A Woman's Book of Meditation: Discovering the Power of a Peaceful Mind [Mass Market Paperback]

Hari Kaur Khalsa (Author), Ralph Mercer (Photographer), Michael McGee (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 7, 2006

Internationally renowned meditation teacher Hari Kaur Khalsa knows well the whirlwind stresses and strains placed on women today. Through the secrets of ancient Kundalini chanting and meditation techniques, women will find peace amid all the chaos, develop their creativity, and hone their inner wisdom.

To introduce the newcomer to meditation, Hari Kaur helps the reader, step by step, to create a space in which to meditate, to become familiar and comfortable with different postures, to breathe deeply and effectively, and to clear the mind. Plainly organized into sections uniquely tailored to a woman's changing physical and emotional needs, Hari Kaur teaches how to:

- alleviate frustration, ward off moodiness, and become calm
- ease life transitions, accept change, and encourage personal creativity
- fully realize the potentials of pregnancy and motherhood; and much more

In addition, Hari Kaur discusses seven steps to achieve happiness and how to use meditation to build a spiritual identity. Her meditations are presented in the original Sikh as well as in English translation. And the easy-to-reference format will keep the reader returning again and again as she grows through meditation and in her daily life.

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About the Author

Hari Kaur Khalsa, one of the most respected Kundalini yoga and meditation teachers in the world, has created specialized programs for pregnant women, senior citizens, and youngsters. She is the Director of International Teacher Training in the United States and India.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Avery Trade; 1 edition (September 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583332537
• ISBN-13: 978-1583332535
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #113,043 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Hari Kaur Khalsa directs and teaches Kundalini Yoga Classes and Teacher Trainings, Level 1 and Level 2, in the US and abroad. She is the former Director of Education and Training of Golden Bridge NYC (2007-2009). Prior to that she taught for Yogi Bhajan for over 10 years, co-directing his Level One Teacher Trainings in New Mexico and India. Hari is a caring, inspiring, and down to earth teacher, making the powerful and healing teachings of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan accessible to students of all levels. Inspired by years of study with Yogi Bhajan, Hari continues to serve all who come with smiles, and spirit.


Married to jazz musician Dave Frank, Hari and Dave make their home in New York City bringing music and yoga to uplift the spirit. Hari is co-author of A Woman's Book of Yoga: Embracing Our Natural Life Cycles (Penguin 2002) and author of A Woman's Book of Meditation: Discovering the Power of a Peaceful Mind (Penguin 2006

Look for a new yoga and jazz space, dedicated to the expression of the creative spirit!

www.reachhari.com

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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a must-have book, September 25, 2006

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This review is from: A Woman's Book of Meditation: Discovering the Power of a Peaceful Mind (Mass Market Paperback)

I've done yoga for the past ten years and love the more physical styles of yoga - ashtanga and other vinyasa based practices. This book is something completely different. The mediations seem to work from the inside out and are amazingly transformative. I can't imagine anyone doing even 11 minutes of any one of these meditations without noticing the effect. And 11 minutes isn't as easy as it sounds. Clearly the author has tremendous knowledge and she makes even the more complicated meditations easy to understand and perform at home. This is a book worth buying and using.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's Good for the Brain!, July 12, 2007

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This review is from: A Woman's Book of Meditation (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book. It is not only about meditation, but you learn a lot of yoga techniques. You learn the correct way to sit, breath, and hense you open the door to meditation. I thought the breathing techniques were great as physically you feel wonderful after learning how to breath correctly. Once you get the basics down, you are ready to do some serious meditation. It's fun and it helped me greatly.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It works!, December 30, 2007

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This review is from: A Woman's Book of Meditation: Discovering the Power of a Peaceful Mind (Mass Market Paperback)

I was nervous getting this book - I'm not really the "meditation" type person. But I was feeling stressed out as a working mom and felt I needed to try something, and this really was helpful. I have a hard time dedicating the time to use it, but when I do the effect is significant.