Product Description
The popular guide-over 80,000 copies sold of the first edition-now revised and enhanced with an audio CD of guided meditations According 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).

Amazon.com Review
"To tell you the truth, you can learn the basics of meditation in five minutes," asserts Stephan Bodian, meditation instructor, psychotherapist, and former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. You can also study meditation for years, exploring its subtleties. Meditation for Dummies is a simple, clear introduction to the basics of meditation, including an overview of dozens of techniques, practices, and specific meditations, plus direction for going deeper. You get step-by-step instructions for a variety of meditations, including body position, mental concentration, where to put your attention, what to contemplate or notice, physical movements, and breathing. A nice touch is the recurring "traditional wisdom": ancient stories or anecdotes that make a point. This book is useful whether you want the nuts and bolts for getting started in the next minute or you want to dip your mind into different practices and philosophies. Nothing is too elementary to explain: "how to sit up straight--and live to tell about it," what to wear, dealing with fear and self-judgment, and what to do when you get "stuck." You also get plenty of information about the benefits and varieties of meditation. You're bound find and develop a practice that feels right for you. --Joan Price

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 33 reviews)

A very good place to start learning about meditation by Migzilla (Arizona)

5 Stars
September 23, 2009
I learned most of what I know about meditation through this book. I liked the fact that it explained different meditative practices for different cultures and religions. Basically, if you don't belong to any already, you're free to choose whatever works best for you. Sure, there is a lot of fluff in the book (as with all Dummies books I've read), but it is still a very easy read. Once you are ready to move on to more advanced forms of meditation, or you want to learn more about a particular approach (such as Jewish, Christian, etc.), the book has plenty of resources for you. The book is also helpful when it comes to dealing with distractions (such as, not being able to get into a comfortable position, noise from the kids, etc.). The author does give a lot of his personal philosophical views, but IMO, it makes the book easier to read. If you want to skip all the reading and start meditating right away, you can just pop in the CD and get started right away. Step by step instructions are given on the tracks as you meditate. I personally never felt the need (well, at least not yet) to read another book on the subject.

Perfect for Beginners. by Reina Santana (FLORIDA)

5 Stars
August 01, 2009
If you are like me, and are beginning to explore meditation, this book will be a wonderful addition to your library. Bodian, the author, is the former editor-in-chief of Yoga Journal. He explains meditation in a down to earth manner, and guides you every step of the way. The book covers various types of meditation without favoring one over the other. It offers an informative, practical, and comprehensive look at meditation. I don't know if it would be useful for a seasoned meditation practitioner, but it is certainly the best book for a beginner like me.

Meditation reference book by cathy robel (Chicago)

3 Stars
February 20, 2009
I bought this book only for a meditation class. It is quite like a text book,too. It is comprehensive in that it describes different ways to meditate. For easier reading and more heart, I would recommend Meditation by Eknath Easwaran. Use Meditation for Dummies as a reference book.

One Of The Best For Dummies by Sue Z

5 Stars
January 12, 2009
I have a few For Dummies Books, and this book is propbably the best of them. It is a great way to learn about meditation and why mediatation is something that is beneficial to you, including research on the benefits. Scieence is supporting the benfits. The first section alone is worth it as an overview. The second section gets you practicing. If you have ever considered mediation, this book is a must.

I highly recommend this book by JohnnyCache (USA)

5 Stars
December 22, 2008
I bought this book when I learned about all the benefits that meditation brings and how much it can improve one's life. I still refer to this book and I am so glad I found it. If you want to learn how to meditate and if you are interested in a scientific, non religious, non sectarian practical approach to meditation then this book is the way to go. He goes into great detail teaching Mindfulness (main technique in this book) and also meditation for healing and sports performance enhancement. He also covers spirituality, the possible roadblocks you might encounter, the scientific studies that we currently have on the many benefits of meditation. If you have no teacher or you're just starting out then this is a great book to get. Possibly the best book out there on Meditation.

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