<p>Meditation is an ancient practice that has brought peace and clarity to people from every time, culture, and place. Its benefits —a sense of calm, greater knowledge of self, better health—are as appealing to the modern world as they were to the ancient. In this beginner's guide to med
Simple Meditation Practice for Beginners
β Scribed by Watson, Paula;
- Publisher
- Quarto Publishing Group USA
- Year
- 2024
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 144
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
β¦ Synopsis
Improve you mental and physical health with these 52 easy-to-follow lessons in core meditation techniques from a variety of spiritual traditions.
Meditation is a diverse practice with hundreds of schools, philosophies, and techniquesβbut it doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. You can start getting the benefits of meditation in just minutes withSimple Meditation Practice for Beginners.Sample from the vast world of meditation to discover what resonates with you, with introductions to these and more practices
Breath awareness
Mindfulness
Moving meditations
Managing pain with meditation
Loving kindness
The 52 practices follow a progressionβfrom introductory to intermediate levelsβand you can journey through the book over the course of a year by immersing yourself in one practice a week, or you can approach each chapter as an individual unit. In addition to the meditation techniques themselves, find
Mindful Living Tips that will help you integrate the skills you've learned into your everyday life
Key Concepts sections that will support your practice and deepen your understanding of meditation
Spotlight on Science notes with excerpts of scientific research into meditation and its benefits
A Q&A section that addresses common questions and concerns
With this guide, you'll soon learn how to easily and effectively incorporate meditation into your everyday life.
β¦ Table of Contents
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Calling Calm
Chapter 2: Getting Grounded
Chapter 3: Anchoring Awareness
Chapter 4: Waking the Witness
Chapter 5: Opening to Presence
Chapter 6: Moving with Intention
Chapter 7: Touching Pain
Chapter 8: Encountering Difficult Emotions
Chapter 9: Equanimity in Challenging Times
Chapter 10: Loving Kindness from the Heart
Summary
Q&A
About the Author
Index
β¦ Subjects
Meditation Practice for Beginners, 52 easy-to-follow lessons
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