Spiritual Practices for the Brain

Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul

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ISBN: 978-0-8294-5043-9
Paperback | 144 pages

For centuries, spiritual and meditative practices have helped people become more calm, focused, and happy. Christian saints such as John of the Cross and Teresa of Avila encouraged habits of the heart and soul. Now we know that such habits benefit the whole person.

In Spiritual Practices for the Brain, Anne Kertz Kernion relies on the most current research to link spiritual practices to improved health, whether it’s the development of a teenager’s reasoning process or the lowering of risk for heart disease and dementia in older adults. Relying on her education and experience in brain development, positive psychology, and theology, Kernion is able to relate seemingly simple practices—such as focused breathing, gardening, practicing kindness, or going for a walk—with powerful results for your mind, body, and soul. Her presentation is friendly and readable, and each chapter includes simple practices for readers to try. As an artist and an exercise instructor, she exudes encouragement and hope for the person learning a new practice or revisiting an old one.

Author Bio

Anne Kertz Kernion

Anne Kertz Kernion, founder of the inspirational greeting card company Cards by Anne, is an international lecturer and retreat leader and holds an MA in Theology from Duquesne University. She is a former adjunct faculty member at Carlow University and author of A Year of Spiritual Companionship. Anne teaches yoga and enjoys biking and hiking. She and her husband Jack have three grown children and six grandchildren.

2021 Independent Publisher Book Awards, Gold, Inspirational/Spiritual

2021 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Awards, Second Place, Spirituality

2021 Catholic Media Association Book Awards, First Place, Faith and Science

2021 Catholic Media Association Book Awards, First Place, Healing and Self Help

2021 International Book Awards, Finalist, Health: Psychology and Mental Health

2021 International Book Awards, Finalist, Religion: Christian Inspirational

2021 Living Now Book Awards, Gold Tie, Personal Growth: Self-Help

2021 Illumination Book Awards, Silver Medal: Health/Wellness

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02/08/2021 7:12 pm

Beautiful and Practical

by E. T. G

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Spiritual Practices for the Brain, and learned so much from it. I implemented some of the exercises the author suggested to do, and these have definitely enriched and improved my life. I now have a few more practical tools to use when life throws me a curve ball ; ) There are also beautiful, and inspirational quotes sourced from various time periods, which adds artistry and depth to the book. I highly recommend reading it.

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Beautiful and Practical

by E. T. G

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Spiritual Practices for the Brain, and learned so much from it. I implemented some of the exercises the author suggested to do, and these have definitely enriched and improved my life. I now have a few more practical tools to use when life throws me a curve ball ; ) There are also beautiful, and inspirational quotes sourced from various time periods, which adds artistry and depth to the book. I highly recommend reading it.