Exploring the intersection of art history and social media, this groundbreaking study examines Instagram as a significant visual archive and medium. Ward reinterprets traditional concepts like aura and the gaze, highlighting how they transform in the context of digital engagement. By framing social media as an art historical intervention, the work encourages readers to reassess both the discipline of art history and their own relationship with contemporary visual culture.
This delightful 3-volume box set brings together accessible introductions to spiritual healing practices, Meditation by Tara Ward, Mindfulness by Wendy Hobson and Chakras by Julian Flanders.Illustrated in full-colour, these essential guides explore the history of these practices and how to bring them into your daily life, including relationships, career and spiritual development. Useful exercises, charts and diagrams are dotted throughout, making these books wonderful reference guides to keep coming back to.In Meditation , readers can learn about mantras, yantras and scents for deep meditation, how to clear troubling spots in their meditation path and much more. Mindfulness is an invaluable guide to those struggling with modern ills, with exercises that will help readers release stress and tension and appreciate the joy that every day brings. Chakras teaches readers the properties of each chakra, meditations for unblocking your chakras and how to keep them in balance to achieve lasting peace and happiness.Presented in a delightful hard-shell boxset, they make a wonderful gift for anyone wishing to improve their lives through spiritual healing.
A seasonal guide to finding happiness, with rituals, tips and affirmations
The book offers a comprehensive guide to meditation, featuring practical techniques and enriching insights to elevate the practice. It covers essential topics such as the use of mantras and scents, chakra work, and overcoming obstacles in meditation. Presented in a beautifully designed hardback edition, it serves as both a resource and a gift for those looking to deepen their understanding and experience of meditation, ultimately aiming to enhance life's joys.
Discover the Power of Inner Reflection and Dreams
Exploring the transformative effects of meditation, this guide offers over 80 exercises designed to enhance self-fulfillment. It covers diverse practices such as chakra work, dream analysis, sleep exercises, and karma meditations, encouraging readers to transcend everyday life and savor each moment. Through these guided meditations, individuals are empowered to navigate their unique paths with confidence and joy, unlocking the life-altering potential of mindfulness and self-discovery.
"Learn how to create stunning, heirloom-quality quilts for your home with the 23 designs in Quilting by Hand. The projects in this book are diverse, versatile and fit for a bed, a couch, or for a new baby to grow into. Riane starts with the basics, instructions will include tutorials for both hand piecing and machine piecing, as well as other beginner-friendly handwork techniques. With thoughtful details that are interesting but minimal, designs will provide a mix of quilt complexity; some quilts can be completed in a weekend, and others may take weeks or months. Riane Elise brings quilting to the forefront with her natural and modern approach, focussing on craftsmanship, tradition, contemporary design, slow stitching, and making with intention"--Publisher's description
A guide to loss and grief, with an emphasis on self-care, task-focused meditation and mindfulness.
The exercises included are designed to enhance understanding of the way the universe works and of the energies that can be harnessed to help sort out problems and create a beneficial balance within individuals.
The book offers a seven-step personal development program aimed at helping readers rediscover joy and fulfillment in life. Each chapter features mindful exercises that encourage actionable steps toward happiness. Its pocket-sized format, complemented by beautiful full-color illustrations, makes it convenient for daily use, allowing readers to easily integrate its techniques into their routines.