Meditation Made Simple: Weekly Practices for Relieving Stress, Finding Balance, and Cultivating Joy - Softcover

Watson, Paula

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592337368 ISBN 13: 9781592337361

Publisher: Fair Winds Press, 2016

Synopsis

All the benefits of meditation in just minutes a day!

For thousands of years, gurus have claimed that meditation yields incredible benefits from peace of mind to supernatural abilities. Today, science is proving that a regular meditation practice has profound and measurable benefits in reducing stress, alleviating chronic pain, and promoting happiness. Even celebrities, politicians, and business leaders are touting meditation as a critical tool in keeping their edge mentally and creatively.

Meditation is a diverse practice with hundreds of schools, philosophies, and techniques. But it doesn't have to be complicated. You don't need to study for years, find an ashram, or practice for hours a day. You can start getting the benefits of meditation right now - in just minutes! The weekly format in Meditation Made Simple keeps techniques basic with philosophy and science on a "need-to-know" basis.

The best of the best: 52 lessons in core meditation techniques and concepts.

Several schools and traditions of meditation: Learn fundamental practices such as breath meditation, mantra meditation, mindfulness, and body scanning.

Unique approach: Teaches practices in a way that lets you learn quickly and apply immediately. Simply do one lesson a week - or pick one that appeals to you.

About this title

About the Author

Dr. Paula Watkins is a clinical psychologist, meditation expert, and also a holds a Ph.D. in Public Health and Community Medicine. She is the creator of Calm, Conscious & Connected, the first online meditation course pairing traditional practices with modern science. She is also the meditation columnist for MindBodyGreen. She has been featured in Women's Health, Women's Fitness, and Marie Claire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fair Winds Press
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592337368
• ISBN 13: 9781592337361
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160