Meditation For Dummies (Book and CD edition) | 
|  | | | Title: | Meditation For Dummies (Book and CD edition) | | Author: | Stephan Bodian
Dean Ornish (Foreword) | | Publisher: | For Dummies | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 06 February, 2006 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0471777749 / 9780471777748 | | List Price: | $24.99 | | You Save: | $8.50 | | Amazon Price: | $16.49 | |
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The popular guide-over 80,000 copies sold of the first edition-now revised and enhanced with an audio CD of guided meditations According to Time magazine, over 15 million Americans now practice meditation regularly. It's a great way to reduce stress, increase energy, and enjoy better health. This fun and easy guide has long been a favorite with meditation newcomers. And now it's even better. For this new edition, author Stephan Bodian has added an audio CD with more than 70 minutes of guided meditations that are keyed to topics in the book, from tuning in to one's body, transforming suffering, and replacing negative patterns to grounding oneself, consulting the guru within, and finding a peaceful place. The book also discusses the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, along with new advice on how to get the most out of meditation in today's fast-paced world. Stephan Bodian (Fairfax, CA and Sedona, AZ) 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 coauthor of Buddhism For Dummies (0-7645-5359-3).
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"To tell you the truth, you can learn the basics of meditation in five minutes," asserts Stephan Bodian, meditation instructor, psychotherapist, and former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. You can also study meditation for years, exploring its subtleties. Meditation for Dummies is a simple, clear introduction to the basics of meditation, including an overview of dozens of techniques, practices, and specific meditations, plus direction for going deeper. You get step-by-step instructions for a variety of meditations, including body position, mental concentration, where to put your attention, what to contemplate or notice, physical movements, and breathing. A nice touch is the recurring "traditional wisdom": ancient stories or anecdotes that make a point. This book is useful whether you want the nuts and bolts for getting started in the next minute or you want to dip your mind into different practices and philosophies. Nothing is too elementary to explain: "how to sit up straight--and live to tell about it," what to wear, dealing with fear and self-judgment, and what to do when you get "stuck." You also get plenty of information about the benefits and varieties of meditation. You're bound find and develop a practice that feels right for you. --Joan Price
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Customer Reviews:
• Great Handbook U Can Refer Back To 03 March, 2008
This Book is great as a handbook u can refer back to. It talks about diffent positions to meditate in. Different things to meditate on, whether its healing, relaxing, opening chokras etc.. make sure and get a copy that includes the audio cd, i listen to it daily and it has 11 different 5-10 minute meditations u can do. my favorite is when i can't sleep there is a meditation to calm your mind and within 5 minutes u will fall asleep! steven bodian in the man!
- Reviewed by customer ID: A20H2V2LM61AD7
• Meditation For Dummies 25 April, 2008
This was a great beginners book that came with a bonus CD for learning the art of meditation. I found it very helpful with setting the right environment that worked best for me, how to clear my mind for the best meditation experience, and suggestions on various positions that can work for anyone regardless of age or physical ability. Great value.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2W3X3B1DTTTM8
• Meditation For Dummies 13 June, 2008
This book was a required text for a class I took recently. Before reading it, I had discounted the book for some reason. Maybe because it was a 'dummy' book. I could not have been more wrong. It is formatted in an easy to read, fun layout. You can choose to get a basic overview of the section, or delve a little deeper. I was surprised at the accuracy and volume of information. Note that this is an excellent resource for a person just starting meditation or for someone who is blocked and needs a little 'oomph' to get back on track.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2MUV4W878CW3
• Get This One! 03 July, 2008
GET THIS ONE! This is a must have if you're interested in meditation as a compliment to hatha yoga. If you're like me you'll start to learn quiet a bit about yourself and maybe take a serious look into Buddhism. The CD is also a perfect compliment to the book. Soon you'll look forward to these special times to look into yourself. Thank You Mr. Bodian.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2EWIGSCIB0TGO
• There Are Better Books 02 February, 2008
I found this book to be highly superficial, not really develing into the various meditative approaches (which any beginner like me can do). Also, the key points were fragmented within the chapters, making it hard to follow the issue/approach to meditation.
I found Jack Kornfields audio CD "Meditation for Beginners" to be quite excellent and I recomend as a first endeavour into meditation.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1IY9IORX7PPGE
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