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
Innehållsförteckning
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Acquainted 7
Chapter 1: What Meditation Is – and Isn’t 9
Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, and
Beginner’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, and
Sitting Still 49
Chapter 5: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff
75
Part III: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning 89
Chapter 6: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and Habitual
Patterns 91
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting the Roadblocks and Side Effects
113
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 Performance
Enhancement 163
Part V: The Part of Tens 187
Chapter 11: Answers to Ten Commonly Asked Questions about
Meditation 189
Chapter 12: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations 197
Chapter 13: Ten Proven Benefits of Meditation 209
Index 221
Om författaren
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.