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Many people who are interested in meditation don’t know what kind of meditation to attempt or where to start. This book begins with a basic introduction to meditation, or ?mind training” ? what it is, how to do it, its numerous benefits, and the various ways it is practiced. In the second part of the book, the author offers a theme for each day, complete with a brief description of such things as mantras, breathing, chakras, movement and meditation, chanting, and stilling the mind. Each day’s session concludes with a step-by-step explanation of how to use this knowledge to spend a few minutes in meditation. By the end of the 30 days, readers will have developed a daily habit and will have all of the tools they need to continue with their new practice.
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The Power of Stillness comes as close as any book could to having a teacher by your side as you learn to meditate, sitting with you each day and gently guiding you through each meditation. The book provides an easy to follow 30-day program to learn what meditation is, how it might help you, and most importantly, how to do it. Meditation serves many functions: seeking direction, calming and stress relief, contemplating religious teachings, inspiration for creative endeavors, clarification of life’s purpose, delving into our inner selves, healing or coping with health issues. Millions of people now meditate regularly, and many thousands more are being introduced to the practice. Religious leaders, health care workers, and spiritual teachers all recommend meditation. Twelve-step programs recommend quiet contemplation. Although it is often recommended, meditation is rarely taught. Since it is practiced alone and in the privacy of one’s own home, few beginners receive clear direction.
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