Showing results for "The Science of Meditation" in Social Sciences

The history and science of meditation from ancient practices to the latest experiments.

After years of laboring on a treatise that laid the groundwork for his mechanistic philosophy and physics, Descartes found himself compelled to set the project aside when his contemporary, Galileo, faced charges of heresy. This unfinished work, titled The World, was ultimately published only after Descartes’ passing. It appears that this turbulent context influenced Descartes as he penned his more renowned philosophical writings. This influence is particularly evident in the Meditations, where not only the subservience of the Letter of Dedication is apparent, but also in the distinctive ...

Natural Meditation offers easy-to-follow meditation cues for meditating in natural settings or meditating on natural images or objects. Sidebars throughout the book provide suggestions on how to incorporate nature into your mindfulness practice.

Psychologists Dr Miguel Farias and Catherine Wikholm explore the human ambition for personal change and its possible illusions, with a focus on yoga and meditation. They examine the psychological and biological evidence, from early research on transcendental meditation to recent brain-imaging studies on mindfulness. They also include personal accounts from practitioners, as well as recounting their own experiences of testing the effects of meditation and yoga on incarcerated criminals.

Less than three months after retiring from a 30-year law enforcement career, Kim Colegrove's husband chose suicide. Since that day, Colegrove has been helping first responders across the country practice techniques to cope with the stress and trauma that their work brings. And this book continues that mission by offering first responders and their families hope by introducing meditation and mindfulness as viable and practical tools to help reduce stress, regulate emotion, and improve overall health and well-being.

What is it that stops us from walking into walls or off cliffs? How do you pick the right moment to cross a busy road Or decide if you can drive through a storm? What helps you discover a shortcut to a familiar route? The answer is PHYSICAL INTELLIGENCE Sometimes, you need to do it to know it...

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The Woman's Book of Soul offers encouraging and inspirational and inspirational affirmations and practical advice for all women. Thoele teaches her readers to listen to and act on the wisdom of their hearts, providing a lifetime of spiritual nourishment. This audio book offers Thoele's own stories along with those of other women to illustrate the continuous journey toward selfhood, the enhancement of personal power, and a deep connection to spirit.

DEN Meditation Founder, Tal Rabinowitz, hosts intimate conversations with meditation teachers, spiritual leaders, activists, celebrities, authors and people from all walks of life who have unlocked their true life potential by discovering their authentic selves. Past guests have included: Marianne Williamson, Gregg Braden, Lee Harris, Sonia Choquette, Paul Selig, Alana Fairchild, Lori Ladd, Sarah Breskman Cosme, Anne Tucker, Amanda Seyfried, Sophia Bush, Shaman Durek, Kate Walsh, Sex with Emily and many more.

Sleepscapes | Sleep Meditations and Stories to Help You Relax into Your Ultimate Health, Well-Being, and Success. Sleepscapes is yet another wonderful podcast that is a part of our Gratitude 365 Podcast Network! Join Leslie for a beautiful sleep journey to calm the mind and relax the body. Each journey is unique and designed to help you relax into your ultimate health, well-being, and success. Each session is 60 minutes long, with 30 minutes of Leslie's soft voice and 30 minutes of music to gently lull you to sleep.