Heart of Wisdom, Mind of Calm: Guided Meditations to Deepen Your Spiritual Practice

Meditation is one of the best ways to restore mental and physical balance and to release stress and anxiety. In this book and CD Feldman deals with the principles of concentration, mindfulness, devotion (mantra, prayer, visualization, ritual), ways of calming the mind and body, and meditation in daily life. The text includes a checklist of stress symptoms and a list of techniques to achieve a peaceful inner state. Feldman also explains the core principles of meditation, which are Attention, Awareness, Understanding and Compassion. The mystical and practical aspects of meditation are explored in detail, whilst the author emphasizes that the practice is primarily personal and experiential. The Resource Guide at the end provides a list of meditation retreats in a long list of countries. This book and CD will be of value to both the novice and the experienced meditator. I recommend this practical guide to all who are serious about incorporating this beneficial practice into their lives.