Meditation For Dummies

By Stephan Bodian

Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier, more productive life

Meditation relaxes the body, calms the mind, improves mental clarity, reduces stress and enhances overall health and well-being. Ideal for novices as well as experienced practitioners looking to expand their horizons, this portable edition of the bestselling Meditation For Dummies gives you dozens of techniques, practices, and specific meditations, along with tips on how to get the most out of meditation in your everyday life.

• Learn the basics – get step-by-step instructions for a variety of meditations, starting with how to sit, what to focus on and how to stop your mind from racing

• Fine-tune your meditation – discover how to tailor your practice to your unique needs and life situation, and how to troubleshoot common problems

• Put meditation to work – learn how to extend meditation's benefits to every area of your life, from performing more effectively at work, at play and even in the bedroom, to promoting your spiritual growth

Open the book and find:

• How to sit, what to wear and how to breathe

• Ways to improve your mental concentration

• Tips on tuning into your body

• Tried and tested methods for replacing negative patterns of thought

• Guidance on dealing with fear and self-doubt

• Meditations for stress reduction, healing and performance enhancement

• Ways to develop your own meditation practice

Learn to:

• Embrace meditation and improve your mood

• Find your focus

• Overcome difficult emotions and everyday problems

• Slow down and enjoy life

• Language: English
• Publisher: Wiley
• Release date: Oct 4, 2013
• ISBN: 9781119940098

Reviews for Meditation For Dummies

[buchowl · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Definitely the book to start with as a beginner - it explains what meditation is (and even more important, what it is not). Especially appreciated were chap 18 - "ten favorite all-purpose meditations" and chap 19 - "ten meditation research studies - and what they mean for you". Very user friendly and practical with a great resources section if you wish to delve further into the subject. Enjoyable to read and recommended.

[reina10_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

If you are like me, and are beginning to explore meditation, this book will be a wonderful addition to your library. Bodian, the author, is the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. He explains meditation in a down to earth manner, and guides you every step of the way. The book covers various types of meditation without favoring one over the other. It offers an informative, practical, and comprehensive look at meditation. I don't know if it would be useful for a seasoned meditation practitioner, but it is certainly the best book for a beginner like me.

[grimbold_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great book - very practical and progressive. Perfect for beginners as the title/series implies. Explains how and why in parallel and maintains links with the origins of meditation without judgement. Some of the earlier simpler exercises yield benefits instantly and give insight into how you might progress.