Ikigai: Los secretos de Japón para una vida larga y feliz

Héctor García and Francesc Miralles traveled to Okinawa, a Japanese "Blue Zone" with the world’s highest concentration of centenarians, to identify the lifestyle habits of the elderly residents. The book explains the intersection of passion, mission, vocation, and profession known as ikigai, or a reason for being. It details daily practices such as the eighty-percent satiety rule in eating, low-intensity movement like Radio Taiso, and the cultivation of social circles called moai. The text combines clinical research on longevity with the specific routines of the Okinawan people.

General readers interested in longevity and stress management use this guide to implement small, sustainable changes in their daily schedules. It appeals to those seeking a balance between modern productivity and traditional well-being. By reading this, people learn how to identify their personal sources of purpose while adopting physical habits that reduce oxidative stress and improve cardiovascular health. The audience walks away with a framework for slowing down, maintaining community ties, and fostering a mindset focused on long-term vitality.

Inward-looking and clear-cut; an easy read.

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