Attention to Details

The Art of Slowing Down: Photography as Presence

“Photography is a way to slow down and step out of the constant flow, becoming more aware observers. Taking a photo means choosing what to tell and leaving space for interpretation. It is also an exercise in presence that brings us back to the moment and teaches us to truly see what surrounds us”.

Somatic experience

“One morning, in early 2005, I stepped out of the house and immersed myself in the mild Southern Californian climate. A gentle, warm and delicate breeze gave me a spring to my step. It was the start of a perfect day, one of those days when you’re sure nothing can go wrong, that nothing bad can happen. I was walking deep in thought, and had just stepped onto the pedestrian crossing, when…”.

The Polyvagal Theory in therapy

“This book has been designed to help you integrate Polyvagal Therapy into your therapeutic practice. It provides an in-depth approach to intervention through the presentation of different ways of understanding autonomic responses and shaping the autonomic nervous system to promote safety. Thanks to this book, you will learn Polyvagal Theory and use theoretical and experiential exercises to apply your knowledge in practice.”

Shinrin-yoku EN

The term Shinrin‑Yoku, meaning “forest bathing,” was coined in Japan in the 1980s by the director of the national forestry agency, and refers to immersing oneself in nature through all five senses. The forest, the woodland, represents a state of consciousness: a condition in which every desire flows effortlessly toward its fulfillment.

Yield the road to the trees

Franco Arminio has gathered here a portion of his vast poetic output. Yet this is not an anthology; it is a work both ancient and new, refined and popular, a carefully balanced interweaving of intimate and civic passions.

Wherever you go, there you are

According to the author, if we are to come into full awareness of our situation, we need to allow ourselves to pause and simply be present.
Only then can we truly inhabit the moment, learn from it, and move on.