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Mindfulness for Mothers
A book of wisdom and mindfulness exercises for mothers of young children.
Becoming a mother brings a lot of change, both physically and emotionally. Time becomes scarce and stress levels rise. Many new mothers spend their days rushing from one task to the next.
Mindfulness for Mothers is a book to help mothers create a sense of balance, awareness and calm for themselves and their children. Meditation teacher Rebecca Ryan has created a series of simple exercises, from 10-second tension breakers to 30-minute restorative body awareness routines, to do either alone or in the company of your child.
Beautifully designed with instructional illustrations, this book provides a gentle solution to the upheavals of this challenging but rewarding time.
Becoming a mother brings a lot of change, both physically and emotionally. Time becomes scarce and stress levels rise. Many new mothers spend their days rushing from one task to the next.
Mindfulness for Mothers is a book to help mothers create a sense of balance, awareness and calm for themselves and their children. Meditation teacher Rebecca Ryan has created a series of simple exercises, from 10-second tension breakers to 30-minute restorative body awareness routines, to do either alone or in the company of your child.
Beautifully designed with instructional illustrations, this book provides a gentle solution to the upheavals of this challenging but rewarding time.
124 pages, Paperback
Published March 22, 2016
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May 5, 2016
Well... What a little gem of a book this was!
There was once a time in my life not so long ago when I was on a bit of a search for answers. What am I doing here? What is the meaning of life? It led me to take up meditation. I went to classes, read books on mindfulness and 'being in the moment'. I even attended not one, but TWO, ten day silent meditation courses in the Blue Mountains. I was in the meditation zone, so to speak... However, as it so often does, life got in the way. I became a mother, and the ten day silent solitude is but a memory... Some wonderful memory from a time in my life where I could go and pee without someone dragging along at my heels... Where I could duck to the shops for groceries without dragging along a nappy bag, a toy truck and a 15kg screaming toddler... Meditation for me now mostly feels like a memory.
Mindfulness for mothers reminded me that we can find stillness in simple moments. Brief moments are all I have during the day now it seems!
I enjoyed that the book wasn't too hippy or airy-fairy. Ryan made some excellent observations and quoted some scientific studies and facts without sounding like some doped up hippy love child. And I really appreciated that.
I love that the meditation exercises are EASY and absolutely realistic! I especially love the one about being still with your SLEEPING baby!
Coming from another mother, I found I could relate easily to almost everything she was discussing. She gets the time restrictions and STRESS that having a small baby can bring. But this makes it all the more important to take some time out of our heads!
I thought this book was fantastic. It has a place next to my bed to remind me to take time out and be still. And I will be sure to have it handy if I have another baby!
Would I recommend Mindfulness For Mothers?
Yes for any Mum with a small child! Or a big child for that matter! I am sure that many of the exercises will be beneficial for just about anyone! And the cover! GORGEOUS!
A Great mothers day present idea!
Many thanks to the author Rebecca Ryan and PanMacmillan Australia for a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for my honest review.
For more reviews check out my blog
www.booksbabiesbeing.com
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There was once a time in my life not so long ago when I was on a bit of a search for answers. What am I doing here? What is the meaning of life? It led me to take up meditation. I went to classes, read books on mindfulness and 'being in the moment'. I even attended not one, but TWO, ten day silent meditation courses in the Blue Mountains. I was in the meditation zone, so to speak... However, as it so often does, life got in the way. I became a mother, and the ten day silent solitude is but a memory... Some wonderful memory from a time in my life where I could go and pee without someone dragging along at my heels... Where I could duck to the shops for groceries without dragging along a nappy bag, a toy truck and a 15kg screaming toddler... Meditation for me now mostly feels like a memory.
Mindfulness for mothers reminded me that we can find stillness in simple moments. Brief moments are all I have during the day now it seems!
I enjoyed that the book wasn't too hippy or airy-fairy. Ryan made some excellent observations and quoted some scientific studies and facts without sounding like some doped up hippy love child. And I really appreciated that.
I love that the meditation exercises are EASY and absolutely realistic! I especially love the one about being still with your SLEEPING baby!
Coming from another mother, I found I could relate easily to almost everything she was discussing. She gets the time restrictions and STRESS that having a small baby can bring. But this makes it all the more important to take some time out of our heads!
I thought this book was fantastic. It has a place next to my bed to remind me to take time out and be still. And I will be sure to have it handy if I have another baby!
Would I recommend Mindfulness For Mothers?
Yes for any Mum with a small child! Or a big child for that matter! I am sure that many of the exercises will be beneficial for just about anyone! And the cover! GORGEOUS!
A Great mothers day present idea!
Many thanks to the author Rebecca Ryan and PanMacmillan Australia for a copy of this beautiful book in exchange for my honest review.
For more reviews check out my blog
www.booksbabiesbeing.com
Facebook:
www.facebook.com
www.twitter.com/BBB_Mel
February 7, 2017
This book is such a brilliant instructional manual that shows busy mums how to incorporate mindfulness and meditation in their daily lives - both in the presence of children and when they get some time alone :) As little as 10 seconds up to 30 minute practices are detailed along with building mindfulness and meditation habits successfully. I plan to use lots of these tips for my own life. Great book for beginners and those who are struggling to incorporate mediation into their new role as Mum :)
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