Download or read book Meditation For Dummies written by Stephan Bodian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-10-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier, more productivelife Meditation relaxes the body, calms the mind, improves mentalclarity, reduces stress and enhances overall health and well-being.Ideal for novices as well as experienced practitioners looking toexpand their horizons, this portable edition of the bestsellingMeditation For Dummies gives you dozens of techniques,practices, and specific meditations, along with tips on how to getthe most out of meditation in your everyday life. Learn the basics – get step-by-step instructions for avariety of meditations, starting with how to sit, what to focus onand how to stop your mind from racing Fine-tune your meditation – discover how to tailor yourpractice to your unique needs and life situation, and how totroubleshoot common problems Put meditation to work – learn how to extend meditation'sbenefits to every area of your life, from performing moreeffectively at work, at play and even in the bedroom, to promotingyour spiritual growth Open the book and find: How to sit, what to wear and how to breathe Ways to improve your mental concentration Tips on tuning into your body Tried and tested methods for replacing negative patterns ofthought Guidance on dealing with fear and self-doubt Meditations for stress reduction, healing and performanceenhancement Ways to develop your own meditation practice Learn to: Embrace meditation and improve your mood Find your focus Overcome difficult emotions and everyday problems Slow down and enjoy life