Meditation For Dummies, Stephan Bodian
Meditation For Dummies, Stephan Bodian
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Meditation For Dummies

Author: Stephan Bodian

Narrator: Michael Butler Murray

Unabridged: 15 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/28/2019


Synopsis

Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier life.

Meditation has been used for centuries to reduce stress, increase energy, and enhance overall health and well-being—so it's no wonder more and more people in today's fast-paced and stress-centric world are adopting this age-old practice. If you want to achieve a greater state of calmness, physical relaxation, and psychological balance, Meditation For Dummies is your life raft. Covering the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, this new edition explains in plain English how you can put meditation into practice today and start reaping the benefits of living a more mindful life.

Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner coming back for a refresher course, this plain-English guide provides a wealth of tips and techniques for sitting (or lying) down with your mind to meditate successfully. From preparing your body for meditation to focusing your awareness and being open to the present moment, it covers everything you need to put distractions to rest and open yourself up to a meditation practice that works for you.


About Stephan Bodian

Stephan Bodian has studied and practices several schools of Buddhism. He is the author of Meditation For Dummies and coauthor of Buddhism For Dummies, 2nd Edition.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Helynne on April 05, 2009

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 overv......more

Goodreads review by Mario the lone bookwolf on March 23, 2018

A comprehensive compendium of all essential aspects of mental education explained in an understandable way. Please note that I put the original German text at the end of this review. Just if you might be interested. Far from the hustle and bustle of too esoteric literature, this band offers everythin......more

Goodreads review by Barbora on June 15, 2010

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 meditati......more

Goodreads review by Wesley on February 25, 2021

Would have given it a 3 for a neutral waste of my time, but the Let's Have Fun With Appropriation section on chakras and the preachy and overly simplified advice on happiness and forgiveness tipped it over into actively irritating.......more

Goodreads review by Barry on December 31, 2019

I didn't realise at first but i accidentally bought the 'mini' version of this guide. Nevertheless it was interesting but very basic.......more