Meditation for dummies / by Stephan Bodian ; foreword by Dean Ornish.

"Learning made easy"-cover.

"Make meditation the most important activity in your day ; reduce stress, increase energy, and enjoy better health ; listen to over one hour of guided meditations online" --Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Meditation has been used for centuries to reduce stress, increase energy, and enhance overall health and well-being--so it's no wonder more and more people in today's fast-paced and stress-centric world are adopting this age-old practice to achieve a greater state of calmness, physical relaxation, and psychological balance. How you can put meditation into practice today and start reaping the benefits of living a more mindful life. A wealth of tips and techniques for sitting (or lying) down and meditating successfully. From preparing your body for meditation to focusing your awareness and being open to the present moment, it covers everything you need to put distractions to rest and open yourself up to a meditation practice that works for you. The latest research on the causes of happiness and how meditation can improve your mood, including the growing trend of meditation in the workplace.How meditation and other mindfulness practices have made their way into hospitals, schools, prison and military group. The benefits of taking time to consciously cultivate mindfulness through meditation.