Download or read book How to Train a Wild Elephant written by Jan Chozen Bays and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one’s overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD—physician and Zen teacher—has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.