Editorial Reviews
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"To tell you the truth, you can learn the basics of meditation in five minutes," asserts Stephan Bodian, meditation instructor, psychotherapist, and former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. You can also study meditation for years, exploring its subtleties. Meditation for Dummies is a simple, clear introduction to the basics of meditation, including an overview of dozens of techniques, practices, and specific meditations, plus direction for going deeper. You get step-by-step instructions for a variety of meditations, including body position, mental concentration, where to put your attention, what to contemplate or notice, physical movements, and breathing. A nice touch is the recurring "traditional wisdom": ancient stories or anecdotes that make a point. This book is useful whether you want the nuts and bolts for getting started in the next minute or you want to dip your mind into different practices and philosophies. Nothing is too elementary to explain: "how to sit up straight--and live to tell about it," what to wear, dealing with fear and self-judgment, and what to do when you get "stuck." You also get plenty of information about the benefits and varieties of meditation. You're bound find and develop a practice that feels right for you. --Joan Price
Book Description
Are you stressed out, overworked, overextended, or just plain drained by your busy schedule? Not surprisingly, today?s hectic way of life has become commonplace for most of us. But more and more, people are looking for ways to relax and regain power and control over their lives. The good news is that the solution couldn't be more simple: It?s called Meditation For Dummies. This book dispels common misconceptions about meditation and tells you how you can join the 5 million Americans who already meditate regularly and are enjoying the benefits of this wonderful and peaceful practice.
Meditation can help you gain physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It can also help you quiet your mind from life's daily stresses, relax your body, improve your health, and bring more love and joy into your life. Sound great? It is, and author Stephan Bodian can guide you down the road to increased awareness and inner peace. From the origins of meditation to getting started with your own practice to finding out how meditation has enriched the lives of all types of people, Meditation For Dummies is the key to putting some of the balance you've been missing back into your life. |
