Ikigai

 

IKIGAI - The Japanese Secret To A Long And Happy Life by Hector Gargia and Francesc Miralles.

 The Ikigai attracts us to a journey of a healthy and remarkable lifestyle providing us with a reason to jump out of bed each morning. The word Ikigai means leading "Life to be Worthwhile". Primarily, the authors draw references to many people from an island in Japan called Okinawa who are known for their longevity of lives and portrays impressive facts about these centenarians. The book drives into a brief description of the 5 blue zones demonstrating the keys to longevity are diet(The 80% secret), exercises (Radio taiso, Yoga, Tai chi, Qigong, Shiatsu), and finding a purpose in life (an ikigai). 

 In the following chapter, the book explains Anti-aging secrets that can be executed through a little stress, an active mind, and a youthful body. To contemplate, the book also illustrates Logotherapy along with various case studies which provokes you to find reasons to lead a happy life. This book also provides the recipe to find "Flow" in everything we do by following precise strategies such as choosing a difficult task, having a clear objective, and concentrating a single task at a time. Exemplifies the traditions and lessons from Japan's centenarians along with the miracle and prestigious Ikigai Diet. Ultimately pacts with resilience and Wabi - Sabi (Beauty in imperfections) by practicing negative visualization, meditation and anti-fragility.

 Book furnishes meaningful connections of achieving wisdom, health, and sense of purpose through the day-to-day practices of well-being both physically and mentally. Overall it is a very captivating and inspiring great read.

Title: Ikigai

Authors: Hector Gargia and Francesc Miralles

Genre: Non-Fiction, Self Help