No matter what we do in life, we will experience wobbles! Wobbles are the physical and mental challenges we encounter both in our yoga practice and in our daily lives. The essays in this book, written by yoga teachers and practitioners, reveal their personal journeys in learning to accept and even be grateful for the wobbles they experience both on and off the yoga mat. Wobbles, these writers agree, are unavoidable, the key is to notice wobbles, not judge them. This book encourages us to think about the types of wobbles we experience both on and off the yoga mat, and challenges us to become more aware of our habitual, often unconscious, approach to managing wobbles. Finally, this book inspires us to embrace our wobbles as a source of wisdom to help us grow and live a satisfying life.

It’s hard to learn when you’re under stress, and a lot harder when your teacher is struggling with stress, too. In a world where stress is unavoidable—where political turmoil, pandemic fallout, and personal challenges touch everyone—this timely book offers much-needed guidance for cutting through the emotional static that can hold teachers back. A specialist in pedagogical strategies with extensive classroom experience, Elizabeth A. Norell explains how an educator’s presence, or authenticity, can be critical to creating transformational spaces for students. And presence, she argues, means uncovering and understanding one’s own internal struggles and buried insecurities—stresses often left unconfronted in an academic culture that values knowing over feeling. Presenting the research on how and why such inner work unlocks transformational learning, The Present Professor equips educators with the tools for crafting a more authentic presence in their teaching work. At a time of crisis in higher education, as teachers struggle to find new ways to relate to, think about, and instruct students, this book holds a key. Implementing more inclusive pedagogies, Norell suggests, requires sorting out our own identities. In short, if we want to create spaces where students have the confidence, comfort, and psychological safety to learn and grow, we have to create spaces where we do, too. The Present Professor is dedicated to that proposition, and to helping educators build that transformational space.

You are about to read a powerful set of strategies that model excellence going back thousands of years into the past to find the most effective ways to help people create lasting change. As you go through the strategies and methods in this book, first apply the principles to your own life. You will experience rapid transformation in your outlook, aptitude, and your ability to influence and connect with others. This book covers: • Essential nlp techniques for a successful life. • How to establish relationships with others. • Master the skills of influencing people. • Comprehension and use of body language. • How to think about the outcomes you want and achieve them. • The art of posing key questions • Productive meetings, negotiations, and sales • Accelerated methods for learning You will find that the dark psychology and manipulation methods in this book will integrate into your life with ease. Think about it, in just a few short days you could have the tools at your disposal to make your enemies run for cover, and the rest of the world eat from the palm of your hand. Once you have analyzed the case studies and understand how to pick up on the subtle signals in any situation, the outcomes you will be able to create for yourself will change your life forever!

"This resource offers six effective teaching stances or "poses" that teachers can use to meet the needs of all students in today's challenging sociopolitical climate"--

Learn to paint in watercolor—with joy and confidence—as you explore simple techniques, popular subjects, and simple papercrafting projects. Watercolor is a wonderful medium to explore your creativity, unwind, and have fun. Whether you’re new to watercolor painting or looking to expand your skills, Watercolor Made Simple will guide you to connect more personally with your watercolor practice and build your painting skills in a relaxing, welcoming way. Nicki Traikos, founder of the popular online art school life i design, wants to help you avoid the struggles and frustrations she experienced when learning to paint with watercolors by providing encouraging instruction, easy tutorials, and beautifully illustrated step-by-step projects. Consider this your invitation to the world of watercolor as you: Get familiar with paints, brushes, and papers Learn fundamental watercolor washes and brushstrokes Explore simple color theory and color mixing Use a sketchbook to gather inspiration Paint more than 15 popular subjects, such as flowers, leaves, feathers, still lifes, and simple landscapes, step by step You’ll also find: Links to helpful video tutorials Charming papercrafting projects to feature your watercolor paintings Tips for storing and displaying your art—and even what to do with paintings you don’t love With gentle encouragement and techniques she has honed through teaching tens of thousands of watercolor students, Nicki will soon have you painting your favorite subjects with ease and enjoyment.

What if, despite the best of intentions, we are raising our children to succeed in a world that no longer exists? The Toddler Brain helps parents recognize the connection that exists between their own parenting behaviors and their child's ability to acquire valuable twenty-first-century skills. Dr. Laura A. Jana draws on studies and stories from pediatrics, neuroscience, social science, and childcare, as well as the world of business and innovation to show parents how to equip their children with seven key skills. Dr. Jana explores the importance of play and curiosity, imagination and empathy, and strategically strengthening children's neural connections in their first five years.

As children, when we learn to write, we gain an important life skill - a practical means of communicating that we end up using almost every day of our lives, if only to jot down a shopping list or dash out an email. As children, we also know instinctively that drawing is a great way to communicate, but later in life it isn't universally valued and nurtured in the way that writing is. It's not seen as a necessity, it's seen as a specialism. As a result, most of us are robbed of a powerful, rewarding and perfectly achievable skill by a set of assumptions that are just plain wrong. In the 18th and 19th centuries drawing was central to a good education, not because we were training future artists, but because we were training future doctors, nurses, scientists, engineers, builders, cartographers, carpenters, plumbers and gardeners. We recognised the power of drawing to reveal, explain and clarify where words alone fell short. Florence Nightingale's visualisations of mortality data in the Crimean War saved many lives. From the scruffy sketchbook pages of Alexander Graham Bell came the first telephone. Charles Darwin grabbed a scrap of paper and mapped out the tree of life. They all understood that a good drawing is not one that is beautiful but one that does its job. Not a work of art, but art that works. How to Draw Anything sets out to repair our broken relationship with drawing. Firstly, this book asks you to pick up that pencil from where you left it all those years ago and start making pictures again. It will give you back the confidence and joy in drawing you never should have lost. And secondly, How to Draw Anything will equip you with new means of solving problems, sharing ideas and telling stories. It will take drawing out of the art world and put it into your world, introducing you to drawing as a practical tool for everyday life that will change the way you work, think and communicate.

The intention of this book is to help you claim back the life of personal respect, integrity and honour you were always destined to live. This book is aimed at anyone who has a dream inside waiting to break out but is imprisoned by their personal history. It does not aim to provide the answers, but hopes instead to provoke you into asking the right questions about your life and how you really want to live it: The rest is up to you. This book is part of a series of four, which are defined as 'living books'; in other words, as readers read and learn and grow, and feedback to us, we want to evidence that learning and growing so maybe other peoples' learning and growing can acquire compassion and wisdom about their own and others' lives less painfully. As the authors of this book, we have learned certain incontrovertible truths; the most important one being that we are all ultimately responsible for our own life stories. We have the final decision on what story we choose to tell. If it is too late to change the chapters that have preceded where we are now, we certainly have the power to transform the rest of the story to describe our blooming. Contained within these pages, and the pages of the other three books comprising the series, are some ideas to help you along the way All the words and phrases used throughout the series are intended to be explained within the context of how they are presented. If however, you do not understand anything you read, please ask for an explanation. We will be happy to clarify in later editions and via our website updates. We can be contacted at: [email protected] or via our website at www.AcornProductions.org

Discover the Thrill of Adventures Right from Your Living Room Imagine transforming your living space into the launchpad for an extraordinary journey of discovery, creativity, and wellness. Escape the Boring: A Sofa Explorer's Guide to Active Living is your indispensable guide to breaking free from the mundane and injecting excitement, adventure, and joy into every day--without stepping outside your front door. Embark on a transformative quest to redefine what it means to live actively, starting from the comfort and familiarity of your own sofa. This guide unveils how a shift in mindset, coupled with simple adjustments to your surroundings, can open up a world of intrigue and new hobbies. Discover the secrets to finding joy in the small things, setting the stage for perpetual adventure, and creating personal spaces that inspire and energise. Dive into the art of indoor gardening, mastering the care of succulents and nurturing an enchanting herb garden, ready to elevate your culinary creations. Speaking of which, explore the rich tapestry of global cuisines from your kitchen, with theme nights that take you on a gustatory journey around the world. But why stop there? Boost your physical and mental well-being by designing a customised no-equipment workout routine, delving into the calming practices of yoga and mindfulness, or unleashing your creativity through art, writing, and music. Escape the Boring doesn't just offer activities; it offers a new way of seeing and interacting with your world, encouraging growth, learning, and happiness in every chapter. From mastering new languages to hosting virtual gatherings, from board games and puzzles to digital voyages and home-based volunteering, this guide offers a plethora of options to keep your days filled with wonder and discovery. And for those looking to contribute positively to our planet, tips on sustainable living from the comfort of your couch will inspire you to make changes that benefit both your home and the wider world. Don't settle for a passive existence. Turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and embark on a thrilling adventure of self-discovery and boundless creativity. Whether you're looking to enhance your personal wellbeing, explore new hobbies, or simply inject some fun into your routine, Escape the Boring: A Sofa Explorer's Guide to Active Living is your ticket to a brighter, more engaged life. Are you ready to redefine what it means to live actively?