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A book challenge from my friend on Facebook has been thought provoking for me all week. There are several books which have been seminal for me in terms of learning and teaching yoga and meditation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One work of art I\u2019ve come across that I have previously included in my mindfulness course is \u2018Quiet the Mind\u2019<\/a> by Matthew Johnstone. Matthew is an author and illustrator who draws on his lived experience of depression and meditation. His work with his wife, Ainsley Johnstone<\/a> is as honest and moving as it is educational and invaluable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s so important to have help and understanding when you have mental health issues. Please reach out. In Australia, Lifeline is a free telephone crisis counselling service that\u2019s available 24-7 on 13 11 14 and online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Photo by Lesly Juarez on Unsplash A book challenge from my friend on Facebook has been thought provoking for me all week. There are several books which have been seminal for me in terms of learning and teaching yoga and meditation. One work of art I\u2019ve come across that I have previously included in my … <\/p>\n

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