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Nhất Hạnh

Summary: How can we clear the fog of illusion and see things as they really are? Nhất Hạnh show us how mindfulness practices can help us see our real selves. He brings his signature clarity, compassion and humour in these pithy meditations that will lead readers to achieve an awakened, more relaxed state of self-awareness.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Parallax Press 2019

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Cooke, Lucy

Summary: "Is there a reason sloths are always smiling? Yes! They've mastered the art of living slow in a world whose pace is making everyone crazy. Along with being the "it" animal--"sloths are the new kittens" (Washington Post)--the sloth clearly has much to teach us about how to live"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Workman Publishing 2018

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 158.1 COO

Sterling, Holly

Summary: "Introduce children to the tools they need to self-soothe with this calming book, filled with simple yoga and mindful breathing exercises."--Back cover

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Publisher / Publication Date: Priddy Books 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE STE

Kerr, Christiane

Summary: Yoga Animals introduces children to yoga and mindfulness through an engaging story and illustrated step-by-step yoga poses. Filled with adorable artwork and simple, step-by-step guides, Yoga Animals is a charming introduction to yoga and mindfulness for children aged three and above. Guided by a narrative and written by a children's yoga expert, this book is an ideal first yoga book for young...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.7 KER

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Mindful Kerr

Marcus, Erica B.

Summary: "Using mindfulness techniques, this book teaches readers how to intentionally take charge of their technology use"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Zest Books 2022

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1 available in Young Adult Non-fiction, Call number: YA 153.7 MAR

Brewer, Judson

2 holds on 1 copy

Summary: "A program proven to heal our relationship with food and our bodies from New York Times bestselling author of Unwinding Anxiety. Anyone who struggles with overeating knows what it's like to feel out of control-and to feel the guilt attached to it. While ordinary anxiety feels like something that happens to us, the siren song of food cravings feels like something we should be able to control....

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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2024

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Gianferrari, Maria

Summary: "Join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking, wagging, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book."--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GIA

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE GLA

Willey, Kira

Summary: "We all want to bring more calm into our lives. We all want to feel more focused and positive. Mindfulness is the key to making it happen. Breathe like a bear guides us through fun exercises to help us relax and stretch our imaginations. Because just like we need to exercise our bodies, we need to flex our mindfulness muscles!"--Jacket.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale Kids 2017

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 158.1 WIL

Finne, Stephanie

Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn how music and dance can help us focus, relieve stress, and increase mindfulness. Step-by-step instructions help readers write song lyrics, mindfully listen to music, and dance. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump! 2022

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 372.87 FIN

Garcia, Gabi

Summary: "Introduces children to the practice of listening to their quiet voice inside and using mindful affirmations for support when navigating hard situations when they arise."--Publisher's description

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Publisher / Publication Date: Skinned Knee Publishing 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE GAR

Snider, Grant

Summary: A girl thinks that nothing happens in her neighborhood on a gray day--until she ventures into the woods, and discovers the colors and busy animals of autumn.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books LLC 2023

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE SNI

Dang Nghiem

Summary: Learn the accessible and deeply compassionate practices for healing trauma, known as the Five Strengths of applied Zen Buddhism. More than a philosophy, these body-based practices are backed by modern neuroscience research, and they can be applied by anyone suffering from trauma to begin experiencing relief. Mindfulness teacher Sister Dang Nghiem, MD, is an inspiration for anyone who has ever...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Parallax Press 2021

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Ortner, Nick

Summary: Do YOU have the magic breath? Let's see... Take a deeeeeep breath in... and BLOW it out.... .and like magic, you can feel better just by breathing! Sometimes it's hard to feel happy. But with this interactive picture book, children breathe along as they learn how to make angry or sad thoughts disappear. In a world that is sometimes too busy, with too many things going on, My Magic Breath will...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE ORT

Rossner, Rose

Summary: "From Affirmations in the morning to Zzzzz's at night, explore mindfulness every day with your little one! Filled with charming rhymes, adorable animal illustrations, and easy techniques and tips backed by occupational therapist and yoga instructor Brooke Backsen, this ABC book teaches children important social emotional skills to find their inner calm. It's never too early for babies and...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Sourcebooks Wonderland 2022

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Langer, Ellen J.

Summary: When it comes to our health, too many of us think that a medical diagnosis describes a static or worsening condition. We then live our lives as though our ailments can only change in one direction: for the worse. Langer has spent years testing the limiting effects of our negative assumptions as well as the healing power of being mindful-- present in the moment and not distracted by memories or...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2023

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Loh-Hagan, Virginia

Summary: "Books in the Just Breathe series provide readers with tools on how to practice mindfulness throughout their day. In Be Still: Practicing Meditation, students will learn about guided visual exercises and meditation. Readers are provided with helpful exercises, tips, and activities to better manage their thoughts and feelings. The book is written with a high-interest level to appeal to a more...

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020

Copies Available at Peninsula

1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J155.4 LOH

Mapp, Rue

Summary: "Nature Swagger presents thirty life-changing stories of self-discovery, courage, and healing in the natural world. Told through first-person narratives, essays, and poems, this uplifting collection celebrates the many ways that outdoor spaces offer Black people opportunities for personal empowerment, connection, and rejuvenation. Readers will immerse themselves in stories told from mountains,...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2022

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.501 MAP

Kerr, Christiane

Summary: Follow Crab as he learns 13 easy yoga poses with the help of his seashore friends. Crab will practise first, and then it's your turn! Look at the pictures, then follow the instructions to learn the poses. See Crab float like Seal, balance like Seagull and puff out like Clownfish -- can you do it, too?

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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.7 KER

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Mindful Kerr

Kerr, Christiane

Summary: "In this Yoga Animals title, set in an enchanting Arctic landscape, Fox is feeling a little worried-but she's not quite sure why. As she goes about her day, she meets different Arctic animals, from a wise snow owl to a friendly narwhal. With the help of these new friends, she learns 13 de-stressing yoga poses to help her calm down and relax."--Amazon.ca.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller 2022

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.7 KER

Copies Available at Interlochen

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Mindful Kerr

Morley, Charlie

1 hold on 2 copies

Summary: "Inspired by his work with military veterans, sleep expert Charlie Morley explores how to combat the harmful effects of stress and trauma in order to achieve restful sleep and healing dreams. This guide shares more than 20 body, breath, sleep and dreaming techniques, all proven to help reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, integrate nightmares, increase your energy and transform your...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Hay House 2021

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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.794 MOR

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 613.794 MOR

Nhất Hạnh

Summary: "The distractions of modern life vie for our attention, pulling us in many directions and interfering with our ability to focus. We are losing our capacity to concentrate, and with it our ability to be fully present, to have sovereignty over our life, and to be at our best for ourselves, each other, and the world. In inspiring passages and simple yet profound meditations, Thich Nhat Hanh guides...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Parallax Press 2022

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Anderson, Sarah

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Summary: "The Lost Art of Silence encourages us to embrace this pursuit and allow the warm light of silence to glow. Invoking the wisdom of many of the greatest writers, thinkers, contemplatives, historians, musicians, and artists, Sarah Anderson reveals the sublime nature of quiet that's all too often undervalued. Throughout, she shares her own penetrating insights into the potential for silence to...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Shambhala 2023

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Hanson, Rick

Summary: "Relationships are usually the most important part of a person's life. But they're often stressful and frustrating, or simply awkward, distant, and lonely. We feel the weight of things unsaid, needs unmet, conflicts unresolved. It's easy to feel stuck. But actually, new research shows that we create our relationships with our thoughts and words, giving us the ability to improve them-as long as...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2023

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Tinsley, Jo

Summary: ""The Slow Traveller is a stunning guide to slow travel filled with evocative naturescapes, practical travelling tips and inspirational photography. The Slow Traveller is a stunning call to change the way we travel today. Full of evocative photographic naturescapes and expertly guided by veteran slow traveller, Jo Tinsley of Ernest magazine, this leisurely guide focuses on how to have a more...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Leaping Hare Press 2023

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