Meditation for dummies
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Meditation for dummies
（--For dummies）
Wiley Pub., c2006
2nd ed
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"Bonus CD includes over an hour of guided meditations" -- Cover
Includes index
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Description
The popular guide-over 80,000 copies sold of the first edition-now revised and enhanced with an audio CD of guided meditations According to Time magazine, over 15 million Americans now practice meditation regularly. It's a great way to reduce stress, increase energy, and enjoy better health. This fun and easy guide has long been a favorite with meditation newcomers. And now it's even better. For this new edition, author Stephan Bodian has added an audio CD with more than 70 minutes of guided meditations that are keyed to topics in the book, from tuning in to one's body, transforming suffering, and replacing negative patterns to grounding oneself, consulting the guru within, and finding a peaceful place. The book also discusses the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, along with new advice on how to get the most out of meditation in today's fast-paced world. Stephan Bodian (Fairfax, CA and Sedona, AZ) is a licensed psychotherapist and the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. He has written for Fitness, Alternative Medicine, Cooking Light, and Tricycle and is the coauthor of Buddhism For Dummies (0-7645-5359-3).
Table of Contents
Introduction. Part I: Getting Acquainted. Chapter 1: What Meditation Is - and Isn't. Chapter 2: Why Meditate? Chapter 3: Where Meditation Comes From. Chapter 4: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, and Beginner's Mind. Chapter 5: How Your Mind Stresses You Out and What You Can Do about It. Part II: Getting Started. Chapter 6: Meditation 101: Relaxing Your Body and Calming Your Mind. Chapter 7: Preparing for Meditation: Posture, Stretching, and Sitting Still. Chapter 8: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff. Chapter 9: Effort, Discipline, and Letting Go. Chapter 10: Opening Your Heart: Love, Compassion, and Forgiveness. Part III: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning. Chapter 11: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and Habitual Patterns. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting the Roadblocks and Side Effects. Chapter 13: Developing a Practice That Works for You. Part IV: Meditation in Action. Chapter 14: Cultivating Spirituality. Chapter 15: How to Meditate in Everyday Life. Chapter 16: Using Meditation for Healing and Performance Enhancement. Part V: The Part of Tens. Chapter 17: Answers to Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Meditation. Chapter 18: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations. Chapter 19: Ten Meditation Research Studies-and What They Mean for You! Part VI: Appendixes. Appendix A: Meditation Resources. Appendix B: About the CD. Index.
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