The Spirit Almanac, Emma Loewe
The Spirit Almanac, Emma Loewe
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The Spirit Almanac
A Modern Guide to Ancient Self-Care

Author: Emma Loewe, Lindsay Kellner

Narrator: Elizabeth Romanski

Unabridged: 7 hr 11 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 10/16/2018

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

From two of mindbodygreen's top editors comes an essential companion for anyone seeking a deeper spiritual life.
 
Taking time to nourish yourself and connect to the rhythms of the Earth can feel like a tall order when your days are packed to the brim but this beautifully illustrated handbook can make it a whole lot easier. The Spirt Almanac provides readers with potent, accessible rituals they will  want to call on again and again throughout the year to feel more grounded, aligned with their purpose, and in touch with their own innate sense of knowing.
 
Readers will be invited to practice and personalize dozens of routines incorporating science-backed techniques like breathwork, meditation, and aromatherapy, as well as more esoteric offerings like astrology, crystals, and tarot. Along the way, they will learn the fascinating history of ritual and trace these ancient spiritual practices through the ages to modern day applications from several true masters—from reiki healers to psychologists to sound therapists—who live and breathe this work. Divided by the four seasons, this book features dozens of ideas for spirit and soul enriching rituals including:
 
· Honor the quiet of winter and the start of the year by setting new intentions with a seed planting ritual
· Come spring, try a breathwork ritual to release blocks and move forward
· Celebrate summer with a forest bathing ritual to clear your mind or a crystal ritual for an open, receptive heart
· Wind down in fall with a self-soothing full moon ceremony to reflect on the year
 
The Spirit Almanac will infuse your life with more joy, gratitude, and a deeper connection to yourself and our Mother Earth.

*Includes a Bonus PDF of recipes and yoga sequences.

About The Author

Emma Loewe is the sustainability editor at mindbodygreen. She also curates mbg's new-age, spirituality content. A runner, photographer, and wannabe minimalist, she currently lives in Manhattan.   Lindsay Kellner is the senior lifestyle and beauty editor at mindbodygreen. She is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, host of the Well Aware podcast, and an artist. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband and cat.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Plateresca on January 25, 2020

This book is definitely well-intended, but I didn't get a lot of new information from it. It is a hodgepodge of the basics of various theories one could supposedly define as New Age, with some pieces of advice from experts in those fields - more, in fact, like a magazine than a book. I wanted to fin......more

Goodreads review by Katerina on September 24, 2019

4/5 If you are looking into grounding rituals that bring you closer to nature, the ancestors, and the universe - than look no further. From crystal healing to cleansing baths this book had so many amazing rituals that I would not mind trying. I loved that the authors went into the history of each topi......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on January 14, 2019

Great book full of ideas for creating specific rituals throughout the year and also full of ways to create (carry further) your own rituals. I liked the focus on the moon and the seasons! I'm going to be paying more attention to those going forward.......more

Goodreads review by Chantel on December 16, 2018

I listened to the audiobook on Scribd while I completed my Sunday chores. This book is a good introduction to spiritual practices and rituals. Many of the recommendations shared are already apart of my life but there are other aspects and rituals that I'm curious about. Crystals and tarot cards top......more

Goodreads review by Mitchell on August 09, 2021

Some of the stuff in here is solid and interesting. However it is held back by its more general New Age vibe and somewhat limited variety to the outlined rituals. Other commentators have raised the issue of cultural appropriation as well and while I do not think it is present enough to write off the......more

Quotes

"If you're seeking to create an accessible, meaningful relationship with yourself via your personal practices, the science-based and spirit-rich offerings in Spirit Almanac are calling to you. This well-researched and articulate compendium of modern ways to respect and welcome ancient traditions hadn't been created—until now. With our current (and for many of us, necessary) always-on relationship to tech and media, 
this book offers the perfect course correction. I've folded and marked up almost every page for myself and for my future teachings." 

—Elena Brower, author of best-selling Practice You and Art of Attention
 
 
"The Spirit Almanac is equal parts practical and magical, giving anybody the tools to ritualize their life and connect to the wisdom within."
 
—Ruby Warrington, Founder of The Numinous and author of Material Girl, Mystical World
 
“There’s a lot of information out there regarding esoteric self care, wellness, and rituals. I hear from so many people stuck with the overwhelm of ‘Where do they come from, how do they work, do they work, where do I start?’. This almanac is a grounded and comprehensive map to the realm of the natural and phenomenal.”
 
–Amanda Chantal Bacon, Founder of Moon Juice and author of The Moon Juice Cookbook: Cook Cosmically for Body, Beauty, and Consciousness

"Spirit Almanac is a must-buy book filled with lots of accessible techniques that will help to fill your soul!"
 
— Colleen & Jason Wachob, co-founders of mindbodygreen
 
"In the age of ritual this book is the ultimate go-to guide. It details a ceremony for every season with a celebration for every type of reader. Do your self-care practice a favor and invest in this book— it will transform the way you approach the ritual of everyday. Truly transformational." 
 
— Emma Mildon, best-selling author of The Soul Searcher's Handbook and Evolution of Goddess
 
 
 “A handbook and guidebook for anyone wanting more from life than work and computers and Netflix and the gym....it’s a way to find deeper meaning in your life… what it means to be a human and honor every step of the way.”

— Alexandra Roxo, co-founder of Moon Club

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