An essential and practical guide that explains the principles of mindfulness and shows how its simple, effective rituals can help you find your pathway to better living.Journey into Mindfulness gently, but expertly, explains the principles of mindfulness, and shows how its rituals can help you find a path to better, less stressful,  living. Being in the present moment can be harder than we think in a  tech-filled world of to-do lists. This guide shows you easy, enjoyable and effective ways to slow down and develop awareness of your  thoughts, actions and the environment. Exercises include step-by-step  breathing and sound, eating, and walking meditations and  movement sequences inspired by chi gong, tai chi and yoga to bring the  mind and body into the present moment. In this essential book by leading mindfulness educator and author Dr Patrizia Collard, discover the meditations and body moves to combat stress and anxiety,  deal with fear and procrastination, eat better, manage change, love more  and ultimately feel the joy of being 'in the now'.Contents include: - The beginnings - Stepping out of autopilot into the now - Being with fear - Low mood and procrastination - Illness and loss - Cultivating older age - Reducing stress and anger - Mindful eating - Self-acceptance: loving kindness and compassion - Journey's end