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

James Jacobson (Author), Kristine Chandler Madera (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2010

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

From Schnauzers to Shepherds, and Dachshunds to Dobermans, dogs are natural meditators.

Transform time you already spend with your pooch into more than a game of fetch by making the love you have for your dog the heart of a meditation practice.

How? Let your dog be your guru.

Dog lover and life-long meditator, James Jacobson, and his dog, Maui, introduce the simple, non-dogmatic meditation method that they have been using and teaching for over a decade.

If you’ve ever wondered what you can do to make both you and your dog healthier and happier—this is the book for you.

It will give you a whole new leash on life.

From the Author

Meditation has been a lifelong practice for me.

As a boy I would quiet my mind as a way to relax. It wasn’t until later that I understood that my increased ability to focus, to look at situations objectively, and to enjoy the present moment stemmed from this daily practice.

Over the years, I’ve seen meditation transform lives—both canine and human. Excitable dogs become calmer. Aggressive dogs become more loving. Dogs that are already easygoing become an even more peaceful presence in their caretakers’ lives.

For humans, science has proven that just a few minutes of meditation aids in relaxation and stress relief. It also helps us become more objective, cultivate intuition, and improve the ability to focus. Those skills are immeasurably important in both setting and achieving personal goals.

Meditation shows us how to savor the present moment—the only moment we have. It helps me stay calm in times of great stress, and I would argue that it has helped my dog, Maui, too.

There is no downside to meditation. The time that we devote to it, we make up for exponentially in the clarity and peace that it brings to the rest of our day. Meditating with a dog is particularly time effective. It’s good for us and it’s good for our dogs. We both reap the benefits of meditation as we bond on a soul level. Meditation is a fascinating adventure. I invite you and your dog to come along and explore it.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Maui Media (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975263110
• ISBN-13: 978-0975263112
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #636,781 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

James Jacobson is both an author and a publisher.

Maui Media is the publishing company Jacobson founded in 2003. In addition to his own titles, Jacobson has published works by Nobel Prize Winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Dr. Demian Dressler, and Molly Jacobson.

"How to Meditate with Your Dog: An Introduction to Meditation for Dog Lovers" celebrates the love and relationship James shared with my first dog. It is a tale which continues to delight readers and web visitors to the online video DoYouRemeberLove.com. (To date, over 4 Million have watched that video.)

James and his wife Molly Jacobson co-author "Top Maui Restaurants: From Thrifty to Four Star." Their honest, take-no-prisoners review guide is written with the philosophy that people who love to eat and prefer not to waste money on bad food should know the truth about Maui's well-marketed dining scene.Tens of thousands of elated and relieved visitors trust "Top Maui Restaurants" (both the digital edition sold online and the identical paperback edition sold in bookstores and at amazon.com) to guide them to the best eats on Maui.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must READ for all animal lovers, October 23, 2005

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Lisa Mascaro (Maui, Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: How to Meditate with Your Dog: An Introduction to Meditation for Dog Lovers (Hardcover)

I adored this sweet and light hearted book about a man and his dog. I already meditate and thought this was a creative way to share my morning meditation with my furry friends. I enjoyed the way the author loves his little dog Maui, and I fell in love with Maui as I continued reading. I just wanted to reach inside the book and snuggle up with the sweet little dog. It embraces what all of us humans desire, that unconditional love that only a dog can share with us!!! I was fascinated with the concept of sharing my mediation with my animals, and have tried it! It works! Great read for any animal lover!!

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Becoming a Dog Person, November 8, 2005

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Jessica Pearl "Jessica Pearl" (Maui) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Meditate with Your Dog: An Introduction to Meditation for Dog Lovers (Hardcover)

I read this book after moving in with two pit bulls who, frankly, scare me, and I learned so many great techniques on how to calm them and myself. We've had a lot of nice bonding moments since then, and I realized how much my attitude was affecting our relationship. This book has a beautiful rhythm to it, and I felt relaxed even after reading it. I recommend it to anyone.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple techniques, fun read ..., November 23, 2005

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Holly Kennedy - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Meditate with Your Dog: An Introduction to Meditation for Dog Lovers (Hardcover)

I saw HOW TO MEDITATE WITH YOUR DOG on one of Jay Leno's late night segments, and also read a great review about it recently in The Globe and Mail. I, too, thoroughly enjoyed it. It was warm and lighthearted; the perfect book for anyone who truly wants to deepen and enrich their relationship with their pet.