Mindfulness in Wild Swimming explores how swimming in rivers, lakes and seas is the epitome of conscious living. Environmental professional and zen-seeker Tessa Wardley reconnects the physical and spiritual cycles of life to the changing seasons and flow of wild waters worldwide, and leads the reader on a mindful journey through the natural world, guiding them through practical mindful exercises and technique tips. With expert insight and personal anecdotes, she shares a sparkling clarity on why our relationship with open water is so fundamental to pure wellbeing, and reveals how wild swimming can be the ultimate physical meditation.

About the Author

Tessa Wardley is a river-lover and mini-adventurer who has worked and played in waters worldwide from New Zealand to the Arctic Circle. She is a senior policy advisor with the Environment Department and before that, principle in a global environmental consultancy and policy advisor to the Environment Agency. She has written The River Book, The Woodland Book and The Countryside Book, inspirational titles encouraging readers to have adventures outdoors.

She is also author of The Ocean Hero Handbook and Mindful Thoughts for Runners.

Tessa Wardley is an environmental professional and serial mini-adventurer. With an academic background in Marine and Freshwater Biology Tessa has worked for the UK's Environment Agency, in global water environmental consultancy and is currently employed by the UK's Department of the Environment (Defra). When not actively involved in outdoor adventures, working or hanging out with her family, Tessa is writing books inspiring others to engage with the natural world for their health and wellbeing and the wellbeing of our planet. Her books include: The River Book, The Woodland Book, The Countryside Book, and Mindful Thoughts for Runners.

Book Information
ISBN 9780711288195
Author Tessa Wardley
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Leaping Hare Press
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC