Anna Maria Foli
THE ART OF REST. Meditative Leisure to Regenerate Body, Mind, and Spirit
L'ozio meditativo per rigenerare corpo, mente e spirito
1st edition June 2026
Series
I PRISMI
Size 14 x 21 cm
Number of pages 208
CDU
15B 129
ISBN/EAN
9788892250604
Anna Maria Foli
THE ART OF REST. Meditative Leisure to Regenerate Body, Mind, and Spirit
We are no longer capable of resting in empty moments: in a waiting room, on the train, before bed. We fill every pause and silence with words, noises, and digital content. Even on weekends or vacations, we always feel the need to “do” something. We have lost the habit of sitting still, aimlessly, simply present. And this is why the hallmark of postmodernity seems to be exhaustion. From this undeniable premise, Anna Maria Foli begins to rediscover leisure as a daily practice of regeneration. Through a fascinating historical and philosophical journey, the author shows how true rest is not simple inactivity, but an indispensable choice to restore body, mind, and spirit. No longer boredom or inertia, therefore, but a fertile ground in which creativity, balance, and inner freedom flourish. A book with powerful, cross-disciplinary appeal, suggesting concrete practices and rituals accessible to all: from slow walking to art therapy, from meditation to reading, from digital detox to knitting, from birdwatching to sleep tourism, ending with invigorating immersions in “places of silence” and nature reserves. Resting – today – is more than ever an art. The volume offers practical suggestions for transforming small moments of pause into opportunities for well-being, helping the readers recover energy and the quality of relationships.
Anna Maria Foli is a translator, writer, and editor. She has published several volumes for Piemme, Sperling & Kupfer, and TS Edizioni, mostly of a philosophical and spiritual nature. She is the author of best-selling guides and books, including:
Guida letteraria del mondo. Pagine di viaggio dai più grandi scrittori d’ogni tempo e latitudine (2020); Guida letteraria di montagna. Pagine di altura dai più grandi scrittori d’ogni tempo e latitudine (2021); Guida letteraria del vino. Pagine inebrianti dai più grandi scrittori d’ogni tempo e latitudine (2021); La farmacia di Dio. Antichi rimedi per la salute, il buon umore, la bellezza e la longevità (20223); La biblioteca dell’anima. 100 capolavori che ti salvano la vita (2023).
Selling Points
- How to rediscover the value of mindful rest and meditative idleness.
- Reflections, concrete examples, and simple calming rituals to integrate into everyday life
- Path to learn how to escape stress and rediscover inner balance.
A self-help book designed for those who want to learn to “unplug” without feeling guilty.