Meditation for Dummies (With CD) 3rd Edition

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This 3rd edition of Meditation For Dummies includes 20 percent new and revised content, including: Don't Worry, Be Happy--with Meditation: New material investigating the recent research on the causes ofhappiness and how meditation can improve mood. This edition also features a set of suggested meditations for becoming happier. Your Brain on Meditation--and Other Recent Findings: Meditation For Dummies, 3rd Edition examines new research on brain changes in people practicing meditation. It also looks at the scientifically documented benefits of meditation, and the implications of these studies. New, revised and refreshed content throughout, including insight into the best meditation apps, electronic content, and websites. The pros and cons of such alternative forms of meditation is presented. A brand new CD. About the Author Stephan Bodian (Fairfax, CA & Sedona, AZ) is a licensed psychotherapist and former editor-in-chief of the Yoga Journal who has written extensively on spiritual themes. His articles have appeared in numerous national magazines, including Fitness, Alternative Medicine, Cooking Light, Tricycle, and, of course, Yoga Journal. Stephan is the author of the previous editions of Meditation For Dummies and is co-author of Buddhism for Dummies. Table of Contents Foreword Introduction Part I: Getting Acquainted with Meditation Chapter 1: Embarking on Your Meditation Journey Chapter 2: Why Meditate? Chapter 3: Zen and Now: Where Meditation Comes From Chapter 4: Your Brain on Meditation and How it Impacts Your Life Part II: Getting Started Chapter 5: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, and Beginner's Mind Chapter 6: How Your Mind Stresses You Out and What You Can Do about It Chapter 7: Mindfulness Meditation: Awareness of the Here and Now Chapter 8: Preparing Your Body for Meditation Chapter 9: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff Chapter 10: Just Doing It: Discipline, Effort, and Letting Go Chapter 11: Opening Your Heart with Love and Compassion Part III: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning Your Practice Chapter 12: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and Habitual Patterns Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Common Roadblocks and Side Effects Chapter 14: Developing a Practice That Works for You Part IV: Meditation in Action Chapter 15: Cultivating Spirituality Chapter 16: Don't Worry, Be Happy -- with Meditation Chapter 17: Meditating in Everyday Life Chapter 18: Using Meditation for Healing and Performance Enhancement Part V: The Part of Tens Chapter 19: Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Meditation Chapter 20: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations Part VI: Appendixes Appendix A: Meditation Resources Appendix B: About the CDIndex