Book Nook: Mindfulness for Students

I recently had a chance to review Mindfulness for Students. Mindfulness is a way of being, and this book helps readers lay the foundations for a mindful future. 

Because it's written with students as the target, it assumes that the reader knows nothing or very little about the idea of mindfulness. I like that the book didn't get too crazy - sometimes books have a tendency to really get into mindfulness in an over-the-top way. This explained what it was, why it's helpful, and then gave a lot of ways to get into that state.

Not everything is going to work for everyone, which is why I appreciated the different methods and situations used in the book. It's written in student-friendly language (it would work for middle school students but is more appropriate for older teens and young adults). It touches on mindfulness in every area of life, which can help people think more deeply and find more satisfaction even in the mundane activities.

Natasha Kaufman is a secondary school English and Drama teacher in a large London school. She also works as a tutor, debating coach and director, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the many pressures and challenges young adults face. Natasha uses meditation within her lessons to help her students cope with their studies and increasing stress levels. Her own journey of mindfulness began ten years ago through yoga during her travels around South East Asia and South America. Natasha has also worked as a journalist in Argentina and the UK, writing for websites, magazines and newspapers.