Meditation For Dummies, w/Audio CD
by Bodian, Stephan; Ornish, DeanEdition: 3rd
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2012-08-28
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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Summary
This 3rd edition of Meditation For Dummies includes 20 percent new and revised content, including: Don't Worry, Be Happy-with Meditation: New material investigating the recent research on the causes of happiness and how meditation can improve mood. This edition also features a set of suggested meditations for becoming happier. Your Brain on Meditation-and Other Recent Findings: Meditation For Dummies, 3rd Edition examines new research on brain changes in people practicing meditation. It also looks at the scientifically documented benefits of meditation, and the implications of these studies. New, revised and refreshed content throughout, including insight into the best meditation apps, electronic content, and websites. The pros and cons of such alternative forms of meditation is presented. A brand new CD.
Author Biography
Stephan Bodian, a licensed psychotherapist and former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal, has practiced and taught meditation for over 40 years and has written extensively on meditation, stress management, and spirituality. His articles have appeared in Fitness, Cooking Light, Natural Solutions, and other national magazines.
Table of Contents
Foreword xxi
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Acquainted with Meditation 7
Chapter 1: Embarking on Your Meditation Journey 9
Chapter 2: Why Meditate? 25
Chapter 3: Zen and Now: Where Meditation Comes From 41
Chapter 4: Your Brain on Meditation and How it Impacts Your Life 57
Part II: Getting Started 69
Chapter 5: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, and Beginner’s Mind 71
Chapter 6: How Your Mind Stresses You Out and What You Can Do about It 81
Chapter 7: Mindfulness Meditation: Awareness of the Here and Now 101
Chapter 8: Preparing Your Body for Meditation 113
Chapter 9: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff 129
Chapter 10: Just Doing It: Discipline, Effort, and Letting Go 141
Chapter 11: Opening Your Heart with Love and Compassion 153
Part III: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning Your Practice 171
Chapter 12: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and Habitual Patterns 173
Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Common Roadblocks and Side Effects 193
Chapter 14: Developing a Practice That Works for You 211
Part IV: Meditation in Action 223
Chapter 15: Cultivating Spirituality 225
Chapter 16: Don’t Worry, Be Happy — with Meditation 251
Chapter 17: Meditating in Everyday Life 271
Chapter 18: Using Meditation for Healing and Performance Enhancement 287
Part V: The Part of Tens 307
Chapter 19: Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Meditation 309
Chapter 20: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations 315
Part VI: Appendixes 325
Appendix A: Meditation Resources 327
Appendix B: About the CD 339
Index 341
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