Written by a highly respected yogi, this book explains the main principles of meditation. Doriel Hall shows readers how to apply age-old techniques in their everyday lives to find deeper personal contentment and enhance well being. Basics such as the body's energy chakras and the koshas are fully explored as well as familiar techniques such as yogic stretching and focused breathing. There are also important guidelines on how to prepare for meditation, and routines and ideas, such as visualization and listening to music are described. Each section concludes with a special question and answer feature that address common concerns, to enable beginners and the more experienced to gain an in-depth insight into the unique powers and benefits of meditation.