Secrets of Meditation is the ultimate beginner's guide to meditation, explaining the history and ancient traditions of the practice, accompanied by over 40 step-by-step routines for everyone and every situation
Part of the updated and reformatted Secrets of series, this book explores all types of meditation, including:
Counting the breath
Body sweeping
Chanting and mantras
Loving kindness
Forgiveness and reconciliation
Washing the dishes meditation
Sky-gazing meditation
One-minute mindfulness
. . . and many more
The power of meditation has been harnessed for thousands of years to help train the mind for greater concentration and handling stress. This book draws on a variety of traditions, both secular and religious, and includes a mix of ancient and modern-day techniques, which will enable you to learn, understand and apply these techniques to your everyday life.
Create a suitable setting and develop an understanding of the physical and emotional benefits, which include: increased empathy; sense of gratitude; emotional stability; improved focus; strengthened immune system; lower blood pressure; and many more.
From commuter meditation and conscious listening to micro-meditations for children and parents, you will also have the tools to improve your relationships with loved ones, friends, colleagues, strangers, yourself and the wider world. This will have a profound positive effect on your life and your general well being.