The book of Nordic self-care : find peace and balance through seasonal rituals, connecting with nature, mindfulness practices, and more / Elisabeth Carlsson.
Publisher:
CICO Booksan imprint of Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd.,
Natural health and beauty -- Nourishing food for all seasons -- Nature and forest -- The home and seasonal living -- A balanced life: Nordic mindfulness.
Summary:
The Nordic countries are renowned for being among the happiest in the world, and in this beautifully illustrated guide, Elisabeth Carlsson shares the keys to their lifestyle to help you improve your health and wellbeing. In the first chapter, learn about the benefits of wellness practices such as saunas and find skincare rituals that you can try at home. Next, take inspiration from Nordic foods by focusing on simple flavors, seasonal produce, and preparing your meals as an act of self-care. There’s also a chapter on immersing yourself in nature through cold-water therapy and wild swimming. Embracing and adapting to the seasons is one way that the Nordics cope with the dark winters, and you’ll find methods to help you tune in to your environment through seasonal celebrations. From small self-care rituals to ways to shift your mindset, this guide includes plenty of inspiration from the Nordic countries to help you simplify and savor your everyday life.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.