This author, a psychologist specializing in meditation, hypnosis, and neuroscience, is dedicated to enhancing quality of life and fostering personal growth. Her collaborative works explore the intersection of modern scientific understanding and ancient wisdom, aiming to equip readers with practical skills for development. With a deep belief in inherent human potential, her writings offer insights into finding balance and actualizing talents, often drawing from Eastern philosophies to illuminate pathways to well-being.
What did the Buddha teach? How is it relevant to our lives today? In this book the authors unlock the key concepts and core beliefs that define the practice of Buddhism. Through a series of exercises and meditations, they apply these principles to the everyday and point the way to a more meaningful and mindful path through life.
Taoism for Beginners is a practical guide to applying the key notions, concepts and beliefs underlying Taoism's various branches and schools.Authors C. Alexander and Annellen Simpkins tap into their years of training and study in meditation, martial arts and Eastern philosophy to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to the spiritual tenets and attainments that mark the holistic pathway to a life more in balance.This book offers This new edition has been updated by the author to include the connections between Taoism and mindfulness and meditation, as well as ritualized practices to heighten mind-body connection in order to control chi (energy). Taoist principles and concepts have guided people on the path to harmony, wholeness, balance and greater well-being for millennia. This beginning resource makes an ancient religion, its practices and history accessible for a twenty-first century reader.
With this yoga guide, you can delve into a sport as good for your mind as it is for your body and become a part of the huge (and continually growing) yoga community.
Using Meditation & Mindfulness to Find Balance & Peace
Draws on ancient wisdom, psychology, and neuroscience to help people suffering from Bipolar disorder balance their emotions
The book serves as an accessible introduction to neuroscience, guiding beginners through fundamental concepts while encouraging deeper understanding. It explores the historical development of terminology and conventions in the field, making complex ideas more approachable for readers new to the subject.
Exploring the intricate relationship between the brain's physical structure and the non-material aspects of thoughts and emotions, this book delves into the paradoxes emerging from recent neuroscientific advances. It highlights how unconscious experiences can sometimes surpass conscious thought in accuracy, prompting a reevaluation of traditional approaches in the helping professions. The insights gained from these findings advocate for innovative strategies in mind-brain-body transformation, offering a fresh perspective on mental health and well-being.
Consistent with the positive psychology movement, meditative yoga practice puts people on a positive path to actualize change. This timely and unique book provides practical tools for integrating meditation techniques from yoga into traditional treatment plans.
The book explores the therapeutic benefits of meditation, supported by an increasing body of research linking it to improvements in stress, depression, and addictions. It highlights insights from neuroscience that reveal the brain's responses to meditation, providing a scientific foundation for its effectiveness. By presenting promising findings, it empowers psychotherapists to confidently integrate meditation techniques into their therapeutic practices, enhancing patient care and promoting mental well-being.
Exploring a new religion is no easy task. That's why the Simple series is so popular-these delightful books take readers by the hand and lead them into the basics of an Eastern faith without intimidation or confusion. Simple Buddhism invites readers to discover this appealing religion and its peaceful doctrines, as well as: The history of Buddhism The themes of Buddhism (The Four Noble Truths, The Eightfold Path, Nirvana, and Nirvana, and more) How to apply Buddhism in your everyday life The ultimate thesis of Buddhism: to live in the moment, see things as they truly are, and recognize yourself as part of the whole.