Bodian Meditation For Dummies, Portable Edition

1. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-119-94009-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 192 Seiten, E-Book

Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier, more productivelife
Meditation relaxes the body, calms the mind, improves mentalclarity, reduces stress and enhances overall health and well-being.Ideal for novices as well as experienced practitioners looking toexpand their horizons, this portable edition of the bestsellingMeditation For Dummies gives you dozens of techniques,practices, and specific meditations, along with tips on how to getthe most out of meditation in your everyday life.
* Learn the basics - get step-by-step instructions for avariety of meditations, starting with how to sit, what to focus onand how to stop your mind from racing
* Fine-tune your meditation - discover how to tailor yourpractice to your unique needs and life situation, and how totroubleshoot common problems
* Put meditation to work - learn how to extend meditation'sbenefits to every area of your life, from performing moreeffectively at work, at play and even in the bedroom, to promotingyour 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 ofthought
* Guidance on dealing with fear and self-doubt
* Meditations for stress reduction, healing and performanceenhancement
* 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

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bodian, Stephan

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Acquainted 7
Chapter 1: What Meditation Is - and Isn't 9
Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, andBeginner's Mind 25
Part II: Getting Started 35
Chapter 3: Relaxing Your Body and Calming Your Mind 37
Chapter 4: Preparing for Meditation: Posture, Stretching, andSitting Still 49
Chapter 5: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff75
Part III: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning 89
Chapter 6: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and HabitualPatterns 91
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting the Roadblocks and Side Effects113
Chapter 8: Developing a Practice That Works for You 133
Part IV: Meditation in Action 145
Chapter 9: How to Meditate in Everyday Life 147
Chapter 10: Using Meditation for Healing and PerformanceEnhancement 163
Part V: The Part of Tens 187
Chapter 11: Answers to Ten Commonly Asked Questions aboutMeditation 189
Chapter 12: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations 197
Chapter 13: Ten Proven Benefits of Meditation 209
Index 221

Über Autor(innen)

Stephan Bodian 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 co-author of Buddhism For Dummies.