365 Ways to Relax Mind, Body & Soul [Paperback]

Barbara L. Heller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 13, 2000

Stress may be the number one threat to health and happiness in the 21st century. For the stressed-out reader who can't afford a daily massage, here are 365 simple, effective ways to promote relaxation. From simple thoughts to exercises to food, this book offers hundreds of tips. Fun-to-read gift-book format makes this perfect for anyone with too much stress in their lives.

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“365  Ways to Relax” offer helpful hints for the stressed soul and fit in the palm of your hand.”   Herald Bulletin Indianapolis

From the Back Cover

Feeling frazzled?

Discover 365 ways to calm you mind, relax your body, and soothe you spirit - everyday!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (September 13, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580173322
• ISBN-13: 978-1580173322
• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 4.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,135,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Self-Help > Stress Management

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bet You Can't Read Just One Idea A Day!, September 3, 2001

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Coleen F. Sykora (RVing somewhere in the USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 365 Ways to Relax Mind, Body & Soul (Paperback)

A compact little book with 365 ways to relax. It seems logical enough - start at the beginning of the book, read one idea each day, and put it into practice. I challenge you to do just that. I bet you can't!

The book is simply too compelling. You will read today's suggestion, then peak ahead to see tomorrow's. Then day three's is right there, and you will read it, too. You'll be hooked and keep reading. But, that's okay; perhaps it's even part of the book's usefulness, because just reading the ideas, interspersed with inspirational quotes, will help relax you.

Oddly enough, I also found the book energized me. Not in a stressful, hurry-up way, but in a creative and motivated way. It gave me a sense of control - a whole mitt full of suggestions for things I could do to relax physically and mentally. How powerful to have all those workable techniques in hand!

Stress and its cranky cronies, anxiety and tension, wear away at us daily as we push ourselves beyond our limits in an increasingly pressured world. How can we combat these complications naturally and positively every day? Those of us without a live-in masseuse will find the answers in 365 WAYS TO RELAX MIND, BODY & SOUL.

Science has proven that stress can make you sick and more than 20 million Americans suffer from stress related illnesses. Many more of us are just exhausted from the frenzied pace of modern lifestyles and Barbara Heller offers cheerful daily tips for relaxing the body, regrouping thoughts, renewing the spirit, and thriving, not just surviving.

Some of the tips are for quick and simple fixes; you're sure to find one that you can do right now - laugh, relive a pleasant thought, or enjoy a cup of tranquil tea (the recipe's included). Others require some planning, such as attending a monthly meditation meeting. And with others, part of the benefit is in the preparation and the on-going ritual, as with designing your personal relaxation training period.

365 WAYS TO RELAX MIND, BODY & SOUL is written by Barbara Heller, M.S.W., a psychotherapist with more than 25 years of experience in women's health care and complimentary medicine. She is also an herbalist and educator. Her advice will inspire you to release your worries. It will help wean you from stressful situations and encourage minor lifestyle adjustments for greater personal peace and well-being.

You need a copy of this book - and you deserve to savor its techniques.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delayed review, November 6, 2000

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Charlie Arbuiso (upstate New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 365 Ways to Relax Mind, Body & Soul (Paperback)

I recently bought a copy of this book: 365 Ways to Relax - Mind, Body and Soul. It's in my bathroom where I do a lot of good reading. I read a few pages whenever I get in there. This book helps me rethink my busy days, my rushed lifestyle, and reminds me that there is much more to life than work and haste. This book is well worth the investment of eight bucks, and it might even change your whole way of thinking.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great little book, November 11, 2000

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Zach (New York, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 365 Ways to Relax Mind, Body & Soul (Paperback)

This little book is packed with a range of stuff, from progressive relaxation, leg stretches, guided imagery and "headache tamers," to valerian tea, sleepy time bath bags and peppermint foot baths. Heller also includes calming quotes from the Zen friendly ("Life is a Good Teacher and Friend," Pema Chodron) to the wisdom of Karl Sagan.

I love this book and keep a copy of it sometimes in my bathroom for a quick read or by the bedside of for some quick advice on relaxing my dragged out body to bed. (and the book doesn't cost a lot so I am planning to buy a lot of them for the holidays as gifts)