In a simple, step-by-step format, this book helps beginners increase focus and decrease stress through the art of meditation, a proven relaxation method that can lower blood pressure without chemical supplements.
You will learn:
- What meditation is (and is not), why you get stressed out, and how meditation can truly help calm your nerves
- Two main types of meditation, Analytical and Placement, and how both can help you in different ways
- Practical, easy-to-use instructions on the meditation process, with dozens of specific techniques and practices
- Where to focus your attention and what to contemplate to fully clear your mind of outside stress
- How and why coupling meditation with yoga can create a greater calming effect
- How to steady and control your breathing to bring oxygen to your mind
- How to position your body, the best clothes to wear, how to stretch, and what to do when you run into problems and cannot seem to clear your head
This book also contains images of correct meditative postures and yoga stretches, so you can get it right the first time.
With only ten minutes a day, you can let go of your stress for 24 hours. If you are looking for a natural way to ease your stress, Ten Minutes to Deep Meditation will help you focus your mind and balance your life.
Michael J. Cavallaro was born in New Hyde Park, New York, and was educated at Villanova University. Following his years as an editor with HarperCollins Publishers, he has worked as a freelance writer for commercial business. This is his third book.