Take a Deep Breath: The Haiku Way to Inner Peace

by Sylvia Forges-Ryan and Edward R. Ryan, Ph.D., associate clinical professor of psychology in psychiatry.

Kodansha International (New York) 2003; 129 pages

This volume provides guidance on combining the ancient forms of haiku and meditation to improve health. The authors see haiku as the perfect form for their exercises because a few phrases can set off a chain of thoughts, which when incorporated into meditation lead to insights that can be used to enhance well-being.