Pleasure Healing: Mindful Practices and Sacred Spa Rituals for Self-Nurturing [Paperback]

Mary Beth Janssen (Author), Horst Rechelbacher (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2009

Spas have become self-care oases for millions of people living busy, hectic lives. And while your skin may be smoother when you leave, the relaxation response sparked by a visit to the spa is an equally invaluable gift. Pleasure Healing will help you give that gift to yourself every day by bringing relaxation and present-moment awareness into your life. As you incorporate mindfulness techniques including meditation, healing breathwork, conscious movement, and other pleasure-healing rituals into your daily routine, you'll notice the spa ethos transforming your mindset, calming stress, and enriching your life.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“Pleasure Healing is a joy to read. I can think of no better compliment than to say I’d like to have written it myself! Mary Beth Janssen has given those in search of a healthier, more fulfilling life a roadmap that is both inspiring and practical. Turning these pages is a spa journey in itself—a beautiful release from distraction and worry guided by an author who is intuitive and wise.”
—Deborah Szekely, cofounder of Rancho La Puerta with her husband Edmond Szekely, and founder of the Golden Door Spa

From the Publisher

In Pleasure Healing, wellness expert Mary Beth Janssen shows readers how to use pleasure and sensual awareness to heal the body, soothe frazzled nerves, and achieve total-body well-being.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition (February 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572245743
• ISBN-13: 978-1572245747
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #965,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mary Beth's company, The Janssen Source offers highly experiential mindbody healing seminars, workshops, retreats. She speaks at prestigious events worldwide--and has shared the same stage with the likes of Dr. Mehmet Oz, Bob Greene, and Suze Orman, amongst others.

Personally certified by Deepak Chopra, M.D. as a MindBody Health educator for The Chopra Center for Well-Being, she's also a certified massage therapist, aromatherapist, herbalist, master gardener and registered yoga teacher(through the Yoga Alliance). She writes and is a beauty/wellness resource for several media outlets. She has a regular column "ask the organic beauty expert," with Organic Spa Magazine (www.organicspamagazine.com).

A widely recognized organic beauty/lifestyle expert, Mary Beth's been intimately involved in the development and launch of several organic beauty/wellness companies. As writer and educator, she speaks to organic, sustainable living in all its many facets~physical, environmental, spiritual.

Connect with Mary Beth at:

http://www.facebook.com/people/Mary-Beth-Janssen/578301247
http://www.linkedin.com/in/marybethjanssen
http://twitter.com/cosmicdenmother

Just a few of the many endorsements Mary Beth has received:

"A passionate look at appreciating and enhancing inner and outer beauty. Mary Beth's insight into integrating beauty and wellness is unique and refreshing, and her nurturing rituals and practices will help you rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. ~Deepak Chopra, M.D. about Radiant Beauty: Your Healthy and Organic Guide to Total Body Well-Being.

"Mary Beth Janssen is always a wonderful read, enlightening you to a much fuller and healthier lifestyle. ~Vidal Sassoon about Body of Knowledge: a Beauty and Wellness Professionals Guide to Self Care

Naturally Healthy Hair is chock full of practical and uplifting information to help all of us achieve more "good hair" days. I highly recommend Mary Beth's holistic and skilled approach. ~Christiane Northrup, M.D., about Naturally Healthy Hair: Herbal Treatments and Daily Care for Fabulous Hair

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars finally, a book that will help me take time for myself, August 20, 2009

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Marsha Engle "marsha engle" (chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pleasure Healing: Mindful Practices and Sacred Spa Rituals for Self-Nurturing (Paperback)

I loved the author's book Radiant Beauty and now I have another wonderful text to add to my shelf. This book makes me slow down and think about what I need in my busy, crazy life to take care of myself, both body and soul. This one is special and written by someone who is a true expert! So, personal, I feel like she is sitting next to me when I read it. Highly recommend it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Hostess Gift!, August 20, 2009

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Leslie Pace "Leslie Pace" (IL) - See all my reviews

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Pleasure Healing: Mindful Practices & Sacred Spa Rituals for Self-Nurturing

Loved it! Pleasure Healing is such a helpful book that simply shows us how to reduce the stress in our lives, and really make each day more enriching and fulfilling.

(Which is much easier said than done.) It really is so helpful!

(I ordered 12 more for friends and gifts.)

I just gave one as a hostess gift, and it was the hit of her party, cause she had been so stressed getting ready...

Since then I've heard nothing but rave reviews from everybody.

Thank you Mary Beth!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excllent, August 2, 2011

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Beautiful (California, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pleasure Healing: Mindful Practices and Sacred Spa Rituals for Self-Nurturing (Paperback)

This was just the book I needed being that I meditate daily and enjoy a beautiful holistic life. This is a perfect book for a Goddess! I LOVE IT!!