'I love SOOTHE's friendliness and how easy it is to dip in and out of . . . Thank you, Nahid, for your gentle guidance and your beautiful way with words' Melissa Hemsley
'Such a useful and sustaining book. Everything about life feels calmer, more grounded and more enjoyable now that I am following Nahid's guidance' Cathy Rentzenbrink
'There's no book I know of that will have such a profound effect on your body' Farrah Storr
Our increasingly frantic lifestyles make it difficult to slow down and listen to what our bodies are telling us, paying attention only when they are broken. Soothe brings you back to balance, explaining the workings of your nervous system and helping you restore calm by physically releasing held stresses. Somatic educator Nahid de Belgeonne will teach you how to:
- Cultivate interoception, the crucial body-sensing ability
- Breathe to maximise your oxygen intake for improved body function
- Move from your bones for an integrated mind and body
- Understand and use the healing power of touch
- Combine rest with restful action using your circadian and ultradian rhythms
- Nourish your nervous system with food and nature
- Deeply connect with yourself, others and the ground beneath your feet
A freeing and revolutionary approach to bodily tranquility, Soothe will completely change the way you breathe, move and care for your overworked nervous system.
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781800817104
Number of pages: 288
Weight: 300 g
Dimensions: 214 x 132 x 28 mm
Edition: Main
PRAISE FOR SOOTHE - :
I love Soothe's friendliness and how easy it is to dip in and out of . . . Thank you, Nahid, for your gentle guidance and your beautiful way with words - Melissa Hemsley
Such a useful and sustaining book. Everything about life feels calmer, more grounded and more enjoyable now that I am following Nahid's guidance - Cathy Rentzenbrink
Soothe promises to calm overstimulated nervous systems and help your body release tension - Hello
As I looked at the book and read the description, I felt my shoulders drop . . . I really encourage everyone to go and grab a copy of Soothe - Anna Mathur, The Therapy Edit podcast
There's no book I know of that will have such a profound effect on your body - Farrah Storr, head of writer partnerships, Substack UK and Europe, former editor of Elle UK and Cosmopolitan
A calm, non-woo-woo, essential read for anyone who is simply juggling too many of life's balls - Marianne Jones, writer and podcaster, former editor of Telegraph Magazine, Stella & Grazia
Soothe is a charming, jargon-free guide to understanding your body and finding a calmer way to be - Susan Riley, head of brand, Stylist
You really can judge this book by its cover as Soothe does exactly what it says it does. It's the ultimate manual for calming a stressed-out nervous system and bringing renewed awareness to our bodies and minds amidst today's culture of burnout and disconnection - Lucy Williams, digital content creator
Better than a Swiss clinic, faster than fasting. The Soothe Method truly works - Rebecca Newman, contributing editor, Financial Times
How listening to the signals your body sends you can lead to a calmer, happier lifestyle - Country & Town House
Thoughtful, sensible, real and grounded in personal experience and practice . . . a balanced life that will stand the test of time - Alice Wilkinson, health and wellbeing journalist
Nahid's magic touch radiates through this book and you feel instant calm even just opening the first few pages - Lucie Cave, entertainment editor on Lorraine and chief creative officer Bauer Media
Simple tools to calm the nervous system that people can do at home - The i Paper
PRAISE FOR NAHID DE BELGEONNE - :
I would sincerely recommend seeking her out if things have been getting on top of you, [Nahid] is a wizard at unwinding and relaxing - Sara Pascoe, comedian
Nahid has totally transformed my yoga practice. In a few sessions, she deepened my knowledge and awareness of my body and its movements . . . I always feel blissful after a class with Nahid - Gemma Arterton, actor
De Belgeonne isn't the woo-woo warrior I'd expected - she is grounded and straight-talking, with a deep, authoritative voice - Roisin Kelly, Sunday Times
A chance to go deep into Nahid's teaching is a blissfully restorative experience, and a true investment in the wellbeing of your nervous system - Rosamund Dean, contributing editor, Grazia
Her grounding and warm presence combined with an incredible depth of knowledge makes for a truly meditative, unwinding style of yoga and breathing . . . I always finish the session feeling peaceful and rejuvenated and always turn to Nahid in periods of stress and anxiety - Lucy Williams, stylist and writer
I met Nahid the author at an event on movement and mental health, where I was speaking in September this year. We instantly connected on our core belief that understating your personal stress signals and learning to... More
While I think the book has a lot of useful things to say, I personally found it difficult to engage with and I couldn't really connect with what was being said. But different things work for different people.
I've had the good fortune to experience Nahid's teaching in person, and it's wonderfully gratifying - if not at all surprising - to see that both her amazing presence and incredible caring style of... More
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