Mind, body, spirit: meditation and visualization Books

Book SynopsisTrade Review"We sometimes call things 'woo-woo' not because we're experts on those subjects, but because we're not experts and we haven't dived into all the available science and research. In this book, David has done a stellar job in gathering the science and philosophy of a range of seemingly woo-woo subjects and shown that they are, in fact, 'true-woo'." - Vex King, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life"Dr. David Hamilton is one of the leading experts in the field of the mind‑body connection. As a scientist, he bridges real science with human potential in order to prove to you how powerful you really are. This book will change your mind." - Dr. Joe Dispenza, New York Times best‑selling author of You Are the Placebo"Science has historically looked askance when faced with traditional healing systems. We now realize that alternative therapies and Western methods can be used together to reach a state of lasting wellness." - Deepak Chopra"Why Woo‑Woo Works is one of the clearest and most accurate expositions of alternative mind‑body practices that I’ve had the pleasure to read. Hamilton also offers explanations that help to demystify the woo‑woo taboo. A delightful and inspiring read." - Dean Radin, Ph.D., Chief Scientist, Institute of Noetic Sciences"David is an incredibly inspirational man who I’m proud to call a friend. His work has changed the lives of many and he stands out because he always strives to explore and answer the difficult questions using evidence and science, which in a world full of misinformation, is needed. A truly wonderful and fascinating book. A must‑read!" - Dr. Punam Krishan, GP, writer, and broadcaster"David’s emotionally moving and scientifically enlightening book delves deep into the big questions of spirituality and science. Read this book to open your mind and heart to the tremendous power of alternative therapies." - Dr. NNilesh Satguru, GP and high‑performance coach"Reading this book is like David giving us a scientific toy arm to finally be able to scratch that itch on our back in that unreachable spot for those of us who have resonated with woo‑woo since day one, but haven’t had the evidence‑based research compiled all in one place to back up what we feel and have experienced to be true. If medical students and sceptics everywhere were required to read this book, the world would be a more harmonious and healthy place." - Kelly Noonan Gores, director and executive producer of the HEAL documentary"Dr. David Hamilton is uniquely placed to give compassionate science‑backed perspectives on the role that the mind plays in helping to heal the body. In this book, David delves into what we know, whilst making space for what we don’t. The world needs more authors – and scientists – like David Hamilton." - Dr. Gemma Newman, GP and author of The Plant Power Doctor‘As a conscious filmmaker and meditation teacher, I find David’s book highly valuable for those scientific nuggets that back up what we know intuitively to be true. He helps us all bridge the gap from woo‑woo to, yes, you too!" - Adam Schomer, producer of HEAL and The Road to Dharma

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis loving book comes from the heart of love of a daring explorer of the mysteries of the body. Open anywhere and be reminded how delicious it can be to simply take a breath. - Lorin Roche, Ph.D., author of The Radiance Sutras: 112 Gateways to the Yoga of Wonder and Delight and Meditation Made EasyIf I had to choose among the many books on breath and breathing, The Breathable Body is without question the one I would choose. While clarifying the anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and mechanics of breathing, Litman shows how breathing is a whole-body phenomenon of our dynamic, fluid organism. His depth and breadth of knowledge are present in each explanation and exploration, and if you are one of the millions suffering from a breathing, sleep, or anxiety disorder, chances are the information you need is in this book. - Don St John, Ph.D., author of Healing the Wounds of Childhood and Culture: An Adventure of a LifetimeRobert Litman shows how you can change your health, your mood, and your connection to all of life by changing how you breathe. Whether you struggle with breathing, need effective strategies for self-regulation, or want to more fully enjoy the pleasures of being alive, this book will provide insight and solutions to some surprisingly common health conditions. The Breathable Body is an essential tool for good health! - Sharon Weil, Registered Somatic Movement Educator, author of ChangeAbility: How Artists, Activists and Awakeners Navigate ChangeLitman draws on more than three decades of experience working with clients to bring together a resource accessible to everyone. What sets The Breathable Bodyapart is the connection it highlights between body and breath, and how breathing and movement are linked. Your doctor may not have told you about the benefits of breathing re-education. The Breathable Body does just that! If you breathe, this book is for you. - Patrick McKeown, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International and author of The Oxygen AdvantageRobert provides a well-crafted paeon to the sacred and healing act of breathing; it is anatomy as poetry, required reading for anyone interested in the healing aspects of conscious breathing. - Karen M Gardner, PhD in Information Science, UC BerkeleyCombining memoir, breathing therapy, and inquiry into the dynamic movement of body and mind, The Breathable Body offers deep insights and practical instructions on every page. This is a highly relatable book you’ll return to again and again for sagely advice. - Matteo Pistono, author of Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind and In the Shadow of the BuddhaRobert delivers a message in The Breathable Body that has the potential to not only improve your health but also enhance the quality of your life. He has managed to bridge the gap between cognitive understanding of the scientific knowledge of breathing processes while guiding his readers into an immediate somatic participation with the material. This book offers a transmission of intimate presence with oneself and a reminder that the sacred resides in the present moment. - Gael Rosewood, Continuum teacher, certified Rolfer, and CE teacher and mentor for both modalitiesConscious breathing has become a psychospiritual and energy-medicine meme, popularized in bodywork, yoga, and meditation circles to a degree that makes breathing so hyperconsciously conscious that it becomes even more unconscious. It takes a breath practitioner who has been through its many layers of morphogenesis, phenomenology, dynamic function, micromovement, and personal unlayering to teach you how to make your breathing more endurably conscious. Robert Litman is a true breath healer, explorer, and teacher. - Richard Grossinger, author of Bottoming Out the Universe and Dreamtimes and ThoughtformsRobert draws you into the world of breath like nothing I've read before! Whether you are looking for help for an ailment or want to enrich your life through breath, this book—steeped with rich resources to expand and explore breathing—is for you. - Bobbie Ellis, Continuum teacher and 500+ Experienced Registered Yoga TeacherRobert Litman takes us on a psychological journey, leading us through his own history with breathing and the metaphor for life that it has come to hold for him. Based on his hard-won wisdom, he guides us in practical ways that have helped so many—how to bring conscious breathing meaningfully into our lives. - Peter M. Litchfield, President, Graduate School of Behavioral Health Sciences, lecturer in respiratory psychophysiology, self-regulation science, and many other subjectsBreath spirals, listens, touches us on the inside, responds to kindness, tenderness, compassion, and gentleness, whispering its wildness into us. Others teach the science of breath, measuring and counting. Robert transmits the art and flow, letting breath lead us into the unknown. The Breathable Body offers a glimpse into the author’s love affair with breath, a quiet transmission into the most profound relationship we have. What a treasure this book is! - Roxanne Rhodes, Certified Yoga Instructor, Trager practitioner, and massage therapist

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“I have learned so much from Kimberly’s teachings for more than a decade, and this book is a life-changing read for creating more peace in your life.” — Drew Barrymore “This book is an engaging, inspiring, and helpful guide to resurrecting your soul so you can embrace who you are truly meant to be. The time to tune into the glory and power of the True Self is now.” — Deepak Chopra, New York Times best-selling author “You Are More Than You Think You Are is an intriguing and valuable practical guide that uniquely meshes ancient Eastern wisdom with the supportive science of mental wellness. No matter where you are in your personal journey, this book helps enhance your emotional resilience and let go of blocks that keep you from sustaining a positive, healthy perspective on life.” — Dan Buettner, #1 New York Times best-selling author, National Geographic Fellow, and founder of the Blue Zones “Kimberly Snyder is one of the most vibrant spiritual writers of the day. This book will not only inspire you to see beyond your limitations, it will draw you ever closer to your True Self, that inner place of transcendent beauty, personal power, and infinite potential.” — Gary Jansen, award-winning author of MicroShifts “You Are More Than You Think You Are is an empowering guide into awakening the conscious and fearless warrior that lies within us all. Kimberly thoughtfully weaves together ancient teachings, science, inspiring personal stories, and daily practices that give the reader a roadmap to harnessing the power of living from the True Self.” — Dr. Shefali Tsabary, New York Times best-selling author and clinical psychologist “In You Are More Than You Think You Are, Kimberly Snyder takes you on a journey to break through all the stories, shame, and blockages that have stopped you from being the light that you are. Step-by-step you are guided to see that love is not something you go searching for, but more so something that is already here within you. I was moved by the vulnerability and strength held within this book.”— Kyle Gray, best-selling author of Raise Your Vibration and Angel Prayers“The wisdom of India has guided millions in the quest to discover who and what they really are. No one did more to foster that East-West transmission than Paramahansa Yogananda, and this wise, user-friendly book shows exactly how to use his powerful teachings to make our lives deeper, happier, and more fulfilling.” — Philip Goldberg, author of The Life of Yogananda and Spiritual Practice for Crazy Times“Truly empowering! Kimberly is addressing a very needed topic in her new book. I highly recommend this book if you want to learn how to embrace and love yourself.” — Dr. Karol Darsa, author of The Trauma Map and executive director of the Reconnect Center “This book is an accessible guide in showing how ancient teachings can help create success, joy, and fulfillment in modern life.”— GT Dave, founder and CEO of GT’s Living Foods

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Mandy’s work is devoted to people and their emotional struggles as they search for purpose and validation in a world where the most enlightened are ignored. This powerful healing work is something that’s missing in the world of mental and physical health today and is a light for others to find themselves and create new references and meaningful experiences that can be channeled to overcome any obstacle and succeed beyond their wildest dreams. Mandy shows that you have the power to change reality on your terms with your own free will.” — Anthony William, The Medical Medium, # 1 New York Times best-selling author of the Medical Medium book series, and chronic illness expert“In a world that can sometimes be dark, Mandy’s love, integrity, and authenticity is a breath of fresh air. Manifesting what you want doesn’t have to be slow and painful. It can be fun and easy and Mandy shows you how.” — Nina Dobrev, actress, director, producer“In this book, Mandy Morris will teach you practical ways to raise your energetic vibration. She offers powerful wisdom to help you attract what you want in your life. A must-read.” — Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times best-selling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman’s Soul“Mandy is a wealth of wisdom and heart. She’s able to simplify the esoteric into practical information to bring joy, love, and manifestation into one’s life.” — Kimberly Van Der Beek, wellness blogger and environmental rights activist“Mandy’s work is a unique bridge between modern psychology and spirituality delivered with accuracy, compassion, and unconditional love. Among other things, Mandy’s teachings give us a deep understanding for our less desired sides so we can be more loving towards ourselves and thus others. This understanding is, in my opinion, what mankind needs so desperately today to heal.” — Dr. Afsoon Pouya, coach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, founder of True Vibration Academy“Having known Mandy Morris for years, I have seen how her techniques impact a person’s life. In fact, I have personally experienced the life-changing results of her teachings. Above that, Mandy’s ability to improve lives comes from her profound love for all. A love that can transform each of us.” — Michael Barnes, Ph.D., microbiologist, geneticist, and business coach“Mandy’s profound insights lay out the most important principles to mastering manifestation so you can live out your dreams, manifest a life full of abundance, and put your spiritual understanding into practice.” — Peter Nguyen, CEO of Ad Exchange Group, Ernst & Young National Finalist Entrepreneur of the Year

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Book SynopsisThe best-selling author of 14,000 Things to Be Happy About, Barbara Ann Kipfer has poured her creativity into yet another irresistible book of bite-size inspiration. Following 1,000 Ways to Live Wild, this beautifully illustrated list book is a perfect gift for busy professionals or anyone seeking more balance in their hectic lives.

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Book SynopsisIn an age of obsessive productivity and stress, this illustrated ode to idleness invites readers to explore the pleasures and possibilities of slowing down. Beloved author and illustrator Roman Muradov weaves together the words and stories of artists, writers, philosophers, and eccentrics who have pursued inspiration by doing less. He reveals that doing nothing is both easily achievable and absolutely essential to leading an enjoyable and creative life. Cultivating idleness can be as simple as taking a long walk without a destination or embracing chance in the creative process. Peppered with playful illustrations, this handsome volume is a refreshing and thought-provoking read.Trade Review"'There is lots to savour here, if you're the type of person who, like me, has a soft spot for Roland Barthes and faintly pretentious writing. Nice pictures too." -- The Spectator

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Book SynopsisFind out how to customize, interpret, and apply the wisdom of tarot to enhance every area of your life - your career, finances, relationships, and more.Get to know each card in detail - meet The Magician, who encourages you to trust in your abilities; connect with the nurturing instincts of The Empress; feel the confidence of The Chariot - and explore the meanings of each card for you.Discover how tarot readings can illuminate your unique path and lead to tangible, positive actions that you can apply day to day.Let Tarot guide you on a journey of self-knowledge and self-fulfillment.

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Book SynopsisCentered and Connected presents body-based techniques that integrate practices of self-reflection and non-judgmental awareness in order to foster healing, build self-esteem, and develop a stronger connection to one’s body. Author Rytz explores the disconnection between the mind and body, which can create alienation, lack of self-acceptance, and more serious emotional problems. Some of the body areas explored include the head, heart, hands, feet, stomach, and pelvis, as well as body-related phenomena such as the breath, gravity, and the voice. Each topic is followed by four simple and enjoyable activities meant to improve the body-mind relationship. There are 128 activities in all. More than 250 photographs and illustrations help readers visualize and utilize the exercises described.

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Book SynopsisHow do we free ourselves from the demon of self-concern? These instructions are found in Eight Verses for Training the Mind, one of the most important texts from a genre of Tibetan spiritual writings known as lojong (literally "mind training"). The root text was written by the eleventh-century meditator Langritangpa. His Holiness the Dalai Lama refers to this work as one of the main sources of his own inspiration and includes it in his daily meditations.

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Book SynopsisKing of the Empty Plain is familiar to every Tibetan yet nearly unknown in the rest of the world. Tangtong Gyalpo''s incredible lifespan, profound teachings, unprecedented engineering feats, eccentric deeds, and creation of Tibetan opera have earned this fascinating figure a unique status in Tibetan culture. Believed to be the great Indian master Padmasambhava appearing again in the world to benefit living beings, he discovered techniques for achieving longevity that are still held in highest esteem and are frequently taught six hundred years later. His construction of fifty-eight iron suspension bridges, sixty wooden bridges, 118 ferries, 111 stupa monuments, and countless temples and monasteries in Tibet and Bhutan remains an awe-inspiring accomplishment. This book is a detailed study of the life and legacy of this great master. An extensive introduction discusses Tangtong Gyalpo''s Dharma traditions, the question of his amazing longevity, his "crazy" activities manifested to enhance his own realization and to benefit others, and his astonishing engineering and architectural achievements. The book includes a complete translation of the most famous Tibetan biography of Tangtong Gyalpo, as well as the Tibetan text and English translation of a unique early manuscript describing his miraculous death. The text is further enriched with ten color plates and seventy-seven black-and-white illustrations.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding how our actions words and thoughts interact enhances our ability to progress in spiritual practice and brings us closer to self-realization. In a warm informal style Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche opens up Tibetan meditation practice to both beginners and experienced students placing as much emphasis on practice as on knowledge. Depending on the sources of the problems in our lives he offers practices that work with the body speech or the mind—a collection of Tibetan yoga exercises visualizations, sacred sound practices, and spacious meditations on the nature of mind. Together he says knowledge and regular meditation practice can alter our self-image and lead to a lighter more joyful sense of being. The stillness of the body the silence of speech and the spacious awareness of mind are the true three doors to enlightenment.

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Book SynopsisTHE EASY DOES IT MEDITATION BOOK AND RECOVERY FLASH CARDS are a profound, challenging and comforting book and card set - one for each week of the year. These wise and witty musings are meant to encourage and inspire anyone travelling on the path of recovery.The fifty-two Recovery Flash cards contain specially selected line drawings, Twelve-Step folk wisdom and quotes from The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. This is the essential tool for embracing the challenges of recovery. It provides a quick pick-me-up, a gentle reminder to refocus on your spiritual programme and a way of getting back on track.The good news is we can find serenity by doing nothing. It doesn''t cost any money and it doesn''t require anything out of us. The bad news is we can find serenity by doing nothing, we can''t buy it and it doesn''t need anything out of us. Therein lie''s the challenge! - Mary FaulknerBook and card set with 52 Cards

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Book SynopsisConnect more meaningfully to the cultural wisdom and spiritual teachings of Buddhism. Explore Buddhist traditions and older ways of connecting with spirituality by going straight to the heart of mystical traditions. Zen Buddhism explores the spiritual teachings that have thrived throughout Chinese culture and many other societies. With this guidebook for both newcomers to spiritual practice and those searching for a concise reference to a long history, discover how to honor your connection to nature and reach your full potential through Zen practice. Explore the history behind Buddhist practices and teachings, and then engage with them firsthand, forming a deeper bond with yourself and the world. Illuminated by beautiful illustrations, this guide presents: The history of Buddhism Meditations and rituals to bring the ancient wisdom into modern life Key concepts and figures of Buddhist teachings As with every title in the Mystic Traditions series, Zen Buddhism is a celebration of a unique and beautiful culture. As such, the subject matter and content has been treated with the utmost care and respect to ensure an accurate and reverent presentation that is accessible to a variety of audiences, and serves to further educate and foster support for these rich practices and traditions for years to come.Zen Buddhism is your engaging, accessible, and hands-on introduction to the deep magic and spirituality of Buddhism. The Mystic Traditions series explores mystical and spiritual traditions and magical practices from around the world from a modern perspective. These guides offer concise introductions to the origins of mystical practices; explain key concepts, figures, and legends in these traditions; and give straightforward and engaging instruction on how to connect directly with these practices through rituals, spells, and more. Also available in the Mystic Traditions series: Native American Spiritualism, Celtic Mysticism.

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Book Synopsis“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness,” says Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. “If you are attentive, you will see it.” In Joy, author and teacher Cher Kaufmann offers readers several ways to become open to joy. Here are uplifting, hand-drawn mantras for readers to color. By interacting on the page with the words through color, the exercise becomes meditative. Kaufmann also provides dozens of her beautiful illustrations to color, simplified here to basic patterns and symbols so they can be completed in just a few minutes. In only ten minutes, readers will be able to tap into the ancient knowledge and deep wisdom of this art through coloring, but also through carefully curated short meditations and tips for attaining bliss. Research has shown that simply by thinking positively, people can train themselves to have more of these thoughts. The brain regions that regulate happiness literally receive a surge of blood. Like a river on a bed of rocks, this carves out a neural pathway, making it easier for more joy to flow. Bring it on!

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Book SynopsisPracticing gratitude is easy, and the benefits are huge. In this little book of essential mindfulness and coloring, bestselling author and teacher Cher Kaufmann helps readers to focus on the good and leave the rest behind. She provides hand-drawn inspirational quotes to color. Interacting on the page with the words, “When eating a fruit, think of the person who planted the tree,” gives the artist a double dose of self-worth. Coloring has shown time and again to calm body and soul. Here are very simple line drawings of symbols and nature to color in ten minutes or less. Rounding out the book are meditations, musings, and suggestions for discovering inner grace. Science has shown that gratitude heals those who embrace it on multiple levels. Such people are more optimistic and hopeful, sleep better, and experience less anxiety and depression. Every page of Gratitude inspires readers to tap into their own gratitude and celebrate the wonder that is life. Rather than waiting for a holiday to give thanks, start now.

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Book SynopsisThere are two essential elements to the spiritual path says this popular teacher from the lineage of Chögyam Trungpa: (1) understanding that you’re already enlightened, already perfect in wisdom right here and now, and (2) accessing that natural wakefulness through spiritual practice. These two aspects depend upon each other and work together. Gaylon Ferguson’s teaching on the twin aspects of view and practice is a perfect introduction for the beginning meditator and it offers fresh perspectives for the non-beginner too.

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Book SynopsisLessons on the true purpose and power of meditation, from one of the great mastersAccording to the Buddha, no one can attain basic sanity or enlightenment without practicing meditation. It is the essential spiritual practice—and nothing else is more important. In The Path is the Goal, Chögyam Trungpa teaches us to let go of the urge to make meditation serve our ambition; thus we can relax into openness. We are shown how the deliberate practice of mindfulness develops into contrived awareness, and we discover the world of insight that awareness reveals. We learn of a subtle psychological stage set that we carry with us everywhere and unwittingly use to structure all our experience—and we find that meditation gradually carries us beyond this and beyond ego altogether to the experience of unconditioned freedom. The teachings presented here—all in Trungpa''s concise, accessible style—provide the foundation that every practitioner needs to awaken as the Buddha did.

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Book SynopsisAffectionately known as Lady Ruth at the Jivamukti Yoga School in New York City where she teaches, Ruth Lauer-Manenti has presented "dharma "talks on daily life from a yogic perspective for many years (collected in "An Offering of Leaves" and "Sweeping the Dust" both published by Lantern Books). FELL IN HER HANDS is an altogether more ambitious work - a commentary and reflection on the venerable yogic text, the "Yoga Sutra "of Patanjali written in the form of a series of interlaced stories that grow out of the sutras, with the various characters evolving through the obstacles and challenges that are presented in the "Yoga Sutra." Deeply personal, humane, expressive and even humorous, FELL IN HER HANDS is a fresh and insightful examination of the yoga the yoke that ties us to our friends and family and acquaintances, to the past and the future, and to all creation. The result is a unique insight into the heart of yoga by a much-loved and compassionate practitioner."Ruth Lauer-Manenti''s latest and most ambitious literary project transforms complex ideas from Patanjali''s classic Yoga Sutra into real-life moments. The result is a storytelling experience so visceral one wonders why it had not been done before. If the Sutra speaks truths so large we risk losing focus, there is a lot to be said for the humble voice that grounds those truths in realities we can all identify and share. A masterful performance."-Joshua M. Greene, author, Gita Wisdom: An Introduction to India''s Essential Yoga Text"If you want to teach that which is profound, it is often necessary to weave the threads of truth into a clever story, and this is what Ruth has done. She has skilfully written in narrative form a retelling of Patanjali''s from the perspective of remarkable characters, who reveal in the details of their lives how the thread fell in her hands." -Sharon Gannon, co-founder, Jivamukti Yoga"Ruth Lauer-Manenti writes with a poet''s eye, delicately directing our attention to places of worship, ways of caring and areas we might not immediately think are worthy of reflection. She is amused, amazed and perceptive, and in her world it seems everything is a lesson about how we might live better and find a deeper purpose. We would do well to listen to her."-Susan Minot, author, Thirty Girls"Fell in Her Hands is special and unique in that Lady Ruth re-tells the Sutra through modern narratives, introducing characters that are recognizable and circumstances all too human. As a result, this book makes comprehending the Sutra accessible, relatable, and deeply personal. She is masterful in her storytelling, in love with her subject, and generous in her ability to share her wisdom with us all. I highly recommend this book, this teacher, and all she has to offer."-Seane Corn, co-founder, Off the Mat, Into the World"I have come across many commentaries on the Yoga Sutra in English by great scholars. Normally, other commentators explain the sutras with a philosophical background. The method followed by Lady Ruth is through experience and stories, which catch the attention of the reader. Transmission of knowledge in India has been through dialogues, stories, and debates, which we can find in the Vedas and Upanishads. Let yoga enthusiasts all over the world read this book and reach the state of samadhi or equanimity."-Dr. M. A. Jayashree

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Book SynopsisIs it possible to reverse the rate of stress, illness and sickness? Yes, simply by choosing Happiness as the driving force for change! In a simple and clear way the book will introduce us to the understanding of epigenetics and stem cell research, giving us new and practical keys to bringing more Wellness and Health into our lives.

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Book SynopsisWhat is enlightenment? Is it a myth or is it real? On The Science of Enlightenment, you will learn that the liberated state is as real as the sensations you are having right now. For it is through the investigation of your own thoughts and feelings that you can awaken to clear insight and a happiness independent of conditions: the state of enlightenment. Through his expertise in both science and spirituality, meditation teacher Shinzen Young demystifies the principles of awakening hidden within the world's great spiritual traditions and shows you how to use them in your own life. Here, in an unequaled 14-CD course covering traditional teachings, scientific insights, and practical instructions, you will test for yourself the discoveries of the great wisdom traditions, including Buddhism, Christianity, Jewish mysticism, Sufism, Hinduism, shamanism, and many others. Why is single-pointed concentration so highly regarded on every contemplative path? How do you move beyond emotional/intellectual blocks and into a state of highest presence? Where do psychic powers and other mystical phenomena fit in the architecture of enlightenment? How do you know if your meditation practice is working? On The Science of Enlightenment, Shinzen Young elucidates these questions with precision and intelligence, demonstrating why he is regarded as one of the Western world's most articulate and understandable teachers of classical mystical experience. The search for awakening is not limited to a chosen few. It is a field open for you to investigate—once you possess the inner technologies to do so. Now you can begin that investigation with The Science of Enlightenment. Includes six complete guided meditation sessions. Learn More About: Six common traps on the path to awakening - and how to avoid them • Ancient mystical teachings in clear, modern language • Fascinating research about meditation and your brain-wave states, perceptual acuity, oxygen levels, and aging • How meditation enhances your learning, athletic performance, relationships, and emotional life • Why your body is the greatest mystical teacher • How to digest harmful mental blockages through inner work • Samadhi—your inner microscope for self-understanding • Inner healing techniques you won't learn in psychotherapy • What to do if you lack discipline • An expansive survey of awakening practices from their tribal roots to the Information Age Course objectives: Discuss the benefits of having a regular meditation practice • Recognize the similarities between the world’s oldest and largest spiritual traditions in terms of practices of concentration and ideas of enlightenment • Utilize meditation practices that focus on relaxation, the body, thinking, the sense of self, expanding and contracting, and the sensory field • Describe the meaning of enlightenment and the Buddhist practices used to reach enlightenment • Summarize the Buddhist perspective on the self, "the no-self," and how this is brought into meditation practice • Apply Western scientific knowledge to Eastern spiritual practices in order to understand the benefits of both • Identify the differences between reaching the source of consciousness/enlightenment, and the realm of power/new age phenomena

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Book SynopsisSeven Guided Practices to "Rebuild" Your Brain for Lasting Joy and Fulfillment The structure of your brain changes constantly in a dynamic, unfolding process that you yourself can help direct to create the life you want. This is the exciting premise of Meditations to Change Your Brain, a breakthrough three-CD program from neuropsychologist Rick Hanson, PhD, and neurologist Richard Mendius, MD. Course objectives: Use meditation to rewire the neural pathways in your mind—to change your brain and to change your mind • Learn the science behind suffering; how our survival instincts have led to our own suffering and how we can change this • Learn several different meditation techniques to promote concentration, let go of painful past experiences, and promote a more positive outlook • A scientific overview of the structure of your brain and which areas are responsible for our different skills and emotions Drawing on a vast body of research spanning more than 30 years, Hanson and Mendius show you how to strengthen the neural circuits that generate happiness, love, and inner peace. Join them to explore fascinating insights about your brain and how you can consciously affect it with good results. Then learn seven guided meditations to reshape your brain, including: "Steadying Your Mind" to tap the full creative power of your attention • "Taking in the Good" to maintain a positive emotional landscape • "Antidote to Stress," a conscious way to activate your body’s relaxation response • "Healing Painful Experiences" to free yourself from the charge of negative memories Science has proven what contemplative traditions have taught for centuries: meditation holds a key to a life of balance, peace, and joy. Whether you’re discovering meditation for the first time or looking for a way to deepen an existing practice, with Meditations to Change Your Brain you have a full spectrum of techniques to make your brain your greatest ally on the path to personal fulfillment.

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Book SynopsisThe Buddha Meets Neurobiology in the Science of Heightened Awareness Mindful awareness creates scientifically recognized enhancements in our mental functions and interpersonal relationships. But how can we integrate this information into our personal or professional lives? In the Mindfulness and the Brain audio learning course, Jack Kornfield, PhD, and Daniel Siegel, MD, offer theoretical and experiential teachings on the power of inner transformation and the cultivation of a wise and loving heart. Whether you’re a therapist, healer, educator, parent, meditation practitioner—or anyone interested in developing a healthy mind—this training offers a practical exploration of what it means for our world and us to be able to nurture and sustain heightened awareness Course objectives: Summarize basic concepts of neurobiology and neuroplasticity • Explain the difference between the concept of mind and the brain • Summarize the Buddhist model of mental health • Compare awareness with mental activity • Discuss how mindfulness practices can change the brain • Practice mindfulness meditation exercises • Evaluate the practical relevance of these insights on the individual and on the world as a whole An Integration of Head and Heart In this training, you’ll discover how mindful practice helps reduce suffering and promote resilience; the "resonance circuit" that enables an individual to attune to oneself and others; and how intrapersonal attunement can catalyze mental, interpersonal, and psychological well-being. /p> From scientific findings and down-to-earth Buddhist perspectives to memorable anecdotes and real-life stories that illustrate key concepts, Mindfulness and the Brain invites you to discover a more integrated and connected way of knowing and developing a wise and loving heart. Course Highlights Clinical findings on the transformative power of interpersonal neurobiology • The structure of the mind and how understanding consciousness can lead to freedom • Neural integration and how it helps create more balanced lives • How to incorporate compassion and forgiveness into our personal and professional life • More than six hours of essential teachings and tools for cultivating healthy change in ourselves and others

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Book SynopsisIntroduces a complete course for those new to meditation, helping listeners honestly meet and compassionately relate with the mind--the fundamental skill in meditations--as they explore the basics of mindfulness, overcoming common obstacles, guided sessions for resting in the nature of the mind, and more.

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Book SynopsisA powerful audio program explains how stress affects the brain and hormones, offers ways to replace the body's reactions to stress with more self-nurturing ones, includes techniques for using memory to release painful feelings and provides guided meditations for calming chronic worries, developing gratitude, feeling more loved by others and much more. Original.

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Book SynopsisInsights and Practices for Finding Sanctuary in Any Circumstance When the difficulties and losses of life feel overwhelming, is there someplace we can turn for the safety, nurturing, and peace that we long for? Most of us are strongly conditioned to react with fear and confusion, falling back on strategies of judgment, control, addictive behaviors, and anger. Yet there is another way. "In any moment, no matter how lost we feel, we can take refuge in presence and love," teaches Tara Brach. On Finding True Refuge, this renowned psychologist and meditation teacher offers you three sessions of spiritual teachings and practices for finding your way home to the inner sanctuary that is always available. Tara reveals how the three gateways of refuge—truth, love, and awareness—allow us to draw on our own deepest wisdom, and offers eight guided meditations that include: Mindful awareness—cultivating a non-judging, present-centered attention • Using the therapeutic RAIN process for releasing fear and healing through self-compassion • Letting go of our desire for control and certainty • Cultivating a forgiving heart for ourselves and others When we seek comfort and relief from stress, Tara Brach teaches, we often unconsciously turn to false refuges such as material wealth, approval from others, or a preoccupation with the past and future. Yet by cultivating true refuge in this moment, we not only find reliable and trustworthy shelter from the storms of life, we also open ourselves up to fully experiencing joy and fulfillment. With Finding True Refuge, Tara brings you essential practices for awakening to the aliveness within you, and discovering that you can love this life—no matter what. Course objectives: Examine spiritual teachings for finding your way home to the inner sanctuary that is always available, even when the difficulties and losses of life feel overwhelming • Discuss how the three gateways of refuge—truth, love, and awareness—allow us to draw on our own deepest wisdom • Discern between false refuges such as material wealth, approval from others, or a preoccupation with the past and future; and the cultivation of true refuge in the moment, where there is reliable and trustworthy shelter from the storms of life • Utilize eight guided meditations, essential practices for awakening to the aliveness within you, and discovering that you can love this life—no matter what

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Book SynopsisAn American-born Tibetan Buddhist nun offers her own unique explanation of meditation and guides readers through practicing this calming ritual.

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