5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy - by Josephine Atluri (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Find calm as you connect with your body and your baby

Pregnancy is a time of great excitement and change. So it's only natural that you'll experience overwhelming moments as well as joyful ones. This guided journal can help you approach each day with grace and self-compassion, by turning to mindfulness. It's full of short and easy exercises designed to generate positivity, connection, and peace of mind.

What sets this pregnancy book apart:

• Principles of mindfulness--Explore the basic tenets and benefits of mindfulness and discover how tools like breath work and visualization can keep you grounded in times of transition.
• Build a sustainable practice--Quick 5-minute exercises make it simple to develop a consistent mindfulness routine and stay motivated even on the toughest days of your pregnancy.
• Explore empowering exercises--Dive into a range of mindfulness practices designed for pregnancy, from yoga poses that alleviate discomfort to journal prompts that celebrate your changing body.

Feel relaxed and remain present as your pregnancy progresses with this handy guide to mindfulness.

Review Quotes

"Every pregnant person navigating a rollercoaster of emotions will benefit from Josephine's useful mindfulness tips for creating calm and amplifying awareness. As a mindfulness coach and mom of 7 kids, she delivers practical and approachable daily exercises that are easy to do and will help you feel supported throughout your pregnancy." --Suze Yalof Schwartz, founder of Unplug Meditation and co-author of Unplug: A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers

"If all you have is 5 minutes to get calm and collected, 5-Minute Mindfulness for Pregnancy will give you a plethora of options that can be used throughout your gestational period such as meditation, breathwork, movement, visualizations, journaling, and other awareness exercises. I am happy to add this book to the resources I recommend to my fertility clients." --Dr. Loree Johnson, LMFT, www.drloreejohnson.com

"Pregnancy is a time of life-changing transformation that can be overwhelming, but Josephine's helpful tips and easy-to-follow 5-minute exercises will provide readers with a sense of calm, support, and empowerment. Every pregnant woman needs this book during their journey, and I'm excited to recommend it to all of my patients who graduate from my fertility clinic." --Aimee D. Eyvazzadeh, MD, MPH, "The Egg Whisperer," draimee.org