Lieberman audaciously argues that to become more active we need to do more than medicalize and commodify exercise. Drawing on insights from evolutionary biology and anthropology, Lieberman suggests how we can make exercise more enjoyable, rather than shaming and blaming people for avoiding it. He also tackles the question of whether you can exercise too much, even as he explains why exercise can reduce our vulnerability to the diseases mostly likely to make us sick and kill usThe wellness remodel: A guide to rebooting how you eat, move, and feed your soul
By Christina Anstead. 2020
The star of HGTV's Flip or Flop Christina Anstead partners with celebrity nutritionist Cara Clark to help women remodel their…
lives—in mind, body and spirit. Christina Anstead, star of HGTV's Flip or Flop and Christina on the Coast, is known for her boundless energy, positive attitude, and radiant looks. But what was hidden from fans of her popular television shows was a very real health crisis, including a diagnosis of autoimmune disease, infertility, and the emotional and physical exhaustion of going through a divorce with two young children—all in the public eye. The stress of managing it all wreaked even more havoc on her already strained body. It wasn't until Christina met nutritionist Cara Clark that she discovered a path that allowed her to regain her health and heal in body and mind. In The Wellness Remodel, Christina chronicles her health journey and shares what she's learned about the importance of creating balance and prioritizing physical and mental self-care. Divided into three parts—"Gut Rehab" (food and nutrition); "Building a Strong Foundation" (exercise); and "The Rewire" (mindfulness)—the book will be an accessible guide to full-body wellness, offering simple strategies anyone can put into action for immediate results. Christina and Cara will also share their simple cooking strategies build for the real word of working parents and busy weeknights, including sixty of their favorite recipes, complete with easy-to-follow instructions. Inspiring, informative, fun, and empowering, The Wellness Remodel will give readers everything they need to nourish the body, keep it strong, and help their spirit flourish. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobookThe Little Book of Lykke
By Meik Wiking. 2017
A practical guide to what makes us happy, from the CEO of the Happiness Research Instititue in Copenhagen and bestselling…
author of The Little Book of Hygge.We all know Denmark is the happiest country in the world—but this doesn't make it perfect. Happiness isn't exclusively Danish. Nor is it just eating pastries, lighting candles, and practising hygge. Happiness is something available to all, wherever you are, and whatever your means. Starting from the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen, Meik Wiking, probably the happiest man in the world, travels across the globe on a quest to uncover the secrets of the very happiest people from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro, taking back to his native country their tips, tricks, and unique approaches to a fulfilled life. Exploring the happiness gap for parents, how much money you really need to buy happiness, and why—luckily for us—the expectation of kissing Rachel Weiss is better than the real thing, Meik brings together a global roadmap for happiness with his trademark wit. Weaving together original research and personal anecdotes, The Little Book of Lykke gives us a new approach to achieving everyday happiness.There is new hope for those dealing with anxiety, despression, bipolar disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and addictions. An evidence-based revolution in…
the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions is improving outcomes for the first time in decades, and Daniel Amen, MD, neuroscientist and double boardcertified psychiatrist, is helping to lead the charge. In The End of Mental Illness, Dr. Amen explains why you no longer have to rely solely on standard treatments offered by experts trained according to an old paradigm. While medication and talk therapy are sometimes helpful and appropriate, there is much you can do to improve your own brain health. And more and more practitioners are using evidence-based neuroscience to help their patients. The End of Mental Illness will: give you hope that we are on the cusp of a whole new paradigm of treating issues like depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, and even schizophrenia explain why standard treatment may not have helped you or a loved one be healed, or truly healed for the long-term teach you how to contribute to your own brain healing and prevent or reverse the problems that are stealing your mind show you how to keep your brain healthy or rescue it if its headed toward a dark place Get your brain right and your mind will followBreath: The new science of a lost art
By James Nestor. 2020
A New York Times Bestseller A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of 2020 Named a Best Book of 2020 by…
NPR &“A fascinating scientific, cultural, spiritual and evolutionary history of the way humans breathe—and how we&’ve all been doing it wrong for a long, long time.&” —Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you&’re not breathing properly. There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat twenty-five thousand times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. The answers aren&’t found in pulmonology labs, as we might expect, but in the muddy digs of ancient burial sites, secret Soviet facilities, New Jersey choir schools, and the smoggy streets of São Paulo. Nestor tracks down men and women exploring the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices like Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya, and Tummo and teams up with pulmonary tinkerers to scientifically test long-held beliefs about how we breathe. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can jump-start athletic performance; rejuvenate internal organs; halt snoring, asthma, and autoimmune disease; and even straighten scoliotic spines. None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of medical texts and recent cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry, and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we knew about our most basic biological function on its head. You will never breathe the same againThe new rules of pregnancy: what to eat, do, think about, and let go of while your body is making
By Danielle Claro, Adrienne L. Simone, Jaqueline Worth. 2020
Finally, a calming pregnancy book that cuts through the noise to tell expectant mothers exactly what they need to know-and…
what they can stop obsessing about and over-researching. In The New Rules of Pregnancy, two leading OB-GYNs guide you, the modern pregnant woman, through all aspects of pregnant life in an easy-to-digest, compassionate, and motivating way. Instead of a detailed week-by-week look at your baby's development, it's all about you and how to help your pregnancy go as smoothly as possible. It assumes an intelligent, busy listener (who, somewhere inside, is shouting, "Just tell me what to do!"). Every aspect of pregnant life is covered-from the practical details (how to fly pregnant) to the complex issues ("What makes it postpartum depression?"). The book also covers that critical "fourth trimester"-"Nursing" and "How to Feel Like Yourself Again"-because once the baby is born, self-care typically goes out the window, and you really need someone to have your back. Its strong point of view and expertise come from gynecologist Adrienne Simone and obstetrician Jaqueline Worth-two renowned New York doctors dedicated to bringing patients the safest, calmest, least invasive pregnancies possible. The book's voice-motivating, supportive, real-comes from Danielle Claro, coauthor of The New Health RulesIt all began in a garden: A Practical Guide to God's Gift of Essential Oils
By Dawn Camp. 2020
Essential oils are rapidly growing in popularity due to their many physical and emotional health benefits. What the world has…
forgotten is that these natural remedies have been around since the beginning and were given to us by God for our greater well-being. This practical and informative guide introduces you to fifty-two essential oils and their vast array of uses, including pain and stress relief, aiding in weight loss, increasing focus and memory, and much more! You will discover easy DIY recipes for homemade scrubs, balms, and lotions, and inspiration and encouragement from Dawn throughout. Rediscover the good things God created and nurture your physical and spiritual health with this one-of-a-kind resourceUnicorn yoga
By Gina Cascone. 2021
The healing, restorative power of yoga has been known for centuries, and more people than ever are active practitioners. Now…
even the youngest of listeners can learn this mind and body exercise, helping them set up a lifetime of healthy habits. Through clear, easy-to-follow instructions, a unicorn yogi, along with two energetic students, leads children through a ten-pose class, encouraging them to develop their own daily practiceLes démons de la sorcière: ma vie n'est pas dans vos yeux : [essai
By Anna Louise Fontaine. 2012
" Le doute, semé depuis des générations, a germé tout au long de l'adolescence de la jeune héroïne de ce…
récit à fleur de coeur. Sans relâche, elle l'a affronté ce doute, allant jusqu'à appeler ses peurs pour mieux les connaître et les apprivoiser. Élans mystiques, drogue et enfin Amour. Mais que faire quand celui-là même s'en est allé? En quête de vérité, l'auteur est une rebelle, dans le sens noble du terme, qui tente désespérément de vaincre ses désillusions. La sensibilité exacerbée de sa personnalité profonde la rend attachante et passionnément humaine. Surtout lorsque certaines de ses questions renvoient le lecteur aux siennes propres... " -- 4e de couvCartographie des vivants (Chemins de traverse)
By Sarah Brunet-Dragon. 2018
Depuis des millénaires, nos rapports au monde et aux autres sont déterminés par les histoires que nous échangeons, celles que…
nous nous transmettons d’une génération à l’autre, celles que nous oublions, refoulons ou nions, celles qui se font à l’instant même. L’écriture travaille à rétablir les liens qui nous lient au vivant; à la fois, aux êtres et à la terre, au territoire. Ce faisant, il se produit des choses étonnantes, des clartés et des ouvertures qui nous tirent vers le monde et nous y incluent, qui nous mettent au monde — à condition d’être attentif.Fâché noir: chroniques
By Stéphane Dompierre. 2013
" Tu tombes toujours sur la caissière la plus lente à l'épicerie. Le guichet automatique est en panne chaque fois…
que tu veux t'en servir. Tes voisins sont les gens les plus bruyants du quartier. Ta vie est une suite de mésaventures, de contretemps et d'imprévus. Tu serais tenté de te fâcher, mais ce n'est pas nécessaire. Stéphane Dompierre s'en occupe à ta place, ce qui te laisse tout le loisir de faire autre chose. Apprends à piloter un avion. Jette-toi en deltaplane dans un volcan en éruption. Danse sur une table pendant une épluchette de blé d'inde. Vis comme s'il n'y avait pas de lendemain et, si jamais il y en a un, tu pourras profiter de ta convalescence pour lire ce recueil aux vertus thérapeutiques incontestables. " -- 4e de couvCourir mieux: technique de course, 90 exercices adaptés, programmes d'entraînement, guide des blessures
By Jean-François Harvey. 2020
Pratique, complet et abondamment illustré, ce livre unique aborde l'aspect qualitatif de la course. Il propose aussi une technique respectueuse…
de la mécanique du corps et des particularités de chacun. Vous y trouverez des programmes d'entraînement sur mesure, des exercices conçus spécifiquement pour le coureur, des recommandations complètes concernant les blessures liées à la course et même une auto-évaluation pour savoir si la chaussure minimaliste dernier cri vous convient réellement.Une prière à la mer (10-18. Littérature étrangère)
By Khaled Hosseini. 2020
Dans une longue lettre, un père prie en regardant son fils dormir, implorant d'être protégés lors de la périlleuse traversée…
qu'ils vont entreprendre. Il évoque également leur vie à Homs en Syrie et la transformation de la ville en zone de guerre. Un texte rendant hommage aux réfugiés syriens à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de la mort du petit Aylan Kurdi en 2015.The comfort crisis: Embrace discomfort to reclaim your wild, happy, healthy self
By Michael Easter. 2021
Discover the evolutionary mind and body benefits of living at the edges of your comfort zone and reconnecting with the…
wild. &“Changes the way we think about the modern world and how everyday conveniences are eroding our understanding of what it mean to be human.&”—Richard Dorment, editor-in-chief, Men&’s Health In many ways, we&’re more comfortable than ever before. But could our sheltered, temperature-controlled, overfed, underchallenged lives actually be the leading cause of many our most urgent physical and mental health issues? In this gripping investigation, award-winning journalist Michael Easter seeks out off-the-grid visionaries, disruptive genius researchers, and mind-body conditioning trailblazers who are unlocking the life-enhancing secrets of a counterintuitive solution: discomfort. Easter&’s journey to understand our evolutionary need to be challenged takes him to meet the NBA&’s top exercise scientist, who uses an ancient Japanese practice to build championship athletes; to the mystical country of Bhutan, where an Oxford economist and Buddhist leader are showing the world what death can teach us about happiness; to the outdoor lab of a young neuroscientist who&’s found that nature tests our physical and mental endurance in ways that expand creativity while taming burnout and anxiety; to the remote Alaskan backcountry on a demanding thirty-three-day hunting expedition to experience the rewilding secrets of one of the last rugged places on Earth; and more. Along the way, Easter uncovers a blueprint for leveraging the power of discomfort that will dramatically improve our health and happiness, and perhaps even help us understand what it means to be human. The Comfort Crisis is a bold call to break out of your comfort zone and explore the wild within yourselfNiksen: Embracing the dutch art of doing nothing
By Olga Mecking. 2021
The Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the…
art of doing nothing. Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It's not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you're going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all. With this book, learn how to do nothing in the most important areas of your life, such as: AT HOME: Find a comfy nook and sit. No technology or other distractions. AT WORK: Stare at your computer. Take in the view from your office. Close your eyes. IN PUBLIC: Forget waiting for the bus, enjoy some relaxing niksen time. Backed with advice from the world's leading experts on happiness and productivity, this book examines the underlying science behind niksen and how doing less can often yield so much more. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed, burnt out, or exhausted, NIKSEN does not tell you to work harder. Instead, it shows you how to take a break from all the busyness while giving you sincere, heartfelt permission to do nothingOn Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint
By Maggie Nelson. 2021
So often deployed as a jingoistic, even menacing rallying cry, or limited by a focus on passing moments of liberation,…
the rhetoric of freedom both rouses and repels. Does it remain key to our autonomy, justice, and well-being, or is freedom's long star turn coming to a close? Does a continued obsession with the term enliven and emancipate, or reflect a deepening nihilism (or both)? On Freedom examines such questions by tracing the concept's complexities in four distinct realms: art, sex, drugs, and climate. Drawing on a vast range of material, from critical theory to pop culture to the intimacies and plain exchanges of daily life, Nelson explores how we might think, experience, or talk about freedom in ways responsive to the conditions of our day. Her abiding interest lies in ongoing "practices of freedom" by which we negotiate our interrelation with--indeed, our inseparability from--others, with all the care and constraint that relation entails, while accepting difference and conflict as integral to our communion. For Nelson, thinking publicly through the knots in our culture--from recent art world debates to the turbulent legacies of sexual liberation, from the painful paradoxes of addiction to the lure of despair in the face of the climate crisis--is itself a practice of freedom, a means of forging fortitude, courage, and company. On Freedom is an invigorating, essential book for challenging times.A collection of previously published essays covering a wide variety of topics. Discusses Vladimir Nabokov, the Republican party, Iris Murdoch,…
the Windsor family, journalism, the porn industry, A Clockwork Orange (DB 15213), terrorism, Philip Roth, Christopher Hitchens, and more. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2017Joy: Life Lessons from a Tuscan Villa
By Debbie Travis. 2021
Looking for the keys to a vibrant, joyful, vital life? Lifestyle pioneer Debbie Travis has found them in the Tuscan…
hills. And in her lively, inspiring way, she shares how to bring all that healthful magic home in Joy, a glorious book infused with the warmth and colour of life at the Villa Reniella, the thirteenth-century farmhouse retreat to which she welcomes guests from around the world.For more than ten years, Debbie Travis has watched the guests who come to her Tuscan retreats transform over the course of a single week of talking, walking, and eating together, until even the most driven and stressed-out feel so much better about themselves. When it's time to leave, they tell her it's the simple priorities of Tuscan life—the way the village locals, from young to old, take time for each other every day—that hit them in their hearts, and they pepper her with questions about how to retain what they've experienced when they get home. In Joy, Debbie offers the answers she gives them to all of us, capturing the essentials of the Tuscan lifestyle in a series of ten engaging and practical lessons—on everything from how to get a good night's sleep, to how to find community and rediscover purpose, to how to eat and drink like an Italian—designed to make our lives sweeter and healthier. Delightfully down-to-earth, Debbie draws on her own life experience, the example of her Tuscan neighbours, whose fabled longevity springs from the wisdom she captures in her lessons, and the expertise of her long-time friend and colleague, nutritional therapist Jacky Brown. Whether you wish to hit the reset button, start a new endeavour, regain your confidence, turn a page in your relationship, make changes to your worklife or your community, or simply reboot your vitality, these lessons will help guide you to a life filled with joy.Moimoimoimoimoi : le sujet contemporain n'en pincerait que pour lui-même. Ce lieu commun serait amplement confirmé par la culture populaire…
et certaines pratiques numériques. Mais cette évidence en est-elle vraiment une? Et si certains exemples de cette fascination de soi nous invitaient plutôt à déjouer le piège du narcissisme afin de ne pas sombrer, comme le héros du mythe grec, dans l'abysse que cache notre propre reflet?