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The Power of Ancient Wellness: Traditional Remedies and Activities for Modern Living
Do you want to reduce stress, ease burnout, boost your energy and immunity but don’t know where to start? Look no further than the power of ancient wellness.
The ancient world moved to a different rhythm. It was slower, more mindful and closely attuned to nature. The result? A harmonious connection between mind, body and spirit. Together with Gill Thackray, mindfulness teacher, coach and performance psychologist, learn the art of ancient the perfect remedy for modern living.
Featuring over 25 nature-based activities, discover how to improve your sleep, boost your energy and treat everything from anxiety to the common cold and much more. Explaining the science behind what our ancestors knew intuitively, this essential companion will help you to create your own holistic toolkit to optimize your health and wellbeing, as well as overhaul your beauty regime.
Clear your mind with age-old breathwork techniques, restore balance in your body with the life-changing principles of Ayurveda and re-energise your soul with Reiki and more. From traditional tinctures to ancient superfoods, your healing journey starts now. Reconnect with the hidden secrets of our natural world and take care of yourself, the ancient way.
The ancient world moved to a different rhythm. It was slower, more mindful and closely attuned to nature. The result? A harmonious connection between mind, body and spirit. Together with Gill Thackray, mindfulness teacher, coach and performance psychologist, learn the art of ancient the perfect remedy for modern living.
Featuring over 25 nature-based activities, discover how to improve your sleep, boost your energy and treat everything from anxiety to the common cold and much more. Explaining the science behind what our ancestors knew intuitively, this essential companion will help you to create your own holistic toolkit to optimize your health and wellbeing, as well as overhaul your beauty regime.
Clear your mind with age-old breathwork techniques, restore balance in your body with the life-changing principles of Ayurveda and re-energise your soul with Reiki and more. From traditional tinctures to ancient superfoods, your healing journey starts now. Reconnect with the hidden secrets of our natural world and take care of yourself, the ancient way.
128 pages, Paperback
First published December 28, 2023
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January 10, 2025
A must read for everyone. One of the best books of wellbeing I’ve read. Complete, to the point and no bullshit!
November 5, 2023
whether you believe in the power of therapy or holistic approaches to taking care of yourself or not, well it does not matter. But I do believe that in our chaotic world, we all need time to stop. I have mentioned this before with other meditation books I have read. Our heads are too busy and we forget to stop and just silence the business.
This book is a great read and it is full of tips, advice, activities and also these are backed up with some studies so you can see why they work and what the benefits are to yourself.
This book is 128 pages and it is broken down into three sections Mind, Body and Spirit. There is also an introduction explaining why our ancestors had a different pace of life due to their lifestyles being much slower. This is obvious, but there are things we can do to help slow our lives during the day.
There are simple things that can be done to help you connect with nature, taking off your shoes and walking barefoot in the grass or on a beach. Looking and listening to the surrounding area is a way of focusing beyond ourselves and instead on what is around us. There are meditation techniques, and while I know some will scoff at this, but, it is actually really helpful. Closing your eyes taking a deep breath focusing on your breathing and relaxing your shoulders, back, muscles and body is something so simple but it can give a wonderful sense of calm.
The message in this book is that we are always connected to some electronic device, not just smartphones and computers but now we have smartwatches that can notify you of messages and take phone calls. I have one of these devices and I made a conscious decision that I was going to use it as a device for my health and not as another way of me being contacted. I put my phone on silent at night and have the screen face down so that notifications don't light the screen up. Simple things that allow me to focus on my own time and not be at the beck and call of others.
This book is a good way to make you realise how we have lost the connection to nature and ourselves, gives us ways to make time for ourselves and gives positive advice, tips and help. There is quite a lot in this book and there are recipes for balms and tinctures. I do use essential oils to help me relax.
This is a fabulous book and whether you partake in all or some of the things within it, there will be something that appeals to you or makes sense. A fabulous book that is not at all preachy or tells you that you must do so and so, but suggests and gives some ideas and inspiration.
This is a book for those who want to slow down their heads, to be calmer and less connected to technology and the busy bustling world around them. It is a book that I have found to be extremely useful and it is one I would definitely recommend.
This book is a great read and it is full of tips, advice, activities and also these are backed up with some studies so you can see why they work and what the benefits are to yourself.
This book is 128 pages and it is broken down into three sections Mind, Body and Spirit. There is also an introduction explaining why our ancestors had a different pace of life due to their lifestyles being much slower. This is obvious, but there are things we can do to help slow our lives during the day.
There are simple things that can be done to help you connect with nature, taking off your shoes and walking barefoot in the grass or on a beach. Looking and listening to the surrounding area is a way of focusing beyond ourselves and instead on what is around us. There are meditation techniques, and while I know some will scoff at this, but, it is actually really helpful. Closing your eyes taking a deep breath focusing on your breathing and relaxing your shoulders, back, muscles and body is something so simple but it can give a wonderful sense of calm.
The message in this book is that we are always connected to some electronic device, not just smartphones and computers but now we have smartwatches that can notify you of messages and take phone calls. I have one of these devices and I made a conscious decision that I was going to use it as a device for my health and not as another way of me being contacted. I put my phone on silent at night and have the screen face down so that notifications don't light the screen up. Simple things that allow me to focus on my own time and not be at the beck and call of others.
This book is a good way to make you realise how we have lost the connection to nature and ourselves, gives us ways to make time for ourselves and gives positive advice, tips and help. There is quite a lot in this book and there are recipes for balms and tinctures. I do use essential oils to help me relax.
This is a fabulous book and whether you partake in all or some of the things within it, there will be something that appeals to you or makes sense. A fabulous book that is not at all preachy or tells you that you must do so and so, but suggests and gives some ideas and inspiration.
This is a book for those who want to slow down their heads, to be calmer and less connected to technology and the busy bustling world around them. It is a book that I have found to be extremely useful and it is one I would definitely recommend.
December 26, 2023
I received this beautiful book as a gift. It's a really well researched overview of Ancient practices around the world. The author is right, the way we live is unsustainable. I love the idea of becoming still to reconnect with the old ways. There are some age old techniques that I'd never heard of before and I'm really looking forward to trying them. I especially liked the way the author talks about respecting indigenous communities, creating your own rituals and being ethical when working with ancient traditions.
It's a book I'll dip in and out of to manage my mind, body & spirit and to connect with the world on a deeper level by using the activities to live more intentionally.
It's a book I'll dip in and out of to manage my mind, body & spirit and to connect with the world on a deeper level by using the activities to live more intentionally.
July 6, 2025
3,5*
It is a cute book about wellbeing. It offers a lot of information from different places and cultures and I can see it as a great introduction to someone who is curious about alternative ways of supporting yourself in everyday life.
However, I would not recommend it to someone who has already read about these things - you will find little new information.
It may be a nice gift to someone who needs to think about self-care!
It is a cute book about wellbeing. It offers a lot of information from different places and cultures and I can see it as a great introduction to someone who is curious about alternative ways of supporting yourself in everyday life.
However, I would not recommend it to someone who has already read about these things - you will find little new information.
It may be a nice gift to someone who needs to think about self-care!
September 7, 2024
Love the wide variety of remedies and how to make them. There was a lot of them that are adjusted for modern times but, the history was still there. 👌
January 2, 2025
Short, straightforward yet uplifting. A nice light read to start the year.
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