What is meditation? Why practice it? Which techniques is best? How do I do it? The answers to these often-asked questions are contained in this down-to-earth book, making it of enormous value for anyone who wishes to begin and maintain a meditation practice. Written by a Western Buddhist nun with solid experience in both the practice and teaching of meditation, How to Meditate contains a wealth of practical advice on a variety of authentic techniques, from what to do with our minds, to how to sit, to visualizations and other traditional practices. Best of all, McDonald's approach is warm and encouraging. The next best thing to private instruction!

Do you want to meditate but confused with the plethora of information and unexplained jargon? Do you struggle with techniques that request postures that do not suit you? Have you tried meditation in the past but had no success? If so, keep reading. Did you know that there is nothing religious about meditation and you do not have to chant anything? In fact, this is a scientifically proven technique widely used in psychology since the 1970s to address depression, stress, anxiety and also addictions. The book divides meditation into easy to understand and practical steps, so the preparation hard work is already done and all you have to do is add this book to your cart/basket. In this book, you will discover - - How your myths on benefits of meditation are broken. - Who should meditate, Why anyone should meditate and When to meditate in simple and easy to understand words. - How you can use free tools to assess your stress, anxiety or depression levels? - Would you like pre-worked examples of 16 different ideas with explanation of the time slots to meditate? - Why the long term benefits outweigh the short term feelings? - Why preparation is a must have one time setup in 3 easy to understand steps and what preparations are necessary? Even if you have tried meditation in the past but had no success, don't worry. I have gone through the same process and I understand exactly how you feel. This book will motivate you to take the step that drives you to a calmer mind. Take up the motto of "Be Mindful and Be Successful". Pick up your copy by clicking the Add To Card/Basket button at the top of this page.

In this book, I am presenting the practice of meditation in simple words, so that anyone can understand it, and start practicing it.This book is created especially for beginner practitioners that want to pursue the practice of meditation and want to know how to start and how to practice it. Inside the book there are 13 chapters, describing the process of meditation and general meditation instructions. All throughout the book, I'm guiding you through this process of breathing meditation, to make sure nothing will stand in the way of your successful practice.Enjoy!

“When something is bothering you—a person is bugging you, a situation is irritating you, or physical pain is troubling you—you must work with your mind, and that is done through meditation. Working with our mind is the only means through which we’ll actually begin to feel happy and contented with the world that we live in.” —Pema Chödrön Pema Chödrön is treasured around the world for her unique ability to transmit teachings and practices that bring peace, understanding, and compassion into our lives. With How to Meditate, the American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun presents her first book exploring in depth what she considers the essentials for a lifelong practice. More and more people are beginning to recognize a profound inner longing for authenticity, connection, and aliveness. Meditation, Pema explains, gives us a golden key to address this yearning. This step-by-step guide shows readers how to honestly meet and openly relate with the mind, embrace the fullness of our experience, and live in a wholehearted way as we discover: The basics of meditation, from getting settled and the six points of posture to working with your breath and cultivating an attitude of unconditional friendlinessThe Seven Delights—how moments of difficulty can become doorways to awakening and loveShamatha (or calm abiding), the art of stabilizing the mind to remain present with whatever arisesThoughts and emotions as “sheer delight”—instead of obstacles—in meditation “I think ultimately why we practice is so that we can become completely loving people, and this is what the world needs,” writes Pema Chödrön. How to Meditate is an essential book from this wise teacher to assist each one of us in this virtuous goal.

Lawrence LeShan's classic guide to meditation introduced mindfulness to an entire generation. Now it's back in a special ebook edition. Since its initial publication nearly 50 years ago, this simple yet powerful guide has helped more than a million readers reap the profound and limitless rewards of meditation. Now, in a special new edition, How to Meditate is back, singing the virtues of a quiet mind in the overstimulating bustle of the modern world. Outlining a realistic and no-nonsense approach that will enable you to bring meditation effortlessly into your life, no matter how thinly stretched you are, How to Meditate is unrivaled as a source of inspiration and practical instruction for anyone seeking inner peace, relief from stress, and increased self-knowledge.

In this part of the series, we discuss a variety of meditation techniques each picked from various ancient scriptures. We also go through a step by step process of meditation, and discuss what one experiences in each of the stages that one attains. This is Part 6 of the book “The Ultimate book on Yoga – All that you want to know about Yoga”. In this highly insightful book, the author gives a thorough re-look into the actual underlying principles of Yoga and presents Yoga in terms of simple, practicable, down-to-earth instructions, free of mysticism, while analyzing each aspect scientifically, based on recent advancements in neuroscience.

As Yogananda explains the operation of karma, death, and reincarnation, he also shares the deeper purpose of existence for every soul. Understanding these truths can bring clarity, confidence, and inspiration into your life.

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A practical guide to master the art of meditation in easy steps. Learn to meditate easily and boost your well-being by focusing on the practice itself and not on intellectual concepts. Experience the many emotional, physical and mental benefits that meditation provides. Reduce stress, anxiety and depression. You will be able to start meditating from the very first lesson, following the step-by-step guide of a simple but complete basic meditation that combines different techniques. You will learn not only the basics of meditation but also advanced techniques like how to easily reach the Alpha mind state or how to do a meditation that balances all of your chakras.

How to Meditate Handbook - A guide to meditation for Beginners, experienced meditators and Spiritual Seekers. Step by Step instructions for those leaning the fundamentals of meditation as well as techniques for achieving Stillness and Altered states of Consciousness. Whether using meditation for Happiness, self exploration, Healing, Peace of mind or spiritual journey, this handbook will guide the user to build a disciplined and strong foundation for their meditative practice. Achieving 'Stillness' is an important factor when it comes to meditation, from that state of consciousness you can have and achieve profound life changing experiences. "Stillness", a level of separation, a place of "Non Thought" Everything is Energy, all things in our world, our Universe are constantly in motion, objects that appear to be still are in fact vibrating, resonating at various frequencies. When you achieve stillness, it may feel as though "Everything stops Vibrating", a peaceful calm state unlike anything you will experience in the physical.