Name: Meditation Made Easy
Price: 15.99 USD
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Author: Matteo Pistono
ISBN: 9781401968441

An introductory step-by-step guide to meditation, suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge and practice.

Meditation Made Easy is a clear, how-to book on meditation aimed at complete beginners and practicing readers looking for easy, approachable meditation techniques.

In this book, readers will learn:

– How to develop a consistent meditation practice at home and while traveling
– Basic instructions and techniques of meditation
– Instructions for seated, walking, and supine meditation postures
– How to use the breath as an object of meditation
– How to deal with distraction and lethargy in meditation

This book is for readers who do not know how to start a practice, or for those people who do not have access to teachers. It is especially useful for the multitudes of yoga practitioners who want to meditate but have never received solid instruction in the yoga studio. Using traditional Eastern practices, but aimed at a Western audience, the methods in this book can be utilized on the meditation cushion as well as in daily life when stress and challenges arise.

Previously published in the Hay House Basics series.

A practical, step-by-step guide to meditation, suitable for beginners as well as those wishing to refresh their knowledge and inspire their practice.

Matteo Pistono began studying Buddhism and yoga in Nepal in the early 1990s, and later lived and worked in Tibet for a decade. In this book, Matteo shares the essence of the many teachings and practices he learned during his 20 years of study under eminent teachers in Nepal, India, Tibet and Thailand, and his guidance is especially relevant as an antidote to today’s stresses and challenges.

Matteo shares how to:

– develop a daily meditation practice
– connect the body and mind with body-scanning meditation
– integrate mindfulness awareness into everyday life
– meditate while walking, drinking tea, eating and in daily life
– come to know your heart and mind in the innermost way

Meditation Made Easy was reviously published in the Hay House Basics series.

“Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind offers a wonderful guide for anyone aiming to practice mindfulness leading to wisdom and a more meaningful, happier life. Matteo’s direct approach makes the book easy to read, while his thoroughness gives the reader a clear understanding of the various techniques and methods available. It’s an excellent resource for anyone wishing to learn the practice of meditation or for a more experienced practitioner seeking renewed inspiration and understanding.”
Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness and Real Love

“Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind is a wonderfully refreshing, well-informed, and practical guide to a rich array of meditative practices drawn from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The practices explained here, interspersed with illuminating personal narratives, are central to Buddhism and are at the same time relevant to everyone seeking a more mindful, empathetic, meaningful way of life. I recommend it to beginners and seasoned meditators alike.”
B. Alan Wallace, President, Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies

“A clear, accessible, reliable, and inspiring guide to meditation that will prove very helpful for those who aspire to train their mind and become a better person.”
Matthieu Ricard, author of Why Meditate? and Altruism

“I have long been searching for a clear, compassionate guide to meditation that I can recommend to people from all walks of life. Matteo Pistono’s Meditation: Coming to Know Your Mind is the clearest and most insightful guide anybody could wish for, whether beginner or seasoned practitioner. While grounded in the Buddhist tradition, Meditation is a real treasure for anybody who seeks to explore this ancient wisdom practice in a modern setting. A brilliant beacon of light on the path to mindfulness!”
Michaela Haas, Phd, author of Dakini Power and Bouncing Forward

Meditation Made Easy

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