Mindfulness in Wild Swimming: Meditations on Nature Flow [Hardcover]

Mindfulness in Wild Swimming explores how swimming in rivers, lakes, and seas is the epitome of conscious living. Zen-seeker Tessa Wardley reconnects the physical and spiritual cycles of life to the changing seasons and flow of wild waters worldwide and leads the reader on to a mindful journey through the natural world. With expert insight and personal anecdote, she shares a sparkling clarity on why our relationship with open water is so fundamental to pure wellbeing, and reveals how wild swimming can be the ultimate physical meditation.Tessa Wardleyis a river-lover and mini-adventurer who has worked and played in waters worldwide from New Zealand to the Arctic Circle. She is a senior policy advisor with the Environment Department and before that, principle in a global environmental consultancy and policy advisor to the Environment Agency. She has written The River Book,The Woodland Book, andThe Countryside Book, inspirational titles encouraging readers to have adventures outdoors. Tessa is now the Director of Communications and Advocacy with The Rivers Trust.

She is also author ofThe Ocean Hero Handbook andMindful Thoughts for Runners.Contents
Introduction
Chapter One: Taking the Plunge
Chapter Two: The Solo Swim
Chapter Three: Swimming with Friends
Chapter Four: Swimming Adventures
Chapter Five: Reflections from the Riverbank
Chapter Six: Water Wisdom
Further Reading & Websites
The Mindfulness Series
Index
Acknowledgements