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

by Mary Beth Janssen, Horst M. Rechelbacher (Foreword), Horst Rechelbacher (Foreword)

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 breath work, 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.

256 pages, Paperback

First published February 2, 2009

Reviews

[Kerry]

I learned a few things, and found the book helpful in reminding me to tend to my self care.

[Sevenponds]

During a recent visit to the Kabuki Gardens of San Francisco’s Japantown (where I’d stopped in for a Swedish massage), I picked up the delightful read Pleasure Healing: Mindful Practices & Sacred Spa Rituals For Self-Nurturing. As I waited for my masseuse to come collect me, I nestled into one of their cozy lounges, poured myself a glass of citrus-infused water and thumbed through this book. The mindful practice exercises quickly piqued my interest — but it was not until a few weeks later, during a two-day stay at the Sea Ranch north of San Francisco, that I was able to really sit down with the insightful lessons of Pleasure Healing. I realized it’s the perfect road map for my own personal healing as I emerge from a unique grieving process.

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