Mindfulness, Meditation, and Mind Fitness

"You hold in your hand a precious jewel, a treasure with the power to transform your life and to heal the world." -Joan Borysenko, from the ForewordThis book, originally published in hardcover as Simple Meditation and Relaxation and then in paperback as Luminous Mind, has endorsements from Ram Dass, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Jon Kabat-Zinn, C. Norm Shealy, Dr. Elmer Green, Dr. Larry Dossey, Dan Goleman, and more-in other words a who''s who of experts on mindfulness, relaxation, stress reduction, and healing.The book teaches five different meditation techniques, with nearly a dozen practices in each, making it a very comprehensive, yet easy to follow, resource. The five types of meditation are:┬╖Concentration Meditation┬╖Mindfulness Meditation┬╖Reflective Meditation┬╖Creative Meditation┬╖Heart-Centered MeditationThis is the book for the complete beginner AND the long-time meditator who may be stuck or out of practice. This is a book for the stressed-out mom, the father recovering from a heart attack, the sister with the high-stress job, the couple who can''t seem to spend any time together, and virtually anyone else.Praise:"The methods included in this compilation work wonders." -Ram Dass"A skillful blend of time-proven antidotes to the stresses of modern life." -Dan Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence"A real gem." -Jon Kabat-Zinn, author of Mindfulness for Beginners