The no-nonsense meditation book
a scientist's guide to the power of meditation
Book - 2021
Steven explores the effect of meditation on the brain, using hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual. The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience. A mix of fascinating science, inspiring anecdote and practical exercises, this accessible book offers thoroughly researched evidence that meditation can have a positive impact on all our lives.
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| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references. | ||
| 520 | |a Steven explores the effect of meditation on the brain, using hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual. The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience. A mix of fascinating science, inspiring anecdote and practical exercises, this accessible book offers thoroughly researched evidence that meditation can have a positive impact on all our lives. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Introduction -- Happiness within reach... of your brain? -- What exactly is meditation? -- A close-up ofyour brilliant brain -- To all those who are impatient and highly sceptical -- The benefits of meditation on body and mind -- Do what you can! -- It all starts with breathing -- Mindfulness here and now -- Living kindness meditation -- Mindfulness for health workers, athletes, students and inmates -- Tools and tips -- In defence of wonder. | |
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| 650 | 0 | |a Stress (Psychology) | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Happiness. | |
| 650 | 0 | |a Neuropsychology. | |
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