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This is a definitive handbook for those wishing to master meditation. This authoritative volume includes meditations for calming and centering, living mindfully, developing love and compassion, solving problems, manifesting your dreams and connecting with the Divine. There's also advice on meditation postures, creating a sacred space and establshing a daily meditation practice. Table of Contents:* Part I: Before You Begin; What Is Meditation? Why Meditate? What You Need; Meditation Postures* Part II: The Meditation Directory; Meditations for Calming and Centring; Meditations for Living Mindfully; Meditations for Healing Body, Mind, and Spirit; Meditations that Get You Moving; Meditations for Love and Compassion; Meditations for Solving Your Problems; Meditations for Manifesting Your Dreams; Meditations for Connecting with the Divine; Meditation Glossary
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An elegant and enlightening companion book for yoga practitioners. This beautifully designed book invites readers to dis-cover the rich tradition of yoga through single pieces of wisdom-one for each day of the year.
A number one bestseller in France, this is an elegant and inspiring short guide to the art of meditation: another instant classic from the bestselling author of Happiness. Wherever he goes, Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard is asked to explain what meditation is, how it is done and what it can achieve. In this elegant, authoritative and entirely accessible book, he sets out to answer these questions. Although meditation is a life-long process even for the wisest, "The Art of Meditation" demonstrates that by practicing it on a daily basis we can change our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. In this brilliant short book, Matthieu Ricard talks us through the theory, spirituality and practical aspects of meditation. He illustrates each stage of his teaching with examples and pictures, leading the reader deeper into their own practice. Through his experience as a monk, his close reading of sacred texts and his deep knowledge of the Buddhist masters, Matthieu Ricard shows the significant benefits that meditation, based on selfless love and compassion, can bring to each of us.
Most of us on the spirtitual path need support and encouragement to continue trying to find our way. Meditations from the Mat is a wonderful source of such support and encouragement. Author Rolf Gates is a yoga teacher and practitioner and more than that he is a friend to anyone who is trying to walk the path he is following himself. Yoga changed his life for the better and he wants to help us to experience the journey to self discovery and self love that makes us truly available and valuable to those around us. He does this with daily meditations which rely on his extensive knowledge of the scriptures, his intense practice of yoga, his deep experience as a teacher and his charming ability to express all of it in a warm easy to understand fashion. The book has 365 daily meditations which lead one effortlessly through all 8 limbs of traditional Ashtanga/Raja yoga. Full of good natured advice and a loving spirit it is great just to read or to use for daily contemplation.Endorsements from well known teacher's:"More than just cultivating more vibrant health, yoga is an evolutionary journey. This book reflects the deepening and expansive effect of a dedicated yoga practice." Sudhir Jonathon Foust"Rolf Gates is an inspiring teacher who has written an inspiring book. A must for yoga teachers and students alike, Meditations from the Mat brings yoga theory into the twenty-first century and into our daily lives." Baron Baptiste."In this free-spirited journey of the heart Rolf guides us, through daily meditations, to finding the appropriate balance between standing firm and surrendering to flow-the key to peace of mind." Beryl Bender Birch
Yoga is the perfect antidote to the stress that modern life brings for both body and mind. "Yoga for Stress Relief" uses clear step-by-step instructions and brand new photography to teach you yoga positions, breathing exercises and meditations that will not only help you to de-stress but will also teach you how to prevent stress. Suitable for both beginners and those who are more experienced, it features a unique three-month programme to help you alleviate stress and guidance for pregnant women, arthritis sufferers, people with hypertension and the elderly. You will also discover how to ease emotional disorders. Table of Contents:Introduction. Part 1 The roots of stress relief. Chapter 1 The psychology of stress. Chapter 2 The physiology of stress. Part 2 The three-month programme. Chapter 3 Weeks one and two. Chapter 4 Weeks three and four. Chapter 5 Weeks five and six. Chapter 6 Weeks seven and eight. Chapter 7 Weeks nine and ten. Chapter 8 Weeks eleven and twelve. Part 3 Overcoming stress-related ailments. Using yoga to re store health.
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