Meditation, the Complete Guide: Techniques from East and West to Calm the Mind, Heal the Body & Enrich the Spirit

More than ever, people of all ages, backgrounds, and traditions are becoming aware of the benefits of meditation. Broad-based yet addressing the specific needs of individuals, the completely revised and updated Meditation -- The Complete Guide offers information on forty-three meditation practices. An easy-to-use self-test on personal habits and preferences directs readers to choose a practice to fit their tastes and circumstances. The authors describe all the major forms of Eastern and Western religious practice -- from Christianity, Judaism, and Islam to the traditions of India, Japan, China, and Tibet. Readers can explore techniques derived from Asian and African customs or meditations simply found in life practices such as sports, gardening, and creative arts. Meditation -- The Complete Guide is designed for all readers, from the beginning meditator to the healing professional, with chapters on practices to heal physically, emotionally, and mentally.

Patricia Monaghan, PhD, is the author of several books on contemporary spirituality, including The Red-Haired Girl from the Bog, The Goddess Path, and The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore. She is a faculty member of the School for New Learning at DePaul University in Chicago.

Eleanor G. Viereck, PhD, is the author of Yoga: Skillful Means and Alaska’s Wilderness Medicine. Dr. Viereck frequently contributes articles on science, women, sports, and ecopsychology for popular magazines. She lives in Fairbanks, Alaska.