Includes bibliographical references (pages 188-189) and index.
Contents:
Introduction : the magic of the morning -- Commit : what's in a ritual? -- Breathe : meditation and yoga rituals -- Awaken : active workout rituals -- Focus : rituals for a clear mind -- Nourish : rituals for the gut -- Cleanse : washing, oiling and rehydrating -- Connect : rituals in nature -- Accept : when life gets in the way -- Trust : finding your flow.
Summary:
Early-morning rituals for contentment, clarity and purpose. In this inspirational guide, Linnea Dunne, bestselling author of Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living, shows how building a life-affirming ritual into your morning routine is an act of self-care that can benefit both your physical and mental health, enhance your productivity and positively influence your day. Whether it's a dedicated yoga practice at sunrise, mindfulness meditation just after waking, journalling while you sip your morning coffee, or listening to birdsong in the back garden before you tackle your daily commute, a morning ritual can enhance your health and wellbeing, and bring increased contentment, clarity and purpose to your day. With countless ideas for nourishing morning practices and invaluable advice on how to create a morning ritual that is unique to you and takes your individual needs, circumstances and time constraints into account, this book will help you to make the most of the peace and promise of the first moments of every day.
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