A useful guidebook filled with clear instructions and helpful hints. Deepak Chopra An easy-to-follow yet comprehensive introduction to the practice of meditation. John Gray, author, Men Are From Mars, Women are From Venus Meditation Pluses: it can improve your focus and concentration; reduce tension, anxiety and stress; promote creativity and enhanced performance in work and play; lower blood pressure; and improve immune response. Also, it requires no special clothing or equipment, it can be done anywhere, and you can learn the basics in just minutes. Meditation Minuses: it will never be an Olympic event and it won't make it easier for you to get a date...on the other hand, the improved health, vigor and self-awareness that comes with the practice of meditation can do wonders for your love life. Interested? Packed with state-of-the-art information and savvy advice, this friendly guide demystifies meditati on traditions and practices and shows you step-by-step how to relax, take a deep breath, and open yourself to inner peace and understanding. You'll discover how to: * Understand meditation traditions * Develop a meditation practice that works for you * Overcome roadblocks to happiness and success * Cultivate your spiritual side * Extend meditation into your daily life * Meditate to heal or to achieve peak performance Expert Stephen Bodian distills the best of the various meditation traditions and gently leads you step-by-step to discover a form and style of meditation that works best for you. Instruction manual, survey course, and a guide to deeper exploration, Meditation For Dummies covers all the bases. You'll discover: * Where meditation comes from and various traditions around the world * How to prepare for meditation and how to sit, dress and other practical aspects * How meditation can help you open your heart to love, compassion, and forgiveness * How to troubleshoot emotional, behavioral, professional and physical problems using meditation * How to use meditation for healing and performance enhancement People throughout history have used some form of meditation for self-improvement and spiritual enlightenment. Now let Meditation For Dummies introduce you to the amazing benefits of sitting still and focusing.