Rezvan Ameli

25 Lessons in Mindfulness (eBook, ePUB)

Now Time for Healthy Living

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The practice of mindfulness has received increasing recognition in recent years as a simple, important, and effective means for maintaining physical and emotional health and well-being.

This book presents a practical, step-by-step approach for establishing your own mindfulness practice. Brief introductory chapters explain the scientifically proven effects on health, as well as the philosophy behind this ancient practice. The remainder of the book consists of 25 experiential lessons that guide you through various meditative practices. You will learn to be mindful of your breath, sounds, sights, tastes, movements, physical sensations, thoughts, and feelings as you maintain a compassionate attitude toward yourself and others.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: University of Virginia Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. August 2013
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781433813245
• Artikelnr.: 66393325

Autorenporträt

Rezvan Ameli, PhD

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Introduction
I. Why be Mindful, and How?
1. Mindfulness and Science
2. Buddha, Mindfulness, Stress, and Relaxation
3. Building a Mindfulness Practice Using This Book
II. Cultivating Attention
1. Mindful Breathing
2. Distinguishing Thoughts From Awareness
3. Body Scan
4. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
5. Mindful Standing and Walking
6. Mindful Movements and Yoga
7. Mindful Eating
8. Mindful Listening to Sounds
9. Mindful Silence
10. Mindful Seeing
11. Mindful Interactions
12. Mindful Consumption
13. Abdominal Breathing
14. Three-Part Breath
15. Rhythmic Breathing
16. Alternate Nostril Breathing
17. Cleansing Breath
III. Cultivating Compassion
1. The RAIN Approach
2. Application of RAIN to Fear and Anger
3. Cultivating Positive States
4. Beholding
5. Loving-Kindness
6. Giving and Receiving (Tonglen)
7. Forgiveness
8. Bring It All Together: A Mindful Day
Concluding Remarks
Additional Resources
References
Index
About the Author