Looking at Mindfulness by Christophe Andre

Looking at Mindfulness by Christophe Andre

Stop doing, stop moving, stop twisting and turning.

These are the first steps toward inner calm and increased mental clarity, says psychiatrist and leading meditation practitioner Christophe Andr , who in this book guides us through the art of mindfulness, beginning with art itself. Looking at Mindfulness collects classic and esoteric paintings, from Rembrandt to Hopper to Magritte, and offers a lucid commentary on the inner workings of each. Andr describes the dynamic on the canvas, and turns to the viewer's own reactions, exploring the connection between what we see and what we feel. Moving beyond the art on the page, Andr teaches us what it means to consider our surroundings, our daily interactions and obligations, and their effect on our inner well-being. The paintings are a visual and tangible first step to understanding mindfulness and the benefits of living in the moment. In practicing mindfulness, within ourselves and out in the world, each of us can make immediate, meaningful, and permanent changes in our well-being and the well-being of others.

Beautifully written, wonderfully accessible for any novice or expert, Looking at Mindfulness delivers practical steps and a comprehensive understanding of the practice and meaning of mindfulness and meditation. An authentic and effortless voice, Andr brings clarity to what it means to live mindfully and how we can make a more conscious effort to do so.

From the Hardcover edition.

Christophe André is a successful author and psychotherapist from France who has been meditating for many years. He leads meditation classes at Paris's Sainte-Anne Hospital, assisting individuals in overcoming their pain and enjoying their lives. Looking at Mindfulness is his most creative and personal work after a string of critically acclaimed books.

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ISBN 13	9780399175633
ISBN 10	0399175636
Title	Looking at Mindfulness
Author	Christophe Andre
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Blue Rider Press
Year published	2015-03-03
Number of pages	304
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.