Full Description
Harness the power of meditation for a happier, healthier life. Appropriate for practitioners of all skill levels, this new addition to Llewellyn's Complete Book Series features thirty-five fundamental meditation techniques from traditions around the world. It presents each with its historical background, cultural context, potential benefits, and clear instructions for practicing at home.Shai Tubali teaches well-known methods, like classical Zen meditation, and more obscure ones, such as Sufi Whirling. You will learn to align your mind and body, open your heart to love and compassion, use the hidden powers of sound, and more. This comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide introduces the magic of meditation in a way that is experiential, practical, and deeply researched, empowering you to journey farther into the world of meditation than ever before.
Contents
Contents
List of Meditations xiii
Disclaimer xv
Acknowledgments xvii
Chakra Basics Chart xix
Introduction 1
Part I: The Fundamentals of Meditation
Chapter 1: The Nonmeditative and Meditative Perspectives 17
Chapter 2: Is Meditation a Technique or a State? 25
Chapter 3: Improving and Deepening Your Meditation Practice 33
Part II: The World of Meditation
Chapter 4: Root Chakra Meditations: Ground Yourself and Align Your Body and Mind 45
Chapter 5: Sacral Chakra Meditations: Experience the Joy of Life 79
Chapter 6: Solar Plexus Chakra Meditations: Build Your Presence and Inner Power 113
Chapter 7: Heart Chakra Meditations: Open Your Heart to Love and Compassion 141
Chapter 8: Throat Chakra Meditations: Use the Hidden Powers of Sound 173
Chapter 9: Brow Chakra Meditations: Open Your Inner Vision 203
Chapter 10: Crown Chakra Meditations: Connect to Universal Reality 239
Conclusion 275
Bibliography 279
