The Beginner's Guide to Meditation [Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

Joan Borysenko Ph.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2006

On this CD program, Joan Z. Borysenko leads you through the specifics of three distinct forms of mediation and discusses the common pitfalls that sabotage meditation practice.

 

With depth and humor, Joan shows you which form of meditation is best for you, and points out that by making meditation a daily part of your life, better health and peace of mind are just a few breaths away!

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About the Author

Joan Z. Borysenko, Ph.D., has been described as a respected scientist, gifted therapist, and unabashed mystic. Trained at Harvard Medical School, she was an instructor in medicine until 1988. Currently the President of Mind/Body Health Sciences, Inc., she is an internationally known speaker and consultant in women’s health and spirituality, integrative medicine and the mind/body connection. She is the author of nine books, including New York Times bestsellers.

From AudioFile

A pioneer in mind/body medicine, Borysenko discusses the benefits and pitfalls of three types of meditation: concentration, mindfulness and centering prayer. With personal anecdotes and humor, she lets the listener determine which type of meditation is best for him/her. Although she does take the listener through a couple of exercises, the bulk of the tape explains how meditation works on the body. It is a real treat to listen to Borysenko. Her voice is pleasant and upbeat; her remarks are laced with clinical and personal experience. And she has a great laugh! Recorded live at a conference, the program is occasionally marred by extraneous noise. P.B.J. © AudioFile 2000, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Hay House (January 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401906648
• ISBN-13: 978-1401906641
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #637,795 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Audio Cassette - Beginner's Guide to Meditation, June 15, 2000

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This review is from: The Beginner's Guide to Meditation (Audio Cassette)

I enjoyed listening to this audio cassette - it's from a meditation conference where Joan is speaking to an audience. Joan is articulate and has a pleasant voice. After a being away from meditation for sometime, I bought this tape to inspire me to get back into it and it has helped me achieve my goal. I recommend this tape for the meditation newbie or the person, like myself, who wants to get back into meditation after stopping for a while.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding speaker. Keeps you interested to the end., October 22, 2009

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Giuseppe (Medford, MA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Beginner's Guide to Meditation (Audio CD)

After listening to this CD anyone can have more than a basic understanding of meditation and breathing practices. I strongly recommend it.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars USELESS, December 28, 2009

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Eva H. Stern (WESTCHESTER COUNTY,NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beginner's Guide to Meditation (Audio CD)

I HAVE ATTENDED ONE OF BORYSENKO'S WEEKEND BODY/MIND SESSIONS. SHE WAS INCREDIBLE. THAT'S WHY I BOUGHT HER CD, THINKING IT WOULD BE JUST WHAT I NEEDED. IT IS UTTERLY USELESS, NOT AT ALL HELPFUL. I HAVE WASTED MY MONEY & WISH I COULD HAVE HEARD IT BEFORE I SPENT ONE NICKEL PURCHASING THIS ITEM. TERRIBLY DISAPPOINTED & SURPRISED SHE WOULD BE INVOLVED IN SUCH KITSCH.