Meditation For Dummies (Book and CD edition)

Meditation For Dummies (Book and CD edition)
by Stephan Bodian

Meditation For Dummies (Book and CD edition)
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Book Summary Information

Author: Stephan Bodian
Foreword: Dean Ornish
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-06
ISBN: 0471777749
Number of pages: 384
Publisher: For Dummies

Book Reviews of Meditation For Dummies (Book and CD edition)

Book Review: Meditation reference book
Summary: 3 Stars

I bought this book only for a meditation class. It is quite like a text book,too. It is comprehensive in that it describes different ways to meditate. For easier reading and more heart, I would recommend Meditation by Eknath Easwaran. Use Meditation for Dummies as a reference book.

Summary of Meditation For Dummies (Book and CD edition)

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 it's even better. For this new edition, author Stephan Bodian has added an audio CD with more than 70 minutes of guided meditations that are keyed to topics in the book, from tuning in to one's body, transforming suffering, and replacing negative patterns to grounding oneself, consulting the guru within, and finding a peaceful place. The book also discusses the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, along with new advice on how to get the most out of meditation in today's fast-paced world.

Stephan Bodian (Fairfax, CA and Sedona, AZ) is a licensed psychotherapist and the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. He has written for Fitness, Alternative Medicine, Cooking Light, and Tricycle and is the coauthor of Buddhism For Dummies (0-7645-5359-3).


"To tell you the truth, you can learn the basics of meditation in five minutes," asserts Stephan Bodian, meditation instructor, psychotherapist, and former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. You can also study meditation for years, exploring its subtleties. Meditation for Dummies is a simple, clear introduction to the basics of meditation, including an overview of dozens of techniques, practices, and specific meditations, plus direction for going deeper. You get step-by-step instructions for a variety of meditations, including body position, mental concentration, where to put your attention, what to contemplate or notice, physical movements, and breathing. A nice touch is the recurring "traditional wisdom": ancient stories or anecdotes that make a point. This book is useful whether you want the nuts and bolts for getting started in the next minute or you want to dip your mind into different practices and philosophies. Nothing is too elementary to explain: "how to sit up straight--and live to tell about it," what to wear, dealing with fear and self-judgment, and what to do when you get "stuck." You also get plenty of information about the benefits and varieties of meditation. You're bound find and develop a practice that feels right for you. --Joan Price

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