Pregnancy is a time of wonder and of momentous change, both emotionally and physically. For many women, it is a time like no other in their lives, filled with excitement and awe but also with great uncertainty and vulnerability. This book-and-audio program brings together writings and simple daily practices for bringing the transformative power of mindfulness to this special time. The Mindful Way through Pregnancyfeatures: • Yoga and meditation teacher Anne Cushman on finding balance amid the emotional ups and downs of pregnancy • Author Celia Straus on bonding with your child during pregnancy • Yoga teacher Jennifer Brilliant on caring for your changing body • Meditation teacher Judith Lief on calming your fears about childbirth and parenthood • Author Mimi Doe on setting your intentions for parenthood • Zen teacher Karen Maezen Miller on mindfulness and the childbirth experience Also included is an audio CD of guided meditation instruction for four simple meditation practices for expectant mothers. Drawn from the Buddhist tradition, these practices offer different ways to develop a sense of calm well-being throughout pregnancy.
The Mindful Way Through Pregnancy: Meditation, Yoga, and Journaling for Expectant Mothers
Short Title:
The Mindful Way Through Pregnancy
Format:
Book
Publication Year:
2012
Publisher:
Shambhala Publications
Pages:
138
Sources ID:
21624
Visibility:
Private
Zotero Collections:
Pediatrics and Contemplation, Contemplation by Applied Subject, Health Care and Contemplation, Psychology and Contemplation, Science and Contemplation
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Zotero Collections
Subjects:
Health Care and Contemplation
Psychology and Contemplation
Science and Contemplation
Contemplation by Applied Subject
Pediatrics and Contemplation