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<b>Introduction 1</b> <p><b>Part I: Getting Acquainted 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: What Meditation Is – and Isn't 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, and Beginner's Mind 25</p> <p><b>Part II: Getting Started 35</b></p> <p>Chapter 3: Relaxing Your Body and Calming Your Mind 37</p> <p>Chapter 4: Preparing for Meditation: Posture, Stretching, and Sitting Still 49</p> <p>Chapter 5: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff 75</p> <p><b>Part III: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning 89</b></p> <p>Chapter 6: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and Habitual Patterns 91</p> <p>Chapter 7: Troubleshooting the Roadblocks and Side Effects 113</p> <p>Chapter 8: Developing a Practice That Works for You 133</p> <p><b>Part IV: Meditation in Action 145</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: How to Meditate in Everyday Life 147</p> <p>Chapter 10: Using Meditation for Healing and Performance Enhancement 163</p> <p><b>Part V: The Part of Tens 187</b></p> <p>Chapter 11: Answers to Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Meditation 189</p> <p>Chapter 12: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations 197</p> <p>Chapter 13: Ten Proven Benefits of Meditation 209</p> <p><b>Index 221</b></p>

<b>Stephan Bodian</b> is a licensed psychotherapist and the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. He has written for <i>Fitness</i>, <i>Alternative Medicine</i>, <i>Cooking Light</i> and <i>Tricycle</i> and is the co-author of <i>Buddhism For Dummies</i>.

<b>Take an inward journey for a happier, healthier, more productive life</b> <p>Meditation relaxes the body, calms the mind, improves mental clarity, reduces stress and enhances overall health and well-being. Ideal for novices as well as experienced practitioners looking to expand their horizons, this portable edition of the bestselling <i>Meditation For Dummies</i> gives you dozens of techniques, practices, and specific meditations, along with tips on how to get the most out of meditation in your everyday life.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Learn the basics – get step-by-step instructions for a variety of meditations, starting with how to sit, what to focus on and how to stop your mind from racing</p> </li> <li> <p>Fine-tune your meditation – discover how to tailor your practice to your unique needs and life situation, and how to troubleshoot common problems</p> </li> <li> <p>Put meditation to work – learn how to extend meditation's benefits to every area of your life, from performing more effectively at work, at play and even in the bedroom, to promoting your spiritual growth</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Open the book and find:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>How to sit, what to wear and how to breathe</p> </li> <li> <p>Ways to improve your mental concentration</p> </li> <li> <p>Tips on tuning into your body</p> </li> <li> <p>Tried and tested methods for replacing negative patterns of thought</p> </li> <li> <p>Guidance on dealing with fear and self-doubt</p> </li> <li> <p>Meditations for stress reduction, healing and performance enhancement</p> </li> <li> <p>Ways to develop your own meditation practice</p> </li> </ul> <p><b>Learn to:</b></p> <ul> <li> <p>Embrace meditation and improve your mood</p> </li> <li> <p>Find your focus</p> </li> <li> <p>Overcome difficult emotions and everyday problems</p> </li> <li> <p>Slow down and enjoy life</p> </li> </ul>

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