Gill Thackray

The Power of Ancient Wellness

Traditional Remedies and Activities for Modern Living

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 28/12/2023

ISBN: 9781789295979

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Lifestyle

Binding: Paperback

Size: 190 x 147 mm

Extent: 128 pages

Illustration: 2 colour illustrations throughout

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

Do you want to reduce stress, ease burnout, boost your energy and immunity but don’t know where to start? Look no further than the power of ancient wellness.

The ancient world moved to a different rhythm. It was slower, more mindful and closely attuned to nature. The result? A harmonious connection between mind, body and spirit. Together with Gill Thackray, mindfulness teacher, coach and performance psychologist, learn the art of ancient healing: the perfect remedy for modern living.

Featuring over 25 nature-based activities, discover how to improve your sleep, boost your energy and treat everything from anxiety to the common cold and much more. Explaining the science behind what our ancestors knew intuitively, this essential companion will help you to create your own holistic toolkit to optimize your health and wellbeing, as well as overhaul your beauty regime.

Clear your mind with age-old breathwork techniques, restore balance in your body with the life-changing principles of Ayurveda and re-energise your soul with Reiki and more. From traditional tinctures to ancient superfoods, your healing journey starts now. Reconnect with the hidden secrets of our natural world and take care of yourself, the ancient way.

Sales points:

  • The health and wellness sectors continue to boom in a post-Covid world. Reducing stress, easing burnout and boosting energy, immunity and wellbeing are all top priorities.

  • Ancient wellness is having a resurgence, primarily via TikTok, with ‘ancient healing’ reaching over 25 million hits to date. Major outlets from Vogue to Marie Claire are hailing this as one of 2023’s major lifestyle trends.

  • This is an accessible beginners’ guide to ancient wellness, with concise introductions to each practice, combined with practical exercises to try out. You don’t need an excess of experience or kit to get started, just an open mind.

  • Also available in the wellness series: How to Manifest (translated into over 10 languages), The Celestial Handbook and Find Your Life Path

About the Author:

Gill Thackray

Gill Thackray is a performance psychologist, lecturer, author and coach, helping clients globally, to create conscious transformation and positive change. She has lived and worked with indigenous communities around the world, in Southeast Asia and China, studying the science of healing and ancient wisdom traditions. Gill is a trained shamanic practitioner, currently undertaking PhD research into indigenous healing practices and eco-psychology. She can be found at www.planetpositivechange.com Her books include The Mindfulness Coach, The Positivity Coach, How to Manifest (translated into over 10 languages), and The Manifestation Journal, all published by Michael O’Mara Books.

About the Illustrator:

Anna Stead

Anna Stead is an illustrator based in the beautiful North Cotswolds. She draws inspiration from nature, legend, history, folklore, literature, folk art and the mythic arts. She has a background in medieval studies and is a lover of fantasy literature. She can be found with a cat in her lap, playing video games or sketching on her iPad whenever she gets a chance.

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