Finding Your Calm

As the world's oldest and largest independent publisher of books for body, mind, and spirit, Llewellyn is dedicated to bringing our readers the very best in metaphysical books and resources. Since 1901, we've been at the forefront of holistic and metaphysical publishing and thought. We've been a source of illumination, instruction, and new perspectives on a wealth of topics, including astrology, tarot, wellness, earth-based spirituality, magic, and the paranormal. From e-books to tarot-themed iPhone apps, Llewellyn has embraced the Digital Age to continue our mission.Llewellyn also partners with Italian publisher Lo Scarabeo, as the exclusive US and Canadian distributor of their beautiful tarot and oracle decks. They also partner with Blue Angel, an Australian publisher of oracles, books, CDs, and other sidelines.Gail Bussi is a writer, artist, kitchen witch, and professional cook. After running a catering company and writing a cookbook, she returned to her long-held interest in herbs and green magic. Gail has studied holistic herbalism, natural healing, and mindfulness.~Jiulio Consiglio (Ontario, Canada) is a spiritual teacher and author who focuses on the transformative power of inner stillness, the mind-body-spirit connection, and psychic abilities development. His message is that there is life beyond fear and incessant thinking and it is found in the dimension of inner stillness. Jiulio is the author of Your Inner Healer and Open Your Third Eye, and he is a contributor to Finding Your Calm. He offers his consciousness-based teachings to individuals and groups. Visit him at www.JiulioConsiglio.com.~

"Just when you think you know exactly how to relax and restore your energy, you realize there's so much more available to help you achieve calm! Discover the variety of ways these inspiring and knowledgeable authors are able to convey different methods to open your mind, body and soul to heal and restore peace. The diverse approaches in this book are accessible and restorative and a gift we can all easily utilize!"—Melanie Barnum, author of The Book of Psychic Symbols"This exciting yet serene collection of practices, meditations, and helpful insights by authors, practitioners, and experts in their field delivers the chill. It offers a variety of practical suggestions, many that I never considered, to shake off the stress and burnout and relax and rest. In this busy, stressful, and fast-paced world we live in, this book is a powerful resource that you can draw from over and over for years to come."—Sherrie Dillard, bestselling author of I'm Still With You

• ContentsIntroduction: Angela A. Wix 1Chapter 1: Tune In to Your Body's Wisdom (Emily A. Francis) 7Chapter 2: Calming Techniques for Empaths (Kristy Robinett) 27Chapter 3: Aromatherapy for Peace and Calm (Gail Bussi) 47Chapter 4: Visualize Your Way to Peace (Chanda Parkinson) 65Chapter 5: The Calming Effects of Chakra Work (Jiulio Consiglio) 87Chapter 6: Astrology and Self-Care (Leah Patterson) 109Chapter 7: Creating Calm Through Your Vagus Nerve (Cyndi Dale) 131Chapter 8: Meditation Simplified (Shai Tubali) 151Chapter 9: Find Calm Through EFT and Tapping (Amy B. Scher) 169Chapter 10: Find Peace Through Good Sleep Practices (Angela A. Wix) 185Chapter 11: The Calming Effects of ASMR (Shannon Yrizarry) 215Chapter 12: Amplifying Joy and Gratitude Through Mindfulness (Melanie C. Klein with Marc Cordon) 233Contributor Biographies 247