Vidyamala Burch has suffered with chronic pain for over 30 years due to congenital weakness, a car accident and unsuccessful surgery. She is now a wheelchair user. In this positive and reassuring new book, she identifies that it is our resistance to pain which causes it to be so distressing and miserable. We don't want it to be happening to us, and we wish we weren't experiencing it. LIVING WELL WITH PAIN AND ILLNESS is a practical guide to living with and managing chronic pain through the principle of mindfulness. By developing a calm awareness of your body and your pain, you can learn to let go of the frustration and suffering that you associate the pain with, and the pain will reduce.Vidyamala Burch uses easy-to follow breathing techniques and powerful mindfulness meditations which teach you how to live in the present moment. LIVING WELL WITH PAIN AND ILLNESS includes helpful illustrations, offers effective ways of managing chronic pain and is a must-read for all sufferers.

I admire Vidyamala Burch tremendously. Her approach could save your life - and give iot back to you'. Jon Kabat-Zinn, bestselling author of FULL CATASTROPHE LIVING

About the Author
Vidyamala Burch is co-founder of the well-respected Breathworks pain management organisation (www.breathworks-mindfulness.co.uk). She suffers from long-term physical pain due to major spinal injuries, and has practised and taught mindfulness and meditation, particularly as a support to living with pain, for many years. She is also the author (with Dr Danny Penman) of Mindfulness for Health which was awarded first prize (Popular Medicine) at the BMA Medical Book Awards 2014.

Reviews
an excellent guide, full of practical insights and advice YOGA AND HEALTH Her approach is one of simplicity and accessibility, the information is easy to follow and the exercises are straightforward and practical. HIGH SPIRIT an inspiring and practical guide MOBILISE any interested will find much to inspire here. LATEST WAVE



Book Information
ISBN 9780749928605
Author Vidyamala Burch
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Piatkus Books
Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 185mm * 20mm