mindfulness (psychology)

The Wellness: Mind Body Motion series provides readers with an overview of activities that are used to develop the mind-body connection. This books showcases Tai Chi, which is practiced as both a martial art and a gentle form of excersize.

"Meena is excited to visit Dada and explore all the exciting sights and sensations of his home with him. But Meena has so much energy, it becomes a whole imaginary character she calls her hurly-burly hullabaloo. Wherever Meena goes, her hurly-burly hullabaloo goes too. Together they're never calm, as they run and cartwheel and make a lot of noise! But when Meena makes a mess, her grandfather is there to teach her how to handle it with deep breaths and meditative poses--after all, he has a hurly-burly hullabaloo too"--Provided by publisher.

Emotions are like a rainbow--there is a color for every one we feel. And when the stressed feeling starts to take over the rainbow, it's time for The White Book! Simple activities, tips, and tricks help young readers whose stressed white shines brightest in the rainbows of their colorful minds. They can turn the pages from front to back or back to front. They can use every single page or open the book to just one random page. Soon, the other colors of their emotions rainbow will shine with this mindfulness book that supports readers exploring their emotions!.

"Isaac uses his senses to practice moments of mindfulness with his favorite tree: he hears the leaves, then he smells the grass, then he feels the breeze"--Provided by publisher.

"Using mindfulness techniques, this book teaches readers how to intentionally take charge of their technology use"--Provided by publisher.

A young girl finds comfort and confidence within as she makes the best of any situation, in a text that highlights the themes of resilience, mindfulness, and self-care.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"What is namaste? It's found in a smile, a friendship, a celebration. It exists in silence; it can be said when you're happy or when you're feeling low. For one small girl in a bustling city, namaste ('I bow to you') is all around her as she and her mother navigate a busy marketplace--and when she returns with a little plant and chooses to give it to an elderly neighbor, it can be seen in the caring bond between them"--Provied by publisher.

"Think deeper. It's time for mindfulness! Learn the basic of what mindfulness is and how it can keep your mind and body healthy. Then, explore different mindfulness techniques and tips. Even try some mindfulness practices for yourself"--Provided by publisher.

"Tisha has spent the entire day rushing...So when Mommy picks her up, Tisha asks if they can please 'have a little slowdown.' What if they walked instead of taking the bus? What if they counted cars and seagulls, umbrellas and hats? What if they simply sat on a bench in the sunshine and gave names to the pigeons in the park?"--Provided by publisher.