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Looks at the science behind the ancient practices of Buddhism through the story of the spiritual life and teachings of Siddhartha, the man who would become the Buddha, and how his discoveries anticipated the findings of modern neuroscience. --Publisher

Happiness is already here in this moment, just waiting to be discovered! Mindfulness expert Tzivia Gover offers an inspiring treasury of small, creative ways to shift your perspective and uncover surprising bits of joy over the course of your day. Whether you're making dinner, commuting, exercising, working at the computer, or brushing your teeth, every moment of your life offers an opportunity to uncover happiness. Short essays are accompanied by...

Encourages children to discover their magic breath and use it when they are sad, nervous, or worried, offering clear, simple instructions for using breathing and mindfulness to guide emotions.

"Create a new way of living that reduces stress, increases productivity, improves mood, and enhances relationships,"--page [4] of cover.

Instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, Shetty headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk's path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Moving back home to north London, Shetty found his old friends were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure,...

"Top meditation teacher Sarah Blondin shows us that our restlessness, our unhappiness, our quickness to anger or frustration or sadness comes from being cut off from the heart. And she has a remedy at hand. Whether we are feeling overwhelmed, indecisive, self-loathing, disconnected, lonely, afraid, confused, anxious, or depressed, she reminds us, we can turn toward our hearts and regain a sense of equanimity and ease. In a blend of commentary and...

"An accessible guide from an expert on Mindfulness on how to get the most out of meditation--and make the practice a permanent part of your daily life. Meditation is supposed to be a practice that's relaxing and beneficial...so why is it so hard to commit to? While many people have taken workshops in meditation, a significant number don't maintain their practice for long after the class is finished. Mindfulness can help us relax and is great for coming...

Although meditation is considered a strictly mental activity, this book sets out to prove this idea wrong by showing that the link between most meditation techniques is the sitting posture itself. The book focuses on the physical practice of meditation and Johnson looks at the three main attributes of the meditation posture - alignment, relaxation and resilience. He shows how their harmonious relationship can generate a powerful catalytic effect on...

"Standing on top of a mountain or sitting in a chair, when you wake up in the morning or before you fall asleep at night, any place or time provides the perfect opportunity to practice The One Minute Miracle and experience the ability to transform your life" --P. [4] of cover.

The next 60 seconds can change your life, for good or bad, and it's all about how you live them. This ground-breaking book shows how mindfulness, being present in each moment, will transform your life for the better.