Meditation For Dummies
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Meditation For Dummies

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eBook - ePub

Meditation For Dummies

About this book

Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier life

Meditation has been used for centuries to reduce stress, increase energy, and enhance overall health and well-being—so it's no wonder more and more people in today's fast-paced and stress-centric world are adopting this age-old practice. If you want to achieve a greater state of calmness, physical relaxation, and psychological balance, Meditation For Dummies is your life raft. Covering the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, this new edition explains in plain English how you can put meditation into practice today and start reaping the benefits of living a more mindful life.

Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner coming back for a refresher course, this plain-English guide provides a wealth of tips and techniques for sitting (or lying) down with your mind to meditate successfully. From preparing your body for meditation to focusing your awareness and being open to the present moment, it covers everything you need to put distractions to rest and open yourself up to a meditation practice that works for you.

  • Provides the latest research on the causes of happiness and how meditation can improve your mood
  • Includes a new chapter on the growing trend of meditation in the workplace
  • Explains how meditation and other mindfulness practices have made their way into hospitals, schools, prison, and military groups
  • Illustrates the benefits of taking time to consciously cultivate mindfulness through meditation

If you're ready to find some zen and benefit from all meditation has to offer, this friendly guide sets you up for success.

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Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2016
Print ISBN
9781119251163
eBook ISBN
9781119251170
Edition
4

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Introduction
  6. Part 1: Getting Started with Meditation
  7. Part 2: Beginning Your Meditation Practice
  8. Part 3: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning Your Practice
  9. Part 4: Meditation in Action
  10. Part 5: The Part of Tens
  11. Part 6: Appendixes
  12. About the Author
  13. Advertisement Page
  14. Connect with Dummies
  15. End User License Agreement