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Meditation for Dummies [With CDROM]
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
...morePaperback, 360 pages
Published
January 1st 2006
by For Dummies
(first published March 4th 1999)
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I expected this book to be "just" a meditation handbook telling me what to do, when and how. However, this book is much more and I've actually read it twice to absorb all the amazing information.
Although Meditation for Dummies is full of practical meditation tips and guides you through your meditation practice pretty effortlessly in a way that's easy to understand, it contains lots of life wisdom. The author, who is an experienced psychotherapist, also provides readers with h...more
Although Meditation for Dummies is full of practical meditation tips and guides you through your meditation practice pretty effortlessly in a way that's easy to understand, it contains lots of life wisdom. The author, who is an experienced psychotherapist, also provides readers with h...more
A very helpful book on the topic of meditation, full of practical tips you can use. It also gives you an overview on the background of meditation, as well as a variety of different meditation techniques.
The main focus of the book is on mindfulness meditation, which the author suggests as a basis for other meditations you can try at a later point. He also gives tips for how to incorporate meditation into your daily life and what to do if you encounter difficulties.
This book ...more
The main focus of the book is on mindfulness meditation, which the author suggests as a basis for other meditations you can try at a later point. He also gives tips for how to incorporate meditation into your daily life and what to do if you encounter difficulties.
This book ...more
The author sounds well-versed in the topic and this book has all you need to start meditating and a lot of reasons to convince you that you should start now and keep it going. The writing is clear, informed, interesting, and a good balance between cute Eastern stories and Western perspective (e.g., scientific findings). The book is probably longer than it should be, but no harm in that. Go ahead and delve into Meditation with this book if you intend to. Good place to begin your studies and a ...more
I know that the series of Dummies books--and there must be hundreds of them--isn't everyone's cup of tea. Some people are put off by the title alone. And yes, there are plenty of other basic books about meditation that do not refer to us beginners as "dummies." However, I enjoyed this thorough overview and practical approach to meditation from practing psychotherapist Stephan Bodian. He gives a historical, spiritual, and philosophical background on the practice of meditation, then...more
Chapter six begins, "If you're looking for simple, concise meditation instructions, you've come to the right chapter." I'd say that goes for this book as a whole - basic techniques and mechanics for beginners are available here. The book is easy to follow (dummies, duh), and provides much additional info of interest - where/when to meditate, how long, are eyes open or closed, what to do with your hands, what if your foot falls asleep, etc. It continues on (over 300 pages) to more advan...more
Being the only "for Dummies" book that I have ever read, it would be pointless to compare its effectiveness with other titles in this series. I learned some simple exercises for shaking the stress from the brain and learned more on the importance of breathing, posture, and having a clear mind.
This was the best "for dummies" book I have ever read. The author did a great job at explaining the history of meditation and gave plenty of different exercises to give you a taste of the various meditation methods. Anyone who wants to learn about meditation should read this book!
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If you ever had something you wanted to know about meditation, this book covers it. A fantastic reference and how-to guide whether you are looking for something to bolster your spiritual life or a practice to help with stress and your health.
Nice overview of different meditation techniques practiced over time and throughout the world. I think the author lacks some credibility, but the exercises are fun to try anyway.
I never seem to get through these books, but I still feel like I learned a lot. I really enjoyed the section that talked about meditation as a part of all religions.
If you are interested in meditation, this is actually a very accessible, easy to read book. I've read 1/3 of it already and looking forward to the rest.
This is a nice introduction to meditation for the uninitiated. Also, the author of this books makes recommendations for further study and practice.
In an attempt to get my BP down and my anxiety under control, this has become my new fav book.
Very easy read and helps the novice reader better understand the concept of living in the moment.
Have rough idea about basic meditation and just go and do it. Its a high-level view of meditation.
i dont have the patience for this, but it worked for my histerical brother
Learning to count my breaths and other useful destressing exercises.
I really have always been fascinated by meditation. This book is a nice introduction to the many facets of meditation. I however enjoy reading things front to back and all the sidebars and off-shoots made it hard for me to finish this book. It is designed to be skipped around and that is just not my way of reading. I feel this book better suits those who don't mind skipping around and reading solely what is meaningful to them. It has a CD and I'm about to start using the CD for my own medit...more
it even had a CD with it!
Read October 2010
wow. among my most prized possessions. this book has given me the ability to relax again - a skill i think i had forgotten for a while.
while respecting religion, bodian offers several styles of meditation from several religious traditions that everyone can practice.
clear, simple, concise, informative, helpful, entertaining, interesting, relaxing, and fulfilling. if you don't own a copy, get one.
while respecting religion, bodian offers several styles of meditation from several religious traditions that everyone can practice.
clear, simple, concise, informative, helpful, entertaining, interesting, relaxing, and fulfilling. if you don't own a copy, get one.
Good collection of meditation techniques and tips, but repeats itself quite often. But all in all a good introduction for meditation!
The only thing that did more to alleviate my stress and anxiety was finally leaving the job I hated. This book ran a very close second. It is extremely useful, helpful, simple and doesn't get mixed up in any religiosity (making it easily accessible to the spiritual, the secular, the theistic and atheistic without alienating any of the above.)
A very useful referrence for those wanting to start a home meditation practice. Very much a how-to guide with good answers to questions. Not a book to read cover-to-cover. And I didn't.
Good book on the basics of meditation and mindfulness. Felt a bit self-conscious reading it, but that's not a reflection on the book. ;-P
This book has helped me learn how and why to meditate which has opened the doors for understanding and accepting myself.
Sharon
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Recommends it for:
People curious about meditation, brand-new beginners
Great overview of the science behind meditation, and various techniques. Would be good for someone who just wants to dabble.
Ok, Meditation is for smart people too -- but I needed this book to get started, he he he.
Erstes Drittel gelesen, bisher sehr gut.
Pocket editions leave out a lot. :p
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