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Book

The no-nonsense meditation book : a scientist's guide to the power of meditation

Call Number

  • 158.12 L383 (OSH)

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Publication Information

London : Green Tree, 2021.

Physical Description

224 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Summary

Steven explores the effect of meditation on the brain, using hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual. The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience. A mix of fascinating science, inspiring anecdote and practical exercises, this accessible book offers thoroughly researched evidence that meditation can have a positive impact on all our lives.

Notes

Translated from the Dutch.

"First published in 2019 in Belgium as Het no-nonsense meditatieboek by Borgerhoff & Lamberigts"--Title page verso.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Happiness within reach... of your brain!
  • What exactly is meditation?
  • A close-up of your brilliant brain
  • To all those who are impatient and highly sceptical [sic]
  • The benefits of meditation on body and mind
  • Do what you can!
  • It all starts with breathing
  • Mindfulness here and now
  • Living kindness meditation
  • Mindfulness for health workers, athletes, students and inmates
  • Tools and tips
  • In defence of wonder.

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