Download or read book Meditation for Non-Meditators written by Janet Nima Taylor and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lama Surya Das, American Meditation teacher and Buddhist scholar, says, "This is THE book for anyone interested in finding more peace and joy in life. Janet Nima Taylor makes meditation easy to understand and easy to apply to everyday life. I highly recommend it." There are many common misconceptions about meditation. Want to learn how to most easily incorporate this powerful, beneficial practice into your everyday life? Despite popular belief, you don't need to become a full-time Zen master or give up your demanding job. All you need is a few minutes per day to hit the pause button, and you're well on your way to creating the positive changes you need. Whether you've never tried meditation before, or you've found the practice too time consuming or complicated, Meditation for Non-Meditators is for you. In a straightforward, accessible manner, this helpful guide covers the three practices of meditation: concentration, natural awareness, and positive imagery. You'll learn what does and what does not constitute meditation, while debunking some popular myths along the way. Without any religious undertones or spiritual buzzwords, you'll get all the information you need to begin a daily meditation practice, including how to set up a meditation space, how to meditate with others, and how to use meditation to encourage healthier eating. Forget the arcane language and impossible positions found in other meditation guides-this book breaks the practice down into the simplest methods possible so that it's easy to incorporate into even the most hectic of lifestyles.