Meditation For Dummies

The popular guide-over 80,000 copies sold of the first edition-now revised and enhanced with an audio CD of guided meditationsAccording to Time magazine, over 15 million Americans now practice meditation regularly. It's a great way to reduce stress, increase energy, and enjoy better health. This fun and easy guide has long been a favorite with meditation newcomers. And now it's even better. For this new edition, author Stephan Bodian has added an audio CD with more than 70 minutes of guided meditations that are keyed to topics in the book, from tuning in to one's body, transforming suffering, and replacing negative patterns to grounding oneself, consulting the guru within, and finding a peaceful place. The book also discusses the latest research on the health benefits of meditation, along with new advice on how to get the most out of meditation in today's fast-paced world.Stephan Bodian (Fairfax, CA and Sedona, AZ) is a licensed psychotherapist and the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. He has written for Fitness, Alternative Medicine, Cooking Light, and Tricycle and is the coauthor of Buddhism For Dummies (0-7645-5359-3).

<b>Stephan Bodian</b> (Fairfax, CA &amp; Sedona, AZ) is a licensed psychotherapist and former editor-in-chief of the <i>Yoga Journal</i>&#160; who has written extensively on spiritual themes. His articles have appeared in numerous national magazines, including <i>Fitness</i>, <i>Alternative Medicine</i>, <i>Cooking Light</i>, <i>Tricycle</i>, and, of course, <i>Yoga Journal</i>. Stephan is the author of <i>Meditation For Dummies</i> (02-99; Wiley; net units LTD: 83,099), which is available in English, Dutch, German, Italian, and French editions, and is co-author of <i>Buddhism for Dummies</i>.