Beschreibung
Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier, more productive lifeMeditation 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 bestsellingMeditation 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
Autorenportrait
Stephan Bodian is a licensed psychotherapist and the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. He has written forFitness,Alternative Medicine,Cooking Light andTricycle and is the co-author ofBuddhism For Dummies.
Inhalt
Introduction 1Part 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
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