Download or read book Meditation and Human Growth written by Genevieve Lewis Paulson and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a life-long guidebook that focuses on the practice of meditation as a tool for growth and development, as well as for expanding consciousness into other realms. Includes detailed meditations and specific exercises for different areas of life, from health of the physical body to alignment with the seasonal energies.
Download or read book Neuroaffective Meditation written by Marianne Bentzen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-21 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Shares 16 guided meditations for neuroaffective brain development and emotional maturation, along with links to online recordings • Explores the stages of emotional development, from childhood to old age, and their potentials for developing new ways of functioning • Reveals the biopsychological effects of meditation on the human brain, including how it affects us at the autonomic, limbic, and prefrontal levels Drawing on her 25 years of research into brain development as well as decades of meditation practice, psychotherapist Marianne Bentzen shows how neuroaffective meditation--the holistic integration of meditation, neuroscience, and psychology--can be used for personal growth and conscious maturation. She also explores how the practice can help address embedded traumas and allow access to the best perspectives of growing older while keeping the best psychological attitudes of being young--a hallmark of wisdom. She explains that there is a sequence to emotional maturation, just as there is for the development of cognitive or athletic skills, and details the central developmental processes of childhood and adolescence and the adult stages of psychological development. She then explores the biopsychological effects of meditation on the human brain, including how it affects us at the autonomic, limbic, and prefrontal levels. The author shares 16 guided meditations for neuroaffective brain development (along with links to online recordings), each designed to gently interact with the deep, unconscious layers of the brain and help you reconnect to yourself, your relationships, and the world around. Each meditation explores a different theme, from breathing in “being in your body” to feeling love, compassion, and gratitude in “the songs of the heart” to balancing positive and negative experiences in “mandala.” The author also shares a 5-part meditation centered on breathing exercises designed to balance your energy. Presenting an authentic, stepwise approach to spiritual growth, emotional maturation, and brain development, this guide explains the science behind neuroaffective meditation and offers detailed practices for a truly personal and ever-evolving experience of inner wisdom and growth.
Download or read book A Master Guide to Meditation Spiritual Growth written by Roy Eugene Davis and published by CSA Press (GA). This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superconscious meditation practice strengthens the body's immune system, slows biological ageing, reduces stress, refines the nervous system, contributes to rational thinking, improves intellectual and intuitive abilities, and quickens authentic spiritual growth.
Download or read book The Rose Cross Meditation written by Rudolf Steiner and published by Rudolf Steiner Press. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rose Cross meditation is central to the western - Rosicrucian - path of personal development as presented by Rudolf Steiner. Steiner repeatedly referred to the meditation as a 'symbol of human development' that illustrates the transformation of the human being's instincts and desires. These work unconsciously in the soul, and in thought, feeling and will. Through personal development, the 'I' - the essential self - can gain mastery over these unconscious forces of the soul. The Rose Cross meditation features the red rose as an image to which the student, via specific means, aspires. To the plant is added the black cross which, pointing to the mystery of death and resurrection, provides a symbol of the higher development of the human I. The metamorphosis of the roses and the cross into the symbol of the Rose Cross is brought about by the student's inner efforts, creating an entirely new image. This becomes the starting point for further steps along the meditative path.The Rose Cross meditation is the only pictorial meditation whose content and structure Steiner described in such detail. In this invaluable book, the editor has drawn together virtually all Rudolf Steiner's statements on the subject, arranging them chronologically within the motif of each chapter. His words are supported by commentary and notes.
Download or read book Meditations for Men Who Do Too Much written by Jonathon Lazear and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1992 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through quotations from a wide variety of people, and through his own thoughtful reflections, Jonathan Lazear encourages men to look at their overextended lives and think about how they should be spending that precious resource, time. For every day of the year, here are inspiring words to help men discover a new sense of themselves. Introduction by Anne Wilson Schaef, author of Meditations for Women Who Do Too Much.
Download or read book Energy Focused Meditation written by Genevieve L. Paulson and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wanted to learn how to meditate? It seems like everyone is doing it, but what does it entail? And what can you get from it? You'll learn everything you need to know about meditation in Genevieve Lewis Paulson's Energy-Focused Meditation (previously published as Meditation and Human Growth: A Practical Manual). You'll get all of the theory of meditation in this book. You'll learn about the chakras, their relation to the spiritual and physical bodies and how meditation affects them all. You'll learn the difference between fantasy and true meditation. You'll learn how to prepare to meditate and how it can enhance your psychic abilities, including clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentience, telepathy, and more. After you learn how to meditate, you'll discover how the practice of meditation will increase your personal, mental, spiritual, and physical evolvement. You'll learn how meditation can be used to help combine the brain hemispheres to achieve higher levels of consciousness. You'll be shown how meditation can improve sexuality and ecstasy, as well as ease depression. You'll also discover how special breathing techniques will improve your meditation and help you achieve peak experiences. And finally, you'll discover how meditation will lead you to exalted spiritual states, including trance; out-of-body experiences; astral travel; meeting spirit guides and angels; and even achieving levitation. All through this clear, easy-to-understand book you will find sage advice and numerous meditations. Each one is simple, may lead you to the amazing states of Samadhi, oneness with the universe, and the experience of being filled with spiritual light. Meditation will change you. It will set you free from the preconceptions and limitations you place upon yourself. It will help you become happier and more spiritually fulfilled. Meditation will allow you to become a new person. This book can show you how to make the change to a better future.
Download or read book Meditation As Medicine written by Guru Dharma Singh Khalsa and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-02-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa “shows us how the tremendous power of medical meditation can heal not only the body but also the mind and soul” (Deepak Chopra) in this practical and engaging guide to natural healing. Proven effective by scientific research and presented here by Dr. Dharma Singh Khalsa and Cameron Stauth, the practice of Medical Meditation revolutionizes the healing process. By balancing and regenerating the body's ethereal and physical energies through simple meditations, Medical Meditation unites the mind, body, and spirit into a powerful triad. Each Medical Meditation here has a specific physiological effect, targeting afflictions from arthritis to ulcers to cancer. Dr. Khalsa details the five unique attributes that endow this type of meditation with far more power than standard meditation. The combination of special postures and movements; exact positioning of the hands and fingers; particular mantras; specific breathing patterns; and a unique focus of concentration can change your entire biochemical profile, easing you into a calm, healing state. Practiced in conjunction with conventional or alternative medical treatments, cutting-edge Medical Meditation activates the healing force within you.
Download or read book Integral Meditation written by Ken Wilber and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radical approach to mindfulness and self-transformation that combines an ancient meditation technique with leading-edge theory With practical teachings and detailed instructions, Ken Wilber introduces Integral Mindfulness, a new way of practicing the widely popular meditation. Integral Mindfulness applies many of the leading-edge insights of Ken Wilber's Integral Theory—the first system to combine Eastern teachings on the five stages of awakening with the eight major Western models of human development, thus portraying the complete path of human evolution. In addition to all the benefits to body, mind, and spirit that standard mindfulness meditation confers, practicing Integral Mindfulness promises a more powerful approach to personal transformation and brings within reach the fullest experience of Enlightenment possible. Beginning with as little as fifteen to thirty minutes of daily sessions, the meditator can gradually expand from there by slowly and easily adding significant aspects of the practice. Meditation instructions and step-by-step guided contemplations are given in detail. Readers learn how to create a graph to track progress and discover natural strengths and potentials. The book also offers recommended readings and resources to facilitate further study.
Download or read book Transformative Meditation written by Glenda-Ray Riviere and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2018-07-26 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transformative Meditation is a guide of multidimensional healing journeys to assist others in releasing what no longer serves them, empowering them with tools to create the life of their hearts desire to embody more love, joy and peace through all aspects of their lives. Wisdom and experiences from Glendas transformational journey are also shared to assist others on their path of awakening, raise their level of consciousness, integrate body, mind and spirit and be more connected to the infinite present moment of now. In this book, you will be guided to: A) heal and empower your relationship to yourself and therefore All aspects of your life; B) receive empowering activations to assist you on your journey; C) live from your heart space and manifest your hearts desire; D) experience more love, joy and peace through All aspects of your life; E) through your transformation, help your loved ones heal too; F) connect with your angels and guides and animals to receive messages; Transformative Meditation is a transformational guide to help a person find their inner truth, walk the path to their destination and to be inspired on their spiritual journey. Through Glendas experiences of life, she has shared her wisdom, knowledge and personal transformation to help guide others to action. Let your heart do your talking, let your soul do your walking. This action is the most important aspect of each of our journeys. Glenda has provided teachings, techniques and shared wisdom to provide a manual for human growth and connection. Glenda has many gifts to give and many years ahead to spread her limitless energy. Sat Nam, Hari Nam Singh ji Khalsa Spiritual Teacher Transformative Meditation is an inspirational, insightful and practical must-read book for everyone who is on the path of being. Glendas creative and receptive nature, her ever-expanding consciousness, her love for everything that is, reveals the secret to inner peace and inner contentment. This secret is not concealed knowledge only revealed to those who achieve higher degrees of enlightenment, but the secret hidden in plain sight available to anyone who is willing to read the book Transformative Meditation and practice its meditation techniques. This book is a pure meditative diamond that can help people to integrate body, mind, and spirit, expand the consciousness and deepen the presence in this divine moment, right now and here. Ivanrados.com
Download or read book Integral Meditation written by Ken Wilber and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radical approach to mindfulness and self-transformation that combines an ancient meditation technique with leading-edge theory With practical teachings and detailed instructions, Ken Wilber introduces Integral Mindfulness, a new way of practicing the widely popular meditation. Integral Mindfulness applies many of the leading-edge insights of Ken Wilber's Integral Theory—the first system to combine Eastern teachings on the five stages of awakening with the eight major Western models of human development, thus portraying the complete path of human evolution. In addition to all the benefits to body, mind, and spirit that standard mindfulness meditation confers, practicing Integral Mindfulness promises a more powerful approach to personal transformation and brings within reach the fullest experience of Enlightenment possible. Beginning with as little as fifteen to thirty minutes of daily sessions, the meditator can gradually expand from there by slowly and easily adding significant aspects of the practice. Meditation instructions and step-by-step guided contemplations are given in detail. Readers learn how to create a graph to track progress and discover natural strengths and potentials. The book also offers recommended readings and resources to facilitate further study.
Download or read book Here and Now written by Julia Denos and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2019 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illustrations and easy-to-read text celebrate mindfulness and the connectedness of everything on Earth.
Download or read book Zen and the Brain written by James H. Austin and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 1999-06-04 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A neuroscientist and Zen practitioner interweaves the latest research on the brain with his personal narrative of Zen. Aldous Huxley called humankind's basic trend toward spiritual growth the "perennial philosophy." In the view of James Austin, the trend implies a "perennial psychophysiology"—because awakening, or enlightenment, occurs only when the human brain undergoes substantial changes. What are the peak experiences of enlightenment? How could these states profoundly enhance, and yet simplify, the workings of the brain? Zen and the Brain presents the latest evidence. In this book Zen Buddhism becomes the opening wedge for an extraordinarily wide-ranging exploration of consciousness. In order to understand which brain mechanisms produce Zen states, one needs some understanding of the anatomy, physiology, and chemistry of the brain. Austin, both a neurologist and a Zen practitioner, interweaves the most recent brain research with the personal narrative of his Zen experiences. The science is both inclusive and rigorous; the Zen sections are clear and evocative. Along the way, Austin examines such topics as similar states in other disciplines and religions, sleep and dreams, mental illness, consciousness-altering drugs, and the social consequences of the advanced stage of ongoing enlightenment.
Download or read book The Psychology of Meditation written by Michael A. West and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the past 20 years meditation has grown enormously in popularity across the world, practised both by the general public, as well as by an increasing number of psychologists within their daily clinical practice. Meditation is now used to treat a range of disorders, including, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, and addiction. In the past twenty years we have also learned much more about the underlying neural bases for meditation, and why it works. The Psychology of Meditation: Research and Practice explores the practice of meditation and mindfulness and presents accounts of the cognitive and emotional processes elicited during meditation practice. Written by researchers and practitioners with considerable experience in meditation practice and from different religious or philosophical perspectives, he book examines the evidence for the effects of meditation on emotional and physical well-being in therapeutic contexts and in applied settings. The areas covered include addictions, pain management, psychotherapy, physical health, neuroscience, and the application of meditation in school and workplace settings. Uniquely, the contributors also present accounts of their own personal experience of meditation practice including their history of practice, phenomenology, and the impact it has had on their lives. Drawing on evidence from both research and practice, this is a valuable synthesis of the ways in which meditation can profoundly enrich human experience.
Download or read book Centering written by Sanders G. Laurie and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1983-11 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete guide to awakening your full potential, CENTERING offers techniques that help you take charge of your destiny. Through a process of consciousness expansion, this book shows how to enhance learning power; heighten awareness of the world around you; discover new talents and how to use them; relieve stress; increase career satisfaction and financial security; enjoy better health and more fulfilling relationships; and even more.
Download or read book Shortcuts to Mindfulness 100 Ways to Personal and Spiritual Growth written by Catherine Auman LMFT and published by Green Tara Press. This book was released on 2014-07-06 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wake up to calmness and clarity with simple mindfulness meditations and stories. Can’t find time to meditate? You can easily calm and center yourself with this collection of short essays by Catherine Auman, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). By reading this book, you will experience mindful awakenings about: ✓spirituality ✓your relationships ✓love ✓tantric sex ✓how to become a better person Easy and enjoyable to read, Shortcuts to Mindfulness offers simple but powerful stories and essays that will positively impact every area of your mental and physical health; from productivity and focus, to relief from stress and anxiety, better sleep, mind-blowing sex, personal relationships … the benefits are limitless. The result? More headspace, less stress. Catherine brings this ancient practice into the modern world, tailor-made for the time-starved among us.
Download or read book Mindfulness in Positive Psychology written by Itai Ivtzan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-03-17 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mindfulness in Positive Psychology brings together the latest thinking in these two important disciplines. Positive psychology, the science of wellbeing and strengths, is the fastest growing branch of psychology, offering an optimal home for the research and application of mindfulness. As we contemplate mindfulness in the context of positive psychology, meaningful insights are being revealed in relation to our mental and physical health. The book features chapters from leading figures from mindfulness and positive psychology, offering an exciting combination of topics. Mindfulness is explored in relation to flow, meaning, parenthood, performance, sports, obesity, depression, pregnancy, spirituality, happiness, mortality, and many other ground-breaking topics. This is an invitation to rethink about mindfulness in ways that truly expands our understanding of wellbeing. Mindfulness in Positive Psychology will appeal to a readership of students and practitioners, as well as those interested in mindfulness, positive psychology, or other relevant areas such as education, healthcare, clinical psychology, counselling psychology, occupational psychology, and coaching. The book explores cutting edge theories, research, and practical exercises, which will be relevant to all people interested in this area, and particularly those who wish to enhance their wellbeing via mindfulness.
Download or read book Meditation Within Eternity written by Eric Pepin and published by Higher Balance Pub.. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
