This practical guide shows how to develop your own personal meditation practice, in order to reduce stress and improve your health. It includes a a detailed 8-week practice schedule, case histories and recent research findings

Japanese yoga (also known as "shin-shin-toitsu-do") was developed in the early 1900s by Nakamura Tempu Sensei, one of the first Japanese to receive a medical degree from the U.S. Who he was and how he came to combine yogic disciplines with his own experiences and discoveries is a fascinating story in itself; it also provides a solid foundation for the meditations and exercises to follow. In addition to demonstrating the stretches and movements which will increase flexibility and coordination, the book offers practical ways to improve concentration and perception. Different forms of meditation and attention exercises are presented in a clear, concise manner--no shrouds of mystery or mysticism here, just a practical how-to guide that anyone with the inclination can follow

Through an action plan, this book helps the reader to identify and eliminate the cause of struggle in daily life

Reviewer: dsv8@columbia.edu from New York, NY It's hard not to notice the proliferation of books on Buddhism, Meditation and Eastern thought during the past decade. In this work, Rabinowitz has choosen the very best of this popular genre and organizes and comments on her selections in a way that conveys the profundity of the subject matter, without compromising its accessibility to the reader. This book is an ideal point of departure for anyone who is interested in exploring Eastern thought for insight into how to lead a more relaxed, happy and enlightened life

Relaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with a practical introduction to 17 different relaxation techniques that may usefully contribute to patient care. Each technique is easy to teach and use, and has been shown to be effective in the clinical situation. The background theory to each method is also described and its rationale spelled out, thus helping the clinician to select the appropriate technique. All the methods included are suitable for use with both small groups and individuals.

Reviewer: (inja@hotmail.co.il) from Israel This book teach about all aspects of yoga: asanas, breathing, meditation,diet, history of yoga etc. The insructions and drawings are very clear, very good for those who want to start with yoga.

Discover the first illustrated guide to the yogic practice of Kum Nye by Lama Tarthang Tulka encompassing breathing techniques, massage and stretching exercises. The book covers more than 70 Tibetan relaxation exercises - progressing from basic breathing, self-massage and movement exercises in the first half, to more advanced exercises in the second. Suitable for all ages, these gentle exercises promote emotional and physical well-being by relieving tension, heightening energy, improving concentration and renewing clarity of the senses. With more than 200 specially commissioned photographs coupled with simple step-by-step instructions, Tibetan Relaxation brings the benefits of this practice into the modern Western home. It is a unique book - essential for anyone who wants to live more happily and easefully in an increasingly stressful world

Reviewer: Gerald Solfanelli (hypnotist1@mci2000.com) from Moosic, Pennsylvania (U.S.A.) As a psychologist, it is my understanding that more than 50% of doctor / patient visits are reportedly related to stress issues, rather than an actual medical problem. Dr. Harvey, author and director of the Allied Services Psychology Department (Scranton, PA) combines proven techniques in a consise package to offer a simple and effective approach to holistic health and stress management. His included relaxation CD makes this book an even more valuable and affordable purchase.

A simple and straightforward introduction to Buddhist meditation practice from one of the leading authorities on stress-reduction techniques. Wherever You Go, There You Are has as its goal a personal transformation of the listener. Dr. Kabat-Zinn has taught this two-thousand year-old Buddhist method of relaxation to thousands of patients in his Stress Reduction Programme at the University of Massachusetts Medical Centre. Through mindfulness, one makes every moment count. By "capturing" the present and living fully within each moment as it happens, one can reduce anxiety, achieve inner peace, and enrich the quality of life. With warmth and humour, Wherever You Go, There You Are blends stories, anecdotes, poems, images, and scientific observations with easily followed instructions. The result is a unique audio programme that is part inspiration and part study guide to a revolutionary new way of being, seeing, and living.