Publisher's Synopsis
"A useful guidebook filled with clear instructions and helpful hints." Deepak Chopra "An easy–to–follow yet comprehensive introduction to the practice of meditation." John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are From Venus Praise for Meditation For Dummies® "A simple yet very rich compilation of the nitty–gritty information you need to begin or deepen a meditation practice that will work for you." Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author of Minding the Body, Mending the Mind "Do yourself a favor: Read this book! The perfect antidote to the stress of everyday life." Frances Vaughn, Ph.D., author of Shadows of the Sacred "Stephan gives us all the basics clear and simple ways to relax the body, quiet the mind, and open the heart." Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart
The easy way to relieve stress and enrich your life
Packed with detailed directions to help get you started
Meditation can reduce your stress and blood pressure and add more joy and focus to your life. But how do you begin? Packed with state–of–the–art information and savvy advice, this friendly guide demystifies meditation traditions, explains meditation practices, and shows you step–by–step how to relax, take a deep breath, and open yourself to inner peace and understanding.
Discover how to: Understand meditation traditions Develop a meditation practice that works for you Overcome roadblocks Cultivate your spiritual side Extend meditation into your daily life Meditate to heal or to achieve peak performance
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