Synopses & Reviews
Going beyond a basic overview to explain how and why meditation works, this manual provides clear instruction on how to create a daily meditation practice, emphasizing how important it isespecially for Westerners who are not used to being stillto sit correctly. By using contemporary examples from his own practice and more than a decade of teaching various meditation techniques, the information is presented in a modern way that is easy to understand, fun, and attainable. Perfect for both novice and seasoned practitioners, these simple techniques help deepen the practice and explore the physical, psychological, and emotional benefits of daily meditation.
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"An all round guide to the whys and hows of the subject, including interesting background on psychology and physiology. There are exercises, case studies, resources . . . but it is the clear, down-to-earth explanations that make this such a useful book for anyone learning or struggling with any sort of meditation." Bill Anderton, Pilgrim's (January 2011)
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"Demystifies the meditation process . . . the goal is to create a sense of peace in your life so that bumps in the road dont become hurdles . . . a meditation book for the masses: simple, straightforward and very achievable." New Connexion Journal
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"This small and simple looking book is one of those bookshelf diamonds. . . . This unassuming little text is a comprehensive and manageable introduction to seated meditation . . . a wonderful antidote to all those meditation texts that make you feel like you must be doing it wrong, highly recommended." Awen Clement, www.KindredSpirit.co.uk
Synopsis
Going beyond a basic overview to explain how and why meditation works, this manual provides clear instruction on how to create a daily meditation practice, emphasizing how important it is--especially for Westerners who are not used to being still--to sit correctly. By using contemporary examples from his own practice and more than a decade of teaching various meditation techniques, the information is presented in a modern way that is easy to understand, fun, and attainable. Perfect for both novice and seasoned practitioners, these simple techniques help deepen the practice and explore the physical, psychological, and emotional benefits of daily meditation.
About the Author
Darren Main is a yoga and meditation instructor and a regular columnist for
PlanetOut. He is the author of
The Findhorn Book of Meditation,
Spiritual Journeys Along the Yellow Brick Road, and
Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic. He lives in San Francisco.