Meditation for Relaxation: 60 Meditative Practices to Reduce Stress, Cultivate Calm, and Improve Sleep

by Adam O'Neill

Overview

Discover how the ancient art of meditation can improve your quality of life

Meditation techniques can relieve stress and help you find calm when you need it most. Through empowering daily exercises, Meditation for Relaxation will teach you to overcome negative thoughts, achieve a sense of peace, and sleep better.

What sets Meditation for Relaxation apart from other self-help books:

• Meditation fundamentals—Enhance your meditation by understanding the foundation, history, and benefits of this age-old practice.
• Practical insights—Get the most out of meditation with important tips, such as: accept frustration, be patient if the exercises take time to take effect, and always remember the basic tenets of the practice.
• Focused exercises—Sessions in this book range from 5 to 25 minutes, giving you options to fit in time to relax and seek consciousness, even on your busiest days.

Explore the life-changing power of quieting your mind through Meditation for Relaxation.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781641523967
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	05/28/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	160
File size:	688 KB

About the Author

ADAM O’NEILL is the CEO of YFM.tv, a company born from the merger of Broga® Yoga (which he co-founded) and Yoga for Men. YFM is an abbreviation of “Yoga. Fitness. Mindfulness.” Adam lives on a small farm in central New York with his wife, Anya, daughter, Maeve, and their dog, cat, goats, and chickens.

Table of Contents

Introduction vi

The Meditative State 1

Part I Cultivate Calm and Relaxation 19

Part II Release Stress 61

Part III Drift Off to Sleep 103

Resources 144

References 145

Index 149

Editorial Reviews

"Adam O’Neil has provided us with an authentic rendition of the ‘why’ behind meditation. He has provided a diverse group of simple practices that would be perfect for the beginner and equally helpful to those currently practicing meditation. I highly recommend."—Johnny Gillespie CSCS, Founder of Balanced Athlete

"As a Reiki Master, I see many clients who are seeking relief from the stress of their busy lives. This book captures the essence of calm with effective (and super fun!) small meditations. Adam offers plenty of variety making it a useful resource for newbies to experts and everyone in between."—April Pfender, Owner of Santa Monica Healing and author of Chakra Balance: The Beginner's Guide to Healing Body and Mind

"In Meditation for Relaxation, Adam O'Neill offers wellbeing seekers a precious gift. The book gently guides readers through brief, doable meditation exercises in a variety of styles. Meditation can sometimes be frustrating. O'Neill has replaced frustration with meditations that are meaningful and practical."—Tanya J. Peterson MS NCC, author of The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxiety and The Mindfulness Journal for Anxiety

"Meditation for Relaxation succeeds where so many other books fail. It takes an incredibly effective, scientifically proven method and makes it accessible to even the most skeptical practitioner. Whether you are looking for a brief timeout from the bustle of everyday life, need a moment to collect your thoughts before engaging with the day or settling your mind before you sleep, Meditation for Relaxation has a variety of practice that will calm your soul."—Rannoch Donald, Founder of 100 Rep Challenge

From the Publisher