How to Meditate with Your Dog: An Introduction to Meditation for Dog Lovers

by James Jacobson, Kristine Chandler Madera

Overview

In the past decade, the thousands-year-old practice of meditation has charged into the Western mainstream. Everyone from rock stars to medical professionals rave about meditation and its health promoting benefits. The biggest question people have is, how do I start? Forty-five million Americans already have a built-in meditation guru just panting to teach them: their dogs. In How to Meditate with Your Dog: An Introduction to Meditation for Dog Lovers, James Jacobson and his dog, Maui, show dog lovers everywhere the meditation technique that Jacobson has used and taught for over a decade. This simple method works for dog of all sizes and temperaments-or even without a dog. It relieves stress and enhances well-being, improves focus and cultivates compassion, all while deepening the connection between pack leaders and their pooches. How to Meditate with Your Dog, is the first in a series that presents a non-dogmatic approach to meditation that makes it accessible to anyone. If you ever wondered, can I do anything to make me and my dog healthier and happier this book's for you.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780975263112
Publisher:	Maui Media, LLC
Publication date:	01/01/2010
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.10(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

James Jacobson has meditated most of his life, the past twelve years with his Maltese, Maui. He has experienced the compassion, focus, and contentment that daily meditation brings. He has taught meditation for over a decade, and believes that meditation promotes both personal and planetary transformation. His vision is to make meditation accessible to everybody, beginning with dog lovers.

What People are Saying About This

Alan Cohen

"How to Meditate with Your Dog" unleashes a non-dogmatic approach to meditation that relieves stress, enhances well-being, and improves focus. Though the approach is simple and fun, this book provides a sound basis for meditation that promotes inner peace and compassion while deepening the bond between you and your pooch.

"This excellent book belongs in the homes of all those who recognize that dogs are angels and gifts from God."
—author of Are You as Happy as Your Dog?

Bash Dibra

"Meditating with your dog is the spiritual connection to the Human-Animal Bond experience."
—internationally acclaimed animal behaviorist, dog trainer to the stars and author of Star Pet: How to Make Your Pet a Star