Miraval

Louie Schwartzberg

Miraval is an internationally renowned, award-winning resort and spa with a reputation as the premier destination for the practice of mindfulness and creating a life in balance. Mindful Intentions is a very special collaboration between the experts at Miraval and the world’s preeminent nature cinematographer, Louis Schwartzberg. Whether it’s a bird’s-eye view of the top of Niagara Falls or an intimate look at a hummingbird’s union with a flower blossom, each photograph is more astonishing than the next. The images are all paired with quotations, or Mindful Intentions, from either a Miraval specialist or from Schwartzberg himself. A Mindful Intention is a word, phrase, or sentence that is used as a cue to help the mind focus on a singular, purposeful thought. Paired with these particular photos, every Mindful Intention provides a unique opportunity for the reader to take a meditative moment to withdraw from daily stresses and turn inward. Accompanying the book is a breathtaking video, featuring Miraval’s Mindful Intentions along with Schwartzberg’s cinematography. The video offers yet another dimension to this inspired approach to mindful practice. Mindful Intentions is meant to provide powerful tools for the reader to discover a deeper experience of peace, balance, joy, and healing.

Mindful Intentions

Mindful Living is designed to help you more fully celebrate each moment of your life. Twelve specialists from the Miraval resort—ranging from exercise physiologists to chefs to spiritual healers—bring their expertise to chapters centered on the key tenets of the Miraval philosophy, such as balance, joy, and developing the ability to overcome obstacles. This book brings Miraval to the reader and is designed to be helpful for both those who have never visited and regular guests of the resort. Through recipes, exercises, meditations, and spa treatments, readers are shown a wide variety of practical ways to implement the changes they desire. While the topics addressed in Mindful Living may seem broad, they are held together through the concept of mindfulness. Mindfulness is the ability to live in the present, using simple tools like the breath to help you remain focused, calm, and capable of making the kind of decisions that will lead to a better life. Just as life is a journey, so is Mindful Living, moving through the months of the year and encouraging you to get the most out of each stage of the cycle.

Mindful Living

Internationally renowned and award-winning Miraval Resort & Spa sits at the foot of the sprawling Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Arizona. There, nestled within the warm desert landscape, Miraval is the premier destination for life betterment—a place where guests feel, are, and can be more. Since its beginning in 1996, Miraval has upheld a powerfully simple vision: life is more meaningful and enjoyable when one's physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and intellectual components are in balance. Miraval has since become the pioneer for mindfulness in every aspect of life. One of the pillars of Miraval's success is that healthy food can taste good. Long celebrated for delectable masterpieces in spa cuisine, Miraval's culinary team has created this compilation of balanced recipes, representing an invitation to continue eating the Miraval way—by expanding, mixing, and learning more about your needs while bringing diet into balance. Mindfulness is a term heard and seen often at Miraval, and it is the core concept that shapes our programs and environment. Being “in the moment” takes practice, yet it is exhilarating and produces new experiences at every turn . . . for when you are fully present, you also make better choices that will lead to a healthier, happier, and more balanced life. Our cookbook will give you the inspiration and tools to bring mindfulness to your table. From mouthwatering entrées to decadent desserts, you will confidently create nutrient-packed, utterly delicious meals.

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