How to Relax

By Thich Nhat Hanh

Book Overview

Stop, relax mindfully, and recharge to control stress and renew mental freshness and clarity.

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1941529089
• ISBN13: 9781941529089
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Parallax Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 3.9" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Just a little dirty for Like New

Book is great, I think maybe I was just unclear on what the Like New condition would be. Website says for Like New that pages are clean and there are marks and dirt on some pages and on the cover, but maybe it was just referring to clear of notes. I’d appreciate clarification on this :) I don’t mind it being a little used, was just hoping it would be good enough to gift to someone but not sure I will now.

I discovered this book in college.

Working in the campus bookstore, many said the course that required this text was fun and life changing. I have gifted two of these to spread positive change and love! The outcome is better than expected.