I picked up The Awakening Body because of a conversation I had with a friend last week. He said that when he sits down to meditate, that his mind won't shut off, and it ruins the experience for him. I gave him a technique about focusing on the space between thoughts, but decided that I needed som... ...more
The depth and breadth of terrain covered in this short book is a testimony to the work and devotion the author has applied during his many decades of study and practice of somatic meditation. In these pages, a great deal of wisdom and lived experience has been distilled and offered in a highly ac... ...more
This is a comprehensive how-to book on very advanced and ancient body-based practices, that if practiced regularly, and in a supportive environment, can experientially turn you inside out (in a good way). The included guided meditations are an essential practice tool. At least half of the book de... ...more
Reggie Ray is a great teacher of religions and an expert meditation instructor. I am a member of the Dharma Ocean Foundation, and practice using his methods daily. His practices are straight forward, grounding and offer you a window on your body and soul. This book is probably the most concise bo... ...more
I have read and listened to Reggie Ray ever since I watched his interview on Conscious TV. Here is a person who is rooted in decades of study, and more importantly, reflection. In this context I have begun working with these meditations, and feel that they are opening 'me' up. I highly reccomend... ...more
If you have a mind that has constant chatter going on in it when you’re nervous or anxious, like I sometimes do- this book is terrific at breaking down easy mediations to slow down your thinking. When we slow down our thinking, we are better able to focus on the deeper issues that underly the REA... ...more
I recently purchased several books on the subject of meditation. This books has impacted me the most, so far. Reginald Ray introduces concepts about energy and the universe in relation to our planet and the boundaries of our body. I find it fascinating and accessible, and I love the accompanying... ...more
Ever since I began meditating, I’ve found it natural to focus on the body. When my first teacher Larry Rosenberg gave his initial instructions, he said we could notice our breathing at the nostrils, in the chest, or in the belly, and I immediately focused on the belly, which I felt to be the cent... ...more