Step-by-Step Instruction for Newcomers to Meditation Have you ever thought about trying meditation, but didn't know how to get started? On Meditation for Beginners, renowned teacher Jack Kornfield uses clear language and step-by-step guidance to show us how to start—and stick with—a daily meditation practice. From the basics of how to get started to dealing with distractions, this complete course introduces us to the Insight tradition of meditation that has helped practitioners throughout the ages cultivate profound inner calm and a lasting capacity for happiness.

Topics covered include: How to use breathing, posture, and attention to enter the meditative state. Simple and effective strategies for dealing with "busy brain," and other common challenges in meditation. How meditation can help you deepen compassion, find healing through forgiveness, and dissolve your fear of death Four cornerstone meditations for your practice—from resting in the moment to experiencing loving kindness, and more. With his gentle delivery and ability to translate ancient practices for modern audiences, Jack Kornfield has become one of the most accessible and sought-after teachers for helping first-time meditators get their start. Now you can begin to develop the foundational skills to start your practice immediately—and discover the life-changing power of meditation for yourself—with Meditation for Beginners.

Meditation for Beginners

"Breathing Meditation" by Jack Kornfield from Meditation for Beginners
Learn the art of following the breath, a foundational skill for all meditators, with Jack Kornfield, co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society.

Breathing Meditation

The Relaxing Breath" by Andrew Weil, MD from Breathing: The Master Key to Self-Healing
Dr. Andrew Weil gives us a potent practice for activating the body's relaxation response and returning to balance after stressful situations.

The Relaxing Breath

"Breath Meditation" by Sharon Salzberg from Guided Meditations for Love and Wisdom
A mindful breathing practice that helps us open the heart and experience compassion for ourselves and others.

Breath Meditation

"Soft Belly" by James Gordon, MD from Freedom from Depression
Harvard-educated psychiatrist Dr. James Gordon presents a guided exercise for liberating stuck energy in the body.

Soft Belly

"Observing the Breath" by Shinzen Young from Meditation: A Beginner's Guide
An introductory meditation inviting us to discover what can happen through full and complete attention to the breath.

Observing the Breath

"The Power Breath" by Mark Thornton from Meditation in a New York Minute
Executive meditation coach Mark Thornton teaches us a stress-reducing practice that both relaxes and re-energizes the body.

The Power Breath

"Meditation on the Breath" by Sally Kempton from Beginning Meditation
A guided meditation in which our breath becomes the doorway to the depths of the self.

Meditation for Beginners

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