Dog mindfulness: savour every moment. do less, more slowly, more fully and with more concentration, hardcover/sam hart

Hilarious full-color cartoons from illustrator Danny Cameron are paired with witty captions in this tongue-in-cheek look at mindfulness, through the eyes of our canine companions.

Repeat this mantra to yourself whenever youre feeling anxious: I flow from a place of grace.

Peace.

Gratitude.

Concentration.

Stillness.

Serenity.

Composure.

Focus.

Whether theyre honing their powers of concentration (have you ever seen anyone focus on something so intently as a mutt with a bone?), being in the moment (a snooze is so much more satisfying when you really appreciate the snooze), or taking time to explore their senses (all those bottoms arent going to sniff themselves), dogs are paragons of mindfulness.

So maybe theyre not always quite as composed or graceful as theyd like, but at least theyre trying - and we could all learn a lot from these enlightened pups.

About the Author Sam Hart studies meditation and mindfulness in tandem with a demanding job at an animal rescue center based in Buckinghamshire, UK.