Efnisyfirlit

• Cover
• Foreword
• Introduction
  • About This Book
  • Foolish Assumptions
  • Icons Used in This Book
  • Beyond the Book
  • Where to Go from Here
• Part 1: Getting Started with Meditation
  • Chapter 1: Embarking on Your Meditation Journey
    • Getting an Overview of How the Journey Unfolds
    • Developing and Directing Awareness: The Key to Meditation
    • Making Meditation Your Own
  • Chapter 2: Why Meditate?
    • How Life Drives You — to Meditate
    • How to Survive the 21st Century — with Meditation
    • A Dozen More Great Reasons to Meditate
  • Chapter 3: Zen and Now: Where Meditation Comes From
    • Making the Indian Connection
    • To the Roof of the World — and Beyond
    • From the Middle East to the Rest of the West
    • The Americanization of Meditation
    • The Latest Developments in Meditation
  • Chapter 4: Your Brain on Meditation and How It Impacts Your Life
    • Tracing the Origins of Meditation Research
    • Mapping the Meditative Brain
• Part 2: Beginning Your Meditation Practice
  • Chapter 5: Laying the Foundation: Motivation, Attitude, and Beginner’s Mind
    • Beginning (and Ending) with Beginner’s Mind
    • Exploring What Motivates You to Meditate
    • Living in Harmony with Your Meditation
  • Chapter 6: How Your Mind Stresses You Out and What You Can Do about It
    • Taking a Tour of Your Inner Terrain
    • The Bad News: How Your Mind Stresses You Out
    • The Good News: How Meditation Relieves Suffering and Stress
  • Chapter 7: Mindfulness Meditation: Awareness of the Here and Now
    • Turning Your Attention Inward
    • Relaxing Your Body
    • Developing Mindfulness
    • Training Your Puppy: Reining In Your Wandering Mind
  • Chapter 8: Preparing Your Body for Meditation
    • Putting a Snake into a Stick of Bamboo — or the Subtle Art of Sitting Still
    • How to Sit Up Straight — and Live to Tell About It
  • Chapter 9: Where to Sit, What to Wear, and Other Practical Stuff
    • What to Wear: Choosing Comfort over Fashion
    • When to Meditate: Any Time’s the Right Time
    • How Long to Meditate: From Quickies to the Long Haul
    • What to Eat and Drink — and Avoid — before You Meditate
    • Where to Meditate: Creating Sacred Space
  • Chapter 10: Just Doing It: Discipline, Effort, and Letting Go
    • Discipline Just Means “Again and Again”
    • The Right Kind of Effort: Not Too Tight or Too Loose
    • Knowing How to Let Go and What to Let Go Of
  • Chapter 11: Opening Your Heart with Love and Compassion
    • How Your Heart Closes — and How You Can Open It Again
    • Generating Love for Yourself and Others
    • Transforming Suffering with Compassion
• Part 3: Troubleshooting and Fine-Tuning Your Practice
  • Chapter 12: Meditating with Challenging Emotions and Habitual Patterns
    • Making Friends with Your Experience
    • Meditating with Challenging Emotions
    • Unraveling Habitual Patterns with Awareness
    • Setting Patterns Aside — for Now
    • When Meditation May Not Be Right for You Now
    • Choosing a Therapist to Help with Your Patterns
  • Chapter 13: Troubleshooting Common Roadblocks and Side Effects
    • Navigating the Roadblocks on Your Meditative Journey
    • Enjoying the Side Effects of Meditation without Getting Sidetracked
  • Chapter 14: Developing a Practice That Works for You
    • Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together
    • Whenever Two or More of You: Meditating with Others
• Part 4: Meditation in Action
  • Chapter 15: Cultivating Spirituality
    • What Does Spirituality Mean, Anyway?
    • The Path of Devotion: In Search of Union
    • The Path of Insight: Discovering Who You Are
    • How to Find a Teacher — and Why You May Want to Bother
  • Chapter 16: Don’t Worry, Be Happy — with Meditation
    • Checking Out the Hallmarks of Genuine Happiness
    • Studying Up on the Art and Science of Happiness
    • Finding True Happiness with Meditation
  • Chapter 17: Meditating in Everyday Life
    • Being at Peace with Every Step: Extending Meditation in Action
    • The Family That Meditates Together: Partners, Children, and Other Loved Ones
  • Chapter 18: Using Meditation for Healing and Performance Enhancement
    • Meditation Has the Power to Help Heal Your Body, Too
    • Meditation Can Enhance Your Performance at Work and Play
• Part 5: The Part of Tens
  • Chapter 19: Ten Commonly Asked Questions about Meditation
    • Will Meditation Make Me Too Relaxed or Spaced Out to Succeed at Work or School?
    • How Can I Find the Time to Meditate in My Busy Schedule?
    • Can I Meditate in a Chair or Lying Down Instead of Cross-Legged on the Floor?
    • What Should I Do about the Restlessness or Discomfort I Experience While Meditating?
    • What Should I Do If I Keep Falling Asleep While I Meditate?
    • How Do I Know If I’m Meditating the Right Way?
    • Can I Meditate While I’m Driving My Car or Sitting at My Computer?
    • Do I Have to Give Up My Religious Beliefs to Meditate?
    • What Should I Do If My Loved Ones Don’t Support My Meditation Practice?
    • Can Meditation Really Improve My Health?
  • Chapter 20: Ten Favorite All-Purpose Meditations
    • Practicing Relaxation
    • Following Your Breath
    • Walking Meditation
    • Mindful Eating
    • Cultivating Lovingkindness
    • Softening Your Belly
    • Healing with Light
    • Grounding into the Earth
    • Practicing a Half Smile
    • Peaceful Place
• Part 6: Appendixes
  • Appendix A: Meditation Resources
    • Organizations and Centers
    • Websites
    • Books
  • Appendix B: About the Audio Tracks
    • How to Access the Audio Tracks
    • What You’ll Find on Dummies.com
• About the Author
• Advertisement Page
• Connect with Dummies
• End User License Agreement

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