Complete Idiot's Guide to Meditation

Inner peace is just a few deep breaths away! You're no idiot, of course. Sometimes you just want to relax, clear your head, rest your aching muscles, and rejuvenate your weary soul. You've heard meditation is a great stress reliever, but sometimes it seems so complicated it makes you downright uptight. Relax! Meditation is easy to learn-especially if you rely on The Complete Idiot's GuideR to Meditation, Second Edition, as you follow the path to inner peace. In this Complete Idiot's GuideR, you get: * Zen techniques, including guided imagery and mindfulness, to help you meditate effectively. * Tips for learning how to use meditation in daily life, including stressful situations, exercise, and fatigue. * An easy-to-understand explanation of the connections between meditation, sleep, and dreams. * Expert advice on how and when to meditate and detailed drawings and diagrams for breathing, positions, and more. * Techniques for meditating to music or modern chants. You'll learn how to ... * Find the right meditation class for you. * Use mantras and create your own healing sounds for meditation. * Master visually based meditation techniques. * Use meditation to improve your health and boost your immune response. * Breathe properly while you're meditating. * Enhance your experience with soothing yoga poses. * Rechannel energy during meditation. * Practice meditations from around the globe.Budilovsky, Joan is the author of 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Meditation', published 2002 under ISBN 9780028644417 and ISBN 0028644417.