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8 Minute Meditation: Quiet Your Mind. Change Your Life.
In recent years, mainstream Americans have begun to come around to meditation in a big way-and scientific studies are suggesting that the physical and mental benefits are solid and real. But to many, it remains something mystical and inaccessible...and spiritually-oriented tomes on the market don't do much to make it easier.
As interest in meditation continues to grow, th...more
As interest in meditation continues to grow, th...more
Paperback, 208 pages
Published
July 6th 2004
by Perigee Trade
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i read many many books on meditation and this one is the best intro. to meditation. It is simple in "details" and yet is rich in meaning, ideal for bringing the masses to meditation (i'm sure there 'd be more people meditating if it's the first book for those first showing interest in meditation, rather than other "mystical or philosophical" writings)
Warning though: must look beyond the potential annoyance of repetitions eg. "8 minute" is mentioned more...more
Warning though: must look beyond the potential annoyance of repetitions eg. "8 minute" is mentioned more...more
For anyone who is a perfectionist and is trying to practice meditation, this is a wonderful, simple book that helps you to not give up on the practice. The author repeatedly reminds you that just because you sit down, cross your legs and close your eyes that the stream of thoughts in your mind will not magically stop or you will automatically be enlightened. It is written in very simple terms and reminds you, you are human and meditation takes practice, practice, practice. "a good meditatio...more
Same old story, I tried other ones, this worked!
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Ever since reading "Eat Pray Love" I wanted to learn how to meditate. I wanted to improve my ability to clear my mind, relax, improve focus and concentration, and control my thoughts. I chose this book because I wanted to learn how to meditate quickly without having to get through the history and philosophy. The two things I liked about the book is that it does get you meditationg fast and only requires 8 minutes, which is a reasonable amount of time. However, this book took a good ...more
Really basic intro to meditation. REALLY basic. Dummy's Guide basic, at least that was the tone. meh. I'm sure this works for a lot of people, but I found it kind of annoying.
I did find it interesting that he's shooting for just doing 8 minutes a day. It is an easier way to get started with meditation, I'm sure, than if you had to go for an hour. Because it is work. :-)
So the book is an interesting idea, but it didn't really work for me, though I am doing the 8 m...more
I did find it interesting that he's shooting for just doing 8 minutes a day. It is an easier way to get started with meditation, I'm sure, than if you had to go for an hour. Because it is work. :-)
So the book is an interesting idea, but it didn't really work for me, though I am doing the 8 m...more
Can't imagine a better book to get you started on meditation. It addressed every concern I had as I was going through the 8 week program, and now that I'm done with it I feel like I have the tools to continue it on my own. Highly recommended for anyone thinking about meditation.
I think this is the best book for anyone interested in meditation to start with. It's easy, down to earth, and not goofy!
Learn how to rest your mind. Good.
I finished this book and it has really relaxed me a great deal, I can tell the difference when I when I go to sleep at night I am knocke out, and when I awaken the next morning I can't believe that I was out of it. I increased my meditation time from 8-10 minutes/day, what an incredible read, I highly recommend this book to everyone.
So far it's a ton of fluff and I have to skim it because it's like a big infomercial. I have not tried the system yet, which sounds like it will be good but the book itself is pretty annoying. It's like it's written for people who are wusses and won't just make the time and take the energy to meditate without a very strict program.
Extremely easy to read. Not a great read, but that's not important...the exercises are what matters, and it's a great way to start a meditation practice. I did the 8 weeks of meditation with only a few missed days...now let's see if I can keep the habit.
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I liked learning various types of meditations that could be done in just 8 minutes. Although I am sure that longer meditation sessions would be beneficial, I have enjoyed the short ones split up throughout the day more!
Good book overall, a simple no-nonsense introduction to meditation. However it was incredibly redundant, it could've probably been packed into a 20 page pamphlet but drones on for page after page.
Great introduction to meditation and some different techniques! Since this requires 8 minutes each day it really makes meditation something you can fit in your schedule.
A straightforward introduction to meditation, without the mysticism. Davich makes meditation very approachable. I found the book helpful.
This is a great book for anyone intersted in meditation, but thinks they don't have enough time or it might be too complicated.
Overly simplified and repetitive, this book could've been cut down to 20 pages and not much would be lost.
Guides you through the process well enough, but didn't keep the motivation up... :/
Seriously, I don't have 8 minutes. I'm on the 8 year plan. Very sad.
Great book to get you started with meditation!
great, easy, fun introduction to meditation
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