The No-Nonsense Meditation Book
A scientist's guide to the power of meditation
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- CHF 11.00
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'Meditation could retune our brains and help us cope with the long-term effects of the pandemic' - New Scientist
'Readers in search of an introduction to mindfulness that's free of woo-woo promises should look no further.' - Publishers Weekly
'For a boost to your wellbeing don't miss the brilliant The No-Nonsense Meditation Book, which unites brain science with practical tips' – Stylist
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Rigorously researched and deeply illuminating, world-leading neurologist Dr Steven Laureys works with celebrated meditators to scientifically prove the positive impact meditation has on our brains.
Dr Steven Laureys has conducted ground-breaking research into human consciousness for more than 20 years.
For this bestselling book, translated into seven languages worldwide, Steven explores the effect of meditation on the brain, using hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual.
The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience.
A mix of fascinating science, inspiring anecdote and practical exercises, this accessible book offers thoroughly researched evidence that meditation can have a positive impact on all our lives.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Neurologist Laureys (The Neurology of Consciousness) encourages "a little less medication, a little more meditation" in this spirited primer. Meditation can "supplement modern Western medicine," Laureys writes, and to that end he accessibly explains the science behind brain activity that occurs during meditation, such as changes in neural networks as they're activated through mindfulness and decreases in meditator's stress-related gray matter. Mindfulness also has "a positive effect on patients' anxiety and depressive symptoms" and can improve a patient's ability to manage pain. Laureys shares testimonials from colleagues, athletes, and "big bosses in Wall Street, who consider meditation to be their new caffeine," and doles out tips to get started (focusing all of one's senses on a raisin, for example) as well as suggestions for meditation apps, and websites and books to check out. Readers in search of an introduction to mindfulness that's free of woo-woo promises should look no further.
