This non-sectarian, practical beginners' guide provides a clear and concise definition of meditation and its' benefits, succinct answers to common questions that arise, and basic instructions for starting and maintaining a meditation practice for health, growth, and fulfillment.
It includes helpful hints, breathing exercises, simple meditation instructions, and resources for further investigation.
Sections include: + Why Meditate? + Different Kinds of Meditation. + Is a Teacher Necessary? + Getting Started. +What is the Purpose of Ritual? Hints on Relaxation, Visualization, Mantra, and a Bibliography.
Excerpt: "Meditation involves some form of focussing or "centering." We could use the term "concentration" so long as it doesn't imply knitting one's brow and getting a headache. We are speaking of a very natural, uncomplicated act of attention.
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The most common focal point for developing meditative concentration is the breath. It is always there, can be immediately felt in the center of one's body, and operates on the subtle interface between the voluntary and involuntary nervous systems. Two breathing techniques follow. The first is a yoga cleansing breath; the second is a breathing meditation called passive breath awareness. (You may wish to pre-record these instructions and play them back during your practice.)"
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