Jennie Helene Sandstad brings together theoretical concepts and personal stories in an exploration of trauma, and studies how breathing meditation can be a tool for peace work. Through the lenses of Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology as well as Elicitive Conflict Transformation, this work provides useful insights into transrational methods and explores why practicing self-awareness is fundamental to Elicitive Conflict Transformation. As the author engages with her own traumas and emotional wounds, the reader will undoubtedly be part of, and co-explore a journey towards healing.

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!

"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.

Originally given by Charles H.C. Kim at The Peace School, this book's 31 talks offer practical yet profound insight into becoming a person of peace amid the challenges we face in today's world. Peace Breathing combines the vital energy of breath with the powerful energy of thought to calm your mind, reduce stress, and open your heart to your true self. Kim draws on more than 45 years of meditation practice and uses vivid stories and examples from nature and everyday life to show how we can bring peace to ourselves and the world. Charles H.C. Kim is President of The Peace School, a non-profit, educational organization founded in Chicago by his father in 1972. Kim began his lifelong practice of meditation when he was in elementary school. He teaches Peace Breathing Meditation, Peace Yoga and Traditional Tae Kwon Do. He believes these practices have the power to build world peace, one person at a time.

There's no question that meditation and breath techniques will improve your health, happiness, and productivity. But there's another benefit too. Meditation and breath techniques will help you become happier and healthier. And if you're happy and healthy, you'll be able to accomplish more at work and at home. But here's the catch. Most people who try meditation and breath work give up after just a couple weeks. Why? Because they don't understand how to use these techniques effectively. This book explains everything you need to know about meditation and breath work. You will be able to: Focus on yourself and become aware of your thoughts Learn to control your emotions Stop reacting emotionally to situations Experience peace within yourself. Breath works hand-in-hand with meditation because breathing exercises teach you to: Relax and calm down Slow down your heart rate and lower blood pressure Feel calmer and more relaxed. When you combine these two powerful tools, you create a powerful combination that will transform your life. If you practice meditation every day, you'll notice that you're able to handle stressful situations better. And as you breathe deeply, you'll feel calmer and more peaceful. This means that you'll be able to deal with difficult situations calmly and effectively. Now let me tell you something else. When you finish reading this book, you'll be ready to meditate and breathe better than 99% of people ever will. Don't believe me? Try it out yourself. Then come back and share your results!

Have you ever felt anxious, depressed, and stressed out? Do you live through your every day feeling overwhelmed by everything life keeps throwing your way? It's time to reclaim your life, start living in the moment and discover the secrets of mindfulness. People who charge through their days on autopilot are often missing out on life's most precious gifts. Mindless living puts you at risk of stress, mental health problems and even weakens your immune system. When you can't appreciate who you are and what you have - right here, right now - life will always be unsatisfying. So how can you stop rushing through the day, jumping from task to task in the hope that eventually you'll find happiness? You must study this book on a guided meditation to grow a more compassionate heart and make goals that align with your deepest values. In this book, you'll discover: - Learn the basics-Get a brief introduction on mindfulness and meditation, how they can ease stress, and the best ways to put them into practice. - Specific stressors-Explore meditations for managing stress related to specific events, from sitting in traffic and paying bills to job loss and becoming a parent. - 5-Minute meditations-Discover quick meditations you can easily work into your busy schedule, including anxiety reduction in a pinch, stress relief through music, and more. Won't you want to start living with more inner peace and contentment? Get your copy of this fantastic guide as a part of your commitment to improving today!

Uplifting photographic meditations to encourage and console when times are hard.