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Make good sleep an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this step-by-step guide to resetting your sleep patterns. New science has revealed the importance of sleep as one of the key foundation stones of good health.If you've ever found yourself hell-bent with broken sleep, unable to lower down the white light, tossing and turning until daybreak dawns upon you, then this may be the book for you!This little self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic healing, featuring:-A down to earth guide to tackle a wide range of sleep concerns with over 40 proven strategies-Detailed information based on a 360 degree approach to achieving excellent sleep written by an expert in the field -Features practices, routines and exercised accompanied by step-by-step illustrationsDive deep into the pages of this brilliant book on sleep to explore targeted meditation, movement and breathing exercises. Discover how light, colour, and sound could hold the key to healthy sleep; and find out how to get to the root of the underlying causes of chronic sleep problems. It's time to reset your sleep patterns to suit your lifestyle and draw on practical techniques to overcome common sleep disruptors, from stress to shift-work, insomnia to sleep apnoea. A recent UK study found that only 38% of respondents were classified a good sleepers, with around 1 in 3 people suffering from mild insomnia. New sleep science tells us that poor sleep is linked to obesity, diabetes, cancer, and even a shorter life-span! This book offers over 40 practical sleep strategies, to tailor to your individual needs and reset your sleep patterns to suit you. It is the only accessible and giftable book, grounded in sleep science, providing so many practical steps, strategies and top tips across a broad range of topics. Set out to answer a plethora of burning sleep-related questions you may have, whether it's: 'How can you improve the quality of your sleep?, 'What do you do when your sleep is disturbed?' or 'How many hours do you need for a good night's sleep? The targeted sleep-promotion meditation, movement and stress-relief exercise in this book form part of a 360-degree holistic approach to sleep, helping to make excellent sleep a reality for even the most challenged of sleepers.It's time to wake up to the true power of sleep, and enhance the quality of your life for the better. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So once you've completed Sleep, why not explore more books in DK's Little Book of Self-Care series? Discover how to make aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine in Aromatherapy, or immerse yourself in the power of breathing to focus your mind in Breathwork.

Harness the power of your own hands and make Reiki an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this step-by-step guide to harmonising and healing. Heard of the term but don't know where to begin? No worries, DK has got you covered!A Reiki session produces a feeling of radiance and a sense of calm, peace, security and harmony of body and mind. It can also help to alleviate pain and treat stress and anxiety. The practice of Reiki is intuitive and involves tuning into internal energy by laying your hands on or close to targeted areas of the body to identify blockages, and using placement and pressure to encourage a healthy flow of life energy. Sound like something that can benefit you? Then this may be the book for you!This little self-care book will take you on a breathtaking journey of holistic healing, featuring:-A down-to-earth guide of over 40 step-by-step Reiki techniques to use at home -Detailed information written by a reliable expert in the field -Features practices, routines and exercised accompanied by easy-to-follow visual illustrationsDive deep into the pages of this brilliant massage book to explore meditation, mantra, visualisation, breathwork and more, all within a hands-on healing guide. Discover how to reset your anatomical pain maps, and connect to the universal energy that flows within your true self, all from the comfort and safety of your own home!Did you know that Reiki has been the subject of a number of scientific studies that have found evidence in support of Reiki as an effective self-therapy for reducing pain and anxiety. Fans of Reiki even include Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow and Angelina Jolie! It's no secret that self-care is a vital tool for navigating the challenges of modern living. In a society where stress and anxiety mounts and self-esteem takes a dive, it can be challenging to know where to begin. Don't worry, DK has got you covered! Whether you're experiencing stress and anxiety in your work or personal life and you're seeking a wider range of self-care practices, or you wish to widen your knowledge and experience on healing techniques through meditation and mantras, this wonderful well-being book has something for everyone to discover. A must-have volume for those seeking to explore a wider range of self-care practices, whether you're interested in wellness trends and are open to trying new therapies, or you are experiencing painful muscles and joints and wish to remedy this via self-therapy. It's time to wake up to the true power of Reiki and enhance the quality of your life for the better. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So once you've completed Self-Reiki, why not explore more books in DK's Little Book of Self-Care series? Discover how to make aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine in Aromatherapy, or immerse yourself in the power of breathing to focus your mind in Breathwork.

Take control of chronic or recurring pain yourself to achieve life-changing results.New science confirms that trigger-point massage is one of the most effective ways to relieve pain. In a uniquely accessible package,Trigger Points gives you 40 simple, step-by-step exercises you can safely use at home to target pain - from long-term, debilitating backache or repetitive strain injury to migraines or acute, post-injury pain.Leading Harley Street therapist Amanda Oswald specialises in working with chronic pain conditions. In this book, she explains how trigger points - small, tender knots of connective tissue - can cause symptoms, either around the trigger point itself or referred to elsewhere in the body. Pressure and massage can release these knots and bring immediate, long-lasting relief. Identify your pain patterns, locate the trigger points responsible using detailed body maps, then find and treat the trigger points accurately and safely. Each exercise shows you how to position your body, different ways to apply pressure, how long to sustain it, and how often to repeat the process for optimal.With Trigger Points you'll get the accurate advice you need to treat your pain yourself - with confidence.

Use breathwork to transform every area of your life. New science confirms what traditional practitioners have known for centuries - that breathing mindfully can be key to achieving spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing. In a beautifully illustrated package, Breathwork gives you 50 simple, targeted, step-by-step breath practices and visualizations you can do at home to balance body and mind, access inner wisdom, overcome anxiety, anger or insomnia, alleviate pain and depression, nurture self-esteem and more.Internationally renowned author and teacher Nathalia Westmacott-Brown draws together a range of simple, safe, and transformational routines from a wide variety of traditions and modalities, including conscious connected breathing, pranayama, holographic breathwork, and qigong. Follow her guidance on the benefits of each exercise, how to position your body, the speed and depth of breaths, how long to spend, and how often to practise.With Breathwork, you'll discover how breathing with purpose and control can help you to heal - and to become the healthiest and happiest you can be.

Make aromatherapy an indispensable part of your everyday self-care routine with this comprehensive holistic healing guide. If you're in search of a more natural approach to health and wellbeing, expert Louise Robinson has created over 40 bespoke remedies, blends, and rituals to transform your body and mind - the perfect antidote to the stresses of everyday life.Science now supports what practitioners have long known: that oils derived from plants have powerful therapeutic properties, working holistically on mind, body, and spirit. From massage oils to boost immunity, to room diffusers to help you sleep - this book is your complete guide to essential oils and their healing properties. Harness the power of essential oils and discover:- What aromatherapy is and the benefits of the practice- How essential oils work - What ingredients and equipment you will need to get started- How to use essential oils safely with guidance to both air and skin applications- Easy-to-follow illustrated guides for practical home remedies and wellbeing treatments- Relaxing, restoring, and revitalising alternative therapies including detox routines, energising and mood-lifting oil blends, immunity-boosting, and relaxation massagesThis aromatherapy book takes you on an empowering journey of self-care. It begins by unpacking what aromatherapy and essential oils are, how to use them correctly and how to safely get the most out of them. This reference book is divided into wellbeing treatments designed to uplift the mind, body, and spirit. Also included are healing treatments designed to address, relieve, and help cure a range of common conditions. Your Essential Toolkit For Wellness in The Modern World Aromatherapy is about more than just beautiful smelling aromas that come from essential oils. This carefully curated collection of blends, remedies, and practices shows you how to practice aromatherapy at home. Extract and blend your own aromatic essential oils to care for and heal yourself, follow step-by-step massage routines, and combine aromatherapy with yoga, meditation, and breathwork to deliver maximum benefit to you.Complete the Series:Once you've completed Aromatherapy (Little Book of Self-Care), look out for more books in this series from DK Books. Discover indispensable everyday self-care routines in the other titles from the self-care series including Ayurveda, Breathwork, Sleep and more.

Make excellent sleep a life-changing reality for you - now. New science has revealed the importance of sleep as one of the key foundation stones of good health.Take control of your sleep with over 40 proven strategies, based on a 360 degree approach to achieving excellent sleep. Find targeted meditation, movement and breathing exercises; discover how light, colour, and sound could hold the key to healthy sleep; and find out how to get to the root of the underlying causes of chronic sleep problems. Reset your sleep patterns to suit your lifestyle and draw on practical techniques to overcome common sleep disruptors, including stress, jet-lag, and shift-work.Let the dream of better sleep become a life-changing reality.

Harness the power of your own hands and use Reiki techniques at home - to harmonise and heal.Reiki promotes inner balance and natural healing to alleviate pain, stress, anxiety, and more.Discover how to tune into your internal life force with over 40 step-by-step self-Reiki practices you can do yourself - anytime, anywhere. Use a range of practical meditation, mindfulness, and breathwork-focused Reiki exercises to connect with the universal energy. And harness the power of your hands to identify physical, emotional, and spiritual blockages - encouraging a healthy flow of energy throughout your entire being.Bring peace, radiance, and balance to every area of your life with self Reiki.

Balance mind, body, and spirit with your own essential Ayurvedic self-care toolkit.New science has revealed the effectiveness of Ayurveda as a 360-degree approach to physical and mental wellness, tailored to the individual.This book directly delivers practical Ayurvedic advice according to your specific needs - as though you were having an Ayurvedic consultation. Sonja Shah-Williams has curated a collection of tried and tested Ayurvedic practices and remedies including foods, oils, yoga, and meditation, that you can apply to your need or situation - to aid sleep, increase energy, boost immunity, relieve digestive problems, improve relationships, and much more.