Scientific studies show that meditation can reliably increase your mental clarity, reduce fatigue, and improve physical health. And the best part? It's not as hard as you may think to start meditating. With Meditation: A Beginner's Guide to Start Meditating Now, expert teacher Shinzen Young brings newcomers a clear, easy-to-follow programme to help listeners get their start in this transformative practice. Starting with a brief overview of the proven physical and emotional health benefits of meditation, Shinzen provides precise guidance in specific practices that can be used by anyone-no matter what their background or belief system-to radically improve how they think, feel, work, and connect with others.
Could the simple act of repeating a certain sound influence your physical health, your emotional state, and even the world around you? On Mantras you will learn India’s powerful inner technology for clearing your mind, removing hidden obstacles in life, and attracting abundance. Thomas Ashley-Farrand, one of the West’s leading authorities on mantras, teaches you everything you need to know to get started—from how a mantra works to the power of “seed sounds” to the essentials of developing your own daily practice. Complete with guidance for intoning each chant with precision (a key to their effectiveness), this program includes eight mantras with practical applications that you will learn to chant for healing, love, wisdom, creativity, and more.