The elements of meditationMeditation is an ancient technique which is used for physical and mental relaxation as well as for personal and spiritual growth. THE ELEMENTS OF MEDITATION explains the what, why, when, and how of meditation, its benefits, and answers many of the questions which arise for those approaching meditation for the first time. |
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User Review - uufnn - LibraryThingThis work refers to meditation as traveling. The author addresses such basics as beginning, finding the time and positions to use. For the major part of the book, he explores using the breath as the ... Read full review
Contents
Beginning the Journey | 1 |
Finding the Time | 12 |
Meditation Positions | 23 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The elements of meditation Elements of Series |
| Author | David Fontana |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Element, 1991 |
| ISBN | 1852302291, 9781852302290 |
| Length | 119 pages |
| Subjects | › Body, Mind & Spirit / General Body, Mind & Spirit / Meditation Meditation Religion / Meditations Self-Help / Meditations |
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