Mindfulness for Beginners in 10 Minutes a Day - by Lara Hocheiser (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Find peace and ease stress at any time of day with 10-minute mindfulness

Whether you're having a hectic morning, a nonstop day, or a busy evening, this guide to mindfulness for beginners shows you how to take a break and shift to a more peaceful mindset. No matter your experience level, the simple practices in this book can help you find calm, focus, reconnect with your emotions, or respond to challenging situations as they arise.

Mindfulness for Beginners in 10 Minutes a Day includes:

• Bite-sized exercises--Learn exercises that you can do in 10 minutes or less, like breathing techniques, meditations, journaling, and yoga poses.
• Guided practices--Explore mindfulness step-by-step by setting intentions, breathing slowly, walking mindfully, releasing tension, savoring food, and much more.
• All-day mindfulness--Begin your morning in peace, end your evening with joy, or recenter yourself any time with this guide to mindfulness for beginners.

Gain clarity and reduce stress during your busy day with the simple exercises in Mindfulness for Beginners in 10 Minutes a Day.

Review Quotes

"At its core, mindfulness is simple, but it's far from easy--unless you have Mindfulness for Beginners in 10 Minutes a Day. Exquisitely practical, welcoming, and clear, Lara Hocheiser's approach is gentle yet groundbreaking. She purposefully focuses on 'small m' mindfulness while delivering tools for big, holistic, and empowering change. From brushing our teeth to setting intentions to taking that first sip of coffee or tea in the morning, there is truly something for everyone. What a gift of a book." --Rebecca Pacheco, author of Still Life: The Myths and Magic of Mindful Living and Do Your Om Thing

"From simple things like brushing your teeth and showering to the actions of journaling and yoga, this book provides actionable ways to find more presence, joy, and gratitude. This book makes mindfulness both doable and desirable as a means to self-care and self-love. As someone who has practiced mindfulness for many years, this book made it new and exciting again. I highly recommend Mindfulness for Beginners in 10 Minutes a Day no matter where you are on your mindfulness journey. With her expertise, vulnerability, and clear directions and suggestions, you will feel as though Lara Hocheiser is holding your hand and gently guiding you into this wonderful and supportive practice." --Susan Verde, New York Times bestselling author of I Am series

"Lara Hocheiser gets it--mindfulness can be intimidating and a daunting task in our busy minds and lives. This book outlines a practical approach to implementing mindfulness that fits into activities you're likely already doing daily. You'll be rethinking how you can live mindfully in ways you never thought about before!" --Leslie Tomlinson, MS, certified yoga therapist and yoga teacher trainer

"This is a book for anyone sincerely looking to develop a mindfulness practice or simply learn a few tools to help with stress reduction. Lara Hocheiser has clearly laid out for the reader practical tools that can be easily incorporated into one's daily routine. Lara's expertise is evident on every page, so do yourself a favor and spend some time with a book that is sure to change your life." --Amy DeFilippi, psychotherapist and yoga instructor

With the same warmth and authenticity she exudes in her classes, Lara guides us through dozens of accessible, hands-on starting points for the budding mindfulness practitioner (or the merely curious). And there's no dress code!" --Ron Levine, founder of Mindfulness in Blue Jeans

About the Author

LARA HOCHEISER, E-RYT, RCYT, RCYS, YACEP, is a New York-based author, yoga and mindfulness instructor, and educator. She is the founder of Flow and Grow Kids Yoga, serving students and educators worldwide with programming, curricula, and training