You?re no idiot, of course. Sometimes you just want to relax, clear your head, rest your aching muscles, and rejuvenate your weary soul. You?ve heard meditation is a great stress reliever, but sometimes it seems so complicated it makes you downright uptight.

Relax! Meditation is easy to learn?especially if you rely on The Complete Idiot?s Guide® to Meditation, Second Edition, as you follow the path to inner peace. In this Complete Idiot?s Guide®, you get:

--Zen techniques, including guided imagery and mindfulness, to help you meditate effectively.

--Tips for learning how to use meditation in daily life, including stressful situations, exercise, and fatigue.

--An easy-to-understand explanation of the connections between meditation, sleep, and dreams.

--Expert advice on how and when to meditate and detailed drawings and diagrams for breathing, positions, and more.

--Techniques for meditating to music or modern chants.