Tessa Wardleyová je environmentální profesionálka a nadšenkyně pro dobrodružství v přírodě. S akademickým zázemím v mořské a sladkovodní biologii se věnuje psaní knih, které inspirují ostatní k propojení s přírodním světem pro jejich zdraví a pohodu planety. Její díla zdůrazňují, jak objevovat svět prostřednictvím nových cest a stezek, a vybízejí k aktivnímu pohybu v přírodě, ať už běháním nebo plaváním. Wardleyová sdílí své přesvědčení, že každý den a každé nové místo představuje příležitost k prozkoumání a ocenění přírodního světa.
Our oceans need our help now! Packed with facts you never knew about the effects of climate change and pollution on our oceans, and simple actions you can take every day to protect our seas, this is an urgent read for anyone interested in the fate and wellbeing of our blue planet.
As we face a global environmental crisis, The Eco Hero Handbook addresses all your eco-anxieties and dilemmas to empower you to become part of the solution. Looking behind the slogans and exploring the myths, this handy guide offers a clear and balanced exploration of the major eco-debates, enabling you to make decisions based on facts. Featuring practical steps for positive action in all areas of your life, find solutions to all your environment-related challenges, including: How can I keep my house clean but low impact? How can I reduce my overall energy use in the home? How can I protect my plants without using chemicals? Which transport choices will help cut carbon emissions? Is it okay to eat any meat? Organised by area of life (home, out and about, work, food and activism), each issue is paired with a practical solution and the evidence to back it up. From recycling to eating sustainably, ethical fashion to being an eco-conscious tourist, this book is the essential guide to the little changes that will make a big difference.
Exploring the practice of swimming in natural bodies of water, this book emphasizes the connection between mindful living and the experience of wild swimming. It delves into the sensory and meditative aspects of immersing oneself in rivers, lakes, and seas, highlighting how these experiences foster a deeper awareness of the environment and oneself. Through this lens, readers are encouraged to embrace the tranquility and rejuvenation that comes from engaging with nature in a mindful way.
Mindfulness in Wild Swimming explores how swimming in rivers, lakes and seas is the epitome of conscious living, guiding the reader through practical mindful exercises and technique tips, and reveals how wild swimming can be the ultimate physical meditation.
“Designed to coach us to see running as a spiritually enriching activity that connects us to our breath, body and the natural world.” - Healthy - Holland & Barrett magazine “In this beautifully illustrated book, author Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner will value and remember” - Your Healthy Living “An inspiring guide to cheer you on through the ups and downs of running.” - Fit & Well Mindful Thoughts for Runners explores the ways in which running offers us an opportunity to deepen our levels of awareness, lifting our souls as well as our endorphin levels! Part of the Mindful Thoughts series, this beautifully illustrated little book meditates on all aspects of running , including: Running rituals The running community Running for charity Dealing with injury The power of breath Listening to the body . . . and much more Running can be a spiritually enriching activity , as well as a physical one—reconnecting us to our breath, our bodies, and the natural world around us with every steady step. Author and environmentalist Tessa Wardley meditates on the holistic nature of running, through 25 focused reflections offering meaningful insights that every runner from barefoot to track will value and remember. If you like this, you might also be interested in Mindful Thoughts for Walkers . . .