" The Wisdom of the Body met me where I was and transported me to a place I haven't been in a long time, drawing me across sacred thresholds and inviting me to pause, breathe, and renew my commitment to live life with attention and intention. Thank you, Christine Valters Paintner, for the gift of this book, this vision, this invitation!" -- Mary DeTurris Poust , Catholic blogger and author of Cravings "Christine Valters Paintner is a trusted guide, lighting the way home to body and soul. Sharing from experience, her compassionate voice speaks to us personally and offers creative resources, supportive allies, and wisdom from the great spiritual traditions. This book is a good map for the journey to wholeness. I put it at the top of my list to recommend to teachers and students seeking to embody the joy of spiritual life." -- Cynthia Winton-Henry , Cofounder of InterPlay "Christine Valters Paintner is a stunningly gifted teacher; I am so grateful that she shares her wisdom on women and embodiment in this latest book. Christine's ability to weave multi-faceted spiritual practice with the expressive arts in a sensitive and trauma-informed manner has long inspired me, and I know that many will be helped and inspired through this work. Christine is a true gem, a blessing, and a beacon of light to those of us who are on the path of healing--she is gentle, wise, and challenging in a harmonious blend that comes through in her spirit-filled teachings.

" -- Jamie Marich , Clinical trauma expert and author of Dancing Mindfulness "Christine Valters Paintner has found gems from the Christian tradition--from scripture, the saints, and the Desert Fathers and Mothers--and combined them with other practices such as dance, yoga, and poetry to create an eclectic, hands-on book sure to deepen your spirituality. A mini-retreat you can take at your own pace, The Wisdom of the Body is inspiring and possibly life-changing for those who struggle with body issues but also meaningful for those comfortable within their body." -- Heidi Schlumpf , National Catholic Reporter columnist "Christine Valters Paintner is so much more than a truly fine writer; she's a teacher, a guide, and a friend along the way. In The Wisdom of the Body , she once again plumbs ancient monastic wisdom to help solve a contemporary problem: the sad rift between body and soul that too often limits our experience of God." -- Paula Huston , Author of One Ordinary Sunday.