The Book of Yum
The Book of Yum
A gorgeous meal in great company. A warm afternoon of lazy love making.
A long walk in the woods that leaves you relaxed, tingling and nourished to your core…
Moments where we feel ourselves part of life in all its glory, nourished by a field that is much more than just a pleasurable experience.
This is Yum in action.
This book shares many, many flavours of Yum to remind you of your sensual and soul-fuelled pleasures. And it invites you to delight in them!
It shows that even science tells us that Yum is essential.
And it offers practices to cherish the full spectrum of life in the simplest of experiences. Even in the midst of big storms.
A gorgeous meal in great company. A warm afternoon of lazy love making.
A long walk in the woods that leaves you relaxed, tingling and nourished to your core…
Moments where we feel ourselves part of life in all its glory, nourished by a field that is much more than just a pleasurable experience.
This is Yum in action.
This book shares many, many flavours of Yum to remind you of your sensual and soul-fuelled pleasures. And it invites you to delight in them!
It shows that even science tells us that Yum is essential.
And it offers practices to cherish the full spectrum of life in the simplest of experiences. Even in the midst of big storms.
“I have been enjoying the Book of Yum so much, I did not want it to end! It is full of little treasures, heartwarming stories, inviting pictures and little yum moments. All yum to indulge in, but it also awakened a renewed appreciation for the little things that are just so important and precious. The book helps me slow down and breathe out. It’s a perfect present for ourselves or friends!”
– Mirjam van Ruth
“The Book of Yum has already richly contributed to my slowing down, setting the tone for my 6 months of adventure and campervan life. I read it through in one long, relaxed sitting. But it’s a book I’ll pick up over and over again. Filled with luscious images, variety to tantalise all your senses, and words to carry you right into realms beyond everyday distraction. It’s a direct portal into presence. A place each one of us can so benefit from spending more time in.“
– Leslie Ellis
“This book is a soothing balm for the soul – relaxing, pleasurable, and delightfully inspiring. It’s the perfect resource to turn to whenever I long for a deeper connection with myself, to source, and to the ordinary magic present in my days, just waiting to be discovered.”
– Corinne Konrad Calder
“Finding the Book of Yum was perfect! Just in time to order for friends as holiday gifts. My friends have been delighted and touched by the book. In fact, yesterday two friends told me they have ordered copies to pass on as gifts, too! Thank you for sharing your hearts and souls in such a beautiful and meaningful way.”
– Sharon Mauldin
Why this book?
As trainer team in the Academy for Soul-based Coaching, we have come to know the quality of Yum well. And we realise how lucky we are, because Yum accompanies our work.
It just shows up in the fabric of our coaching sessions (and there is science that explains this – and explains the power Soul-based Coaching has when it comes to embodied and lasting change).
In every Soul-based Coaching training and retreat, we end by asking people one word for what the session brought them. Often people say things like ‘depth’, ’inspiration’ and ‘connection’. But the word we have heard most in the last seven years is ‘Yummm’.
But of course you don’t need to engage in Soul-based Coaching to enjoy Yum and its inherent benefits! That’s why we wrote this book.
Yum is your birthright.
Practising Yum is a much needed antidote to overwhelm, fear and stress that are part of living (especially in this world of late-stage capitalism in polycrisis).
Why this book?
As trainer team in the Academy for Soul-based Coaching, we have come to know the quality of Yum well. And we realise how lucky we are, because Yum accompanies our work.
It just shows up in the fabric of our coaching sessions (and there is science that explains this – and explains the power Soul-based Coaching has when it comes to embodied and lasting change).
In every Soul-based Coaching training and retreat, we end by asking people one word for what the session brought them. Often people say things like ‘depth’, ’inspiration’ and ‘connection’. But the word we have heard most in the last seven years is ‘Yummm’.
But of course you don’t need to engage in Soul-based Coaching to enjoy Yum and its inherent benefits! That’s why we wrote this book.
Yum is your birthright.
Practising Yum is a much needed antidote to overwhelm, fear and stress that are part of living (especially in this world of late-stage capitalism in polycrisis).
About us
We LOVE supporting you on your journey of deep discovery outside the familiar fields. We THRIVE on the magic that we see happening for our participants and their clients. And we love walking alongside you on your path!
Annemiek van Helsdingen (The Netherlands), Lisa Jara (Germany), Wren Bliss (Sweden) and Sigrun Saunderson (Austria) are our trainers. Together, we bring a wealth of experiences in multiple relevant fields, including Life coaching, Team coaching and Executive coaching, Psychotherapy, Body work, spiritual ceremony, and Women’s circle work.