Showing results by publisher "Macmillan Audio" in Meditation

What if you turned to meditation for the sheer enjoyment of it? That may sound unlikely, but when we approach the practice with playfulness, receptivity, and excitement, meditation can become one of the most intimate and fulfilling relationships we will ever have. Sally Kempton welcomes...

Research studies have proven what you already know: relaxation is good for your health. In fact, it is vital. Yet for many of us, relaxation is elusive — even when we’re on vacation. With Relax Rx, hypnosis and mind-body medicine expert Dr. Steven Gurgevich gives you a surefire way to ease...

Join Shri Anandi Ma, a revered singer-saint and sound healer, as she chants specific mantras intended to help attract abundance in matters of personal relationship, material sustenance, creativity, and spiritual fulfillment...

Can sex get any better? According to Gay Hendricks, PhD, it can! Ecstatic Sex: Breathing Exercises for Heightened Pleasure and Deeper Intimacy offers a series of proven breathing and visualization exercises (some to practice alone, some with a partner) that gives you the opportunity to...

Teachings and Meditations for the Journey of Self-Realization Be yourself. Simple advice—or is it? What does it mean to be oneself fully? How do we discover and live the truth of who we are in our essence? On The Self in Full Bloom, Mukti presents six sessions of deep inquiry and guided...

The answers to the most profound spiritual questions lie within us—but how do we gain access to our deepest wisdom? “Breathing is a gateway to insight,” reveals Scottish-born teacher Bodhipaksa, “and meditation gives us the key.” On The Wisdom of the Breath, this master teacher guides...

Everybody wants a long life full of vitality. But beyond the basics of good diet and exercise, what can you do to achieve it? For more than 2,000 years, Chinese energy medicine has refined the use of meditation to build the body’s qi, or life force. Now, a celebrated doctor of Chinese medicine...

Course objectives: Describe how meditation can be helpful to those engaged in the medical field Practice mindful meditation in the context of health and wellness The same ability that helps ordinary men and women achieve extraordinary success is also the secret to optimizing your life span...

Although you may not realize it, fear is getting in your way and stopping you from connecting with others, reaching your true potential, and finding happiness and joy. But it doesn't have to be this way. Susan Piver has the key to breaking down the barriers of fear that are holding you back. By...

The first complete hatha yoga class offered on audio, Yoga Sanctuary is the most flexible, convenient tool ever devised for self-directed practice. These exercises are designed to be played in any order or combination to create customized sessions suited to your individual needs. Ideal for both...

Guided Practices and Meditations to Awaken Love, Deepen Intimacy, and Transform the World Have you ever felt a glimmer of love stir within you, and then wondered: How do I fan this inner fire and bring it into my relationships, my spiritual life, and the world? With Meditations of the Heart...

Learn to quiet your mind and calm your body, ease physical discomfort and strengthen your immune system, and discover new powers of concentration. Acclaimed author Daniel Goleman teaches you to attain these benefits in four distinctly different ways.

We can help take care of ourselves with diet, exercise, and regular check-ups, but is there more that we can do to optimize our overall health? Dr. Andrew Weil, pioneer of integrative medicine, believes so: “An integrative approach to health means addressing not only our physical body, but our...

Discover how the essential wisdom of the Enneagram can radically change and elevate the most important relationships in your life. Most people know the Enneagram as an incredible tool for expanding self-knowledge and accessing our potential. Yet personal growth only takes us so far—as human...

Does the word "menopause" bring a moment of fear in your body, or does it give you a feeling of power and greater possibility? Author, cellular biologist, and clinical psychologist Joan Borysenko believes that if you knew the truth about menopause, you would look forward passionately to this...

"Just watch the breath." It sounds so simple, but as any seasoned practitioner will tell you, "just breathing" can be surprisingly challenging. To experience the deep rewards of this practice, start off on the right foot with expert help from Insight Meditation Society instructors Sharon...

If you're a woman who is now or soon to be experiencing menopause, a word of warning from Joan Borysenko, PhD: you are about to become a force to be reckoned with. In this guided meditation, she invites you to meet your Wisdom Self, the stable ground that will allow you to take charge of your...

The Essential Antidote for Your Accelerated Life What’s the single most important thing you can do to start each day with more energy, optimism, and freedom? Diet and exercise? Better time management? Sheer determination? For Latham Thomas, the answer is clear: reclaiming deep and truly...

We do our best when we feel relaxed, capable, and confident. Teenagers and children are no different. Practices for Growing Up Mindful offers parents, educators, counselors, and caregivers a wealth of exercises and meditations to empower our kids to handle the stress and complexity of modern...

The work of David Feinstein has been recommended by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Stephen Levine, Jeanne Achterberg, and others. On Rituals for Conscious Dying, Feinstein combines traditional rituals, guided imagery, and spiritual insights to show how we can turn the fear of death into an affirmation...