Retreat
Adventures in Search of Silence, Solitude and Renewal
By Nat Segnit | Publisher: Random House
About the book
Retreat takes us on a stunning journey through the many ways humans step back from daily life, both in today's world and in our past.
'Open-minded, elegantly written and comprehensive' Daily Telegraph
From mindfulness and meditation to yoga breaks and spiritual bootcamps, stepping back from daily life remains a human obsession. In this endlessly enlightening book, Nat Segnit experiences retreats around the world as he investigates why we seek solitude, what we get out of it, and what is going on in our brains and bodies when we achieve it. Along the way, he meets yogic scholars, scientists, religious leaders, philosophers and artists, gaining fascinating - and often startling - insights.
'A vivid personal quest...rich and almost eerily timely' William Fiennes, author of The Snow Geese
Editions of Retreat
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781529111309
- EBook
- ISBN 9781473567962
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781473593022
Read an Excerpt
Retreat takes us on a stunning journey through the many ways humans step back from daily life, both in today's world and in our past.
'Open-minded, elegantly written and comprehensive' Daily Telegraph
From mindfulness and meditation to yoga breaks and spiritual bootcamps, stepping back from daily life remains a human obsession. In this endlessly enlightening book, Nat Segnit experiences retreats around the world as he investigates why we seek solitude, what we get out of it, and what is going on in our brains and bodies when we achieve it. Along the way, he meets yogic scholars, scientists, religious leaders, philosophers and artists, gaining fascinating - and often startling - insights.
'A vivid personal quest...rich and almost eerily timely' William Fiennes, author of The Snow Geese
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Retreat about?
Retreat takes us on a stunning journey through the many ways humans step back from daily life, both in today's world and in our past.
'Open-minded, elegantly written and comprehensive' Daily Telegraph
From mindfulness and meditation to yoga breaks and spiritual bootcamps, stepping back from daily life remains a human obsession. In this endlessly enlightening book, Nat Segnit experiences retreats around the world as he investigates why we seek solitude, what we get out of it, and what is going on in our brains and bodies when we achieve it. Along the way, he meets yogic scholars, scientists, religious leaders, philosophers and artists, gaining fascinating - and often startling - insights.
'A vivid personal quest...rich and almost eerily timely' William Fiennes, author of The Snow Geese
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Retreat?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Self-help, personal development and practical advice > Popular psychology
Where can I read a sample of Retreat?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781529111309
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Retreat?
Nat Segnit
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Retreat is available as paperback(ISBN 9781529111309) and ebook(ISBN 9781473567962) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781473593022)
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