Taming the Drunken Monkey : The Path to Mindfulness, Meditation, and Increased Concentration book FB2, TXT, DJV
9780738734699 English 0738734691 In today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkey--stressed, scattered, and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused, and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness, and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Praise: "A wonderful addition to our understanding of the mind and the unfolding journey of discovery."--Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening "In fluid and engaging prose, William Mikulas has written a book that provides a wise and delightful guide to living a mindful life . . . a helpful, systematic and very practical guide that presents numerous insights and exercises for personal transformation."--Nirbhay N. Singh, editor of Mindfulness journal "This book is brimming with wise and compassionate council for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioner . . . Whether you are interested in quieting your mind, increasing awareness, reducing attachments or opening the heart, you will find just what you need as you continue on your path towards awakening."--Michael Brant DeMaria, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Ever Flowing On "This is, undoubtedly, one of the best mind training manuals that has ever been written . . . It is a must read book."--Sompoch Iamsupasit, PhD, professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok "For everybody who wants to be aware and mindful, attentive and concentrated . . . Bill Mikulas' book is wholeheartedly recommended."--G.T. Maurits Kwee, PhD, founder of the Institute for Relational Buddhism & Karma Transformation, In today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkeystressed, scattered, and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused, and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkeyprovides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness, and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Praise: "A wonderful addition to our understanding of the mind and the unfolding journey of discovery."Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening "In fluid and engaging prose, William Mikulas has written a book that provides a wise and delightful guide to living a mindful life . . . a helpful, systematic and very practical guide that presents numerous insights and exercises for personal transformation."Nirbhay N. Singh, editor of Mindfulnessjournal "This book is brimming with wise and compassionate council for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioner . . . Whether you are interested in quieting your mind, increasing awareness, reducing attachments or opening the heart, you will find just what you need as you continue on your path towards awakening."Michael Brant DeMaria, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Ever Flowing On "This is, undoubtedly, one of the best mind training manuals that has ever been written . . . It is a must read book."Sompoch Iamsupasit, PhD, professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok "For everybody who wants to be aware and mindful, attentive and concentrated . . . Bill Mikulas' book is wholeheartedly recommended."G.T. Maurits Kwee, PhD, founder of the Institute for Relational Buddhism & Karma Transformation, In today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkeyâstressed, scattered, and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused, and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness, and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Praise: âA wonderful addition to our understanding of the mind and the unfolding journey of discovery.ââJoseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening âIn fluid and engaging prose, William Mikulas has written a book that provides a wise and delightful guide to living a mindful life . . . a helpful, systematic and very practical guide that presents numerous insights and exercises for personal transformation.ââNirbhay N. Singh, editor of Mindfulness journal âThis book is brimming with wise and compassionate council for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioner . . . Whether you are interested in quieting your mind, increasing awareness, reducing attachments or opening the heart, you will find just what you need as you continue on your path towards awakening.ââMichael Brant DeMaria, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Ever Flowing On âThis is, undoubtedly, one of the best mind training manuals that has ever been written . . . It is a must read book.ââSompoch Iamsupasit, PhD, professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok âFor everybody who wants to be aware and mindful, attentive and concentrated . . . Bill Mikulas' book is wholeheartedly recommended.ââG.T. Maurits Kwee, PhD, founder of the Institute for Relational Buddhism & Karma Transformation, The mind often behaves like a drunken monkey--largely out of control. Instead of falling victim to stress, anxiety, and frustration, learn how to tame your consciousness with this easy-to-follow guide to mindfulness. With thorough mental training that moves beyond the basics, you'll effectively enhance the health of your body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychologies, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides a reader-friendly system that progresses steadily through the five levels of study, from novice to master. Develop and improve the three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and mental flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork with yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply useful exercises and practices to your life based on health, meditation, body awareness, spiritual awakening, and more., The mind often behaves like a drunken monkey--unfocused, uneasy, and uncontrollable. Taming the Drunken Monkey shows how to tame your consciousness and manage the stress, anxiety, and frustration that we experience all too frequently. With thorough mental training provided by renowned teacher William L. Mikulas, you'll effectively enhance the health of your body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, this easy-to-follow guide to mindfulness provides a reader friendly system that progresses steadily through five levels of study, from novice to master. Develop and improve the three basic behaviours of the mind: concentration, awareness, and mental flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork with yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply useful exercises and practices to your life based on health, meditation, body awareness, spiritual awakening, and more.
9780738734699 English 0738734691 In today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkey--stressed, scattered, and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused, and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness, and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Praise: "A wonderful addition to our understanding of the mind and the unfolding journey of discovery."--Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening "In fluid and engaging prose, William Mikulas has written a book that provides a wise and delightful guide to living a mindful life . . . a helpful, systematic and very practical guide that presents numerous insights and exercises for personal transformation."--Nirbhay N. Singh, editor of Mindfulness journal "This book is brimming with wise and compassionate council for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioner . . . Whether you are interested in quieting your mind, increasing awareness, reducing attachments or opening the heart, you will find just what you need as you continue on your path towards awakening."--Michael Brant DeMaria, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Ever Flowing On "This is, undoubtedly, one of the best mind training manuals that has ever been written . . . It is a must read book."--Sompoch Iamsupasit, PhD, professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok "For everybody who wants to be aware and mindful, attentive and concentrated . . . Bill Mikulas' book is wholeheartedly recommended."--G.T. Maurits Kwee, PhD, founder of the Institute for Relational Buddhism & Karma Transformation, In today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkeystressed, scattered, and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused, and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkeyprovides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness, and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Praise: "A wonderful addition to our understanding of the mind and the unfolding journey of discovery."Joseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening "In fluid and engaging prose, William Mikulas has written a book that provides a wise and delightful guide to living a mindful life . . . a helpful, systematic and very practical guide that presents numerous insights and exercises for personal transformation."Nirbhay N. Singh, editor of Mindfulnessjournal "This book is brimming with wise and compassionate council for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioner . . . Whether you are interested in quieting your mind, increasing awareness, reducing attachments or opening the heart, you will find just what you need as you continue on your path towards awakening."Michael Brant DeMaria, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Ever Flowing On "This is, undoubtedly, one of the best mind training manuals that has ever been written . . . It is a must read book."Sompoch Iamsupasit, PhD, professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok "For everybody who wants to be aware and mindful, attentive and concentrated . . . Bill Mikulas' book is wholeheartedly recommended."G.T. Maurits Kwee, PhD, founder of the Institute for Relational Buddhism & Karma Transformation, In today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkeyâstressed, scattered, and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused, and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness, and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body, and spirit. Praise: âA wonderful addition to our understanding of the mind and the unfolding journey of discovery.ââJoseph Goldstein, author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening âIn fluid and engaging prose, William Mikulas has written a book that provides a wise and delightful guide to living a mindful life . . . a helpful, systematic and very practical guide that presents numerous insights and exercises for personal transformation.ââNirbhay N. Singh, editor of Mindfulness journal âThis book is brimming with wise and compassionate council for everyone from beginner to advanced practitioner . . . Whether you are interested in quieting your mind, increasing awareness, reducing attachments or opening the heart, you will find just what you need as you continue on your path towards awakening.ââMichael Brant DeMaria, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of Ever Flowing On âThis is, undoubtedly, one of the best mind training manuals that has ever been written . . . It is a must read book.ââSompoch Iamsupasit, PhD, professor at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok âFor everybody who wants to be aware and mindful, attentive and concentrated . . . Bill Mikulas' book is wholeheartedly recommended.ââG.T. Maurits Kwee, PhD, founder of the Institute for Relational Buddhism & Karma Transformation, The mind often behaves like a drunken monkey--largely out of control. Instead of falling victim to stress, anxiety, and frustration, learn how to tame your consciousness with this easy-to-follow guide to mindfulness. With thorough mental training that moves beyond the basics, you'll effectively enhance the health of your body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychologies, health systems, and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides a reader-friendly system that progresses steadily through the five levels of study, from novice to master. Develop and improve the three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness, and mental flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork with yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply useful exercises and practices to your life based on health, meditation, body awareness, spiritual awakening, and more., The mind often behaves like a drunken monkey--unfocused, uneasy, and uncontrollable. Taming the Drunken Monkey shows how to tame your consciousness and manage the stress, anxiety, and frustration that we experience all too frequently. With thorough mental training provided by renowned teacher William L. Mikulas, you'll effectively enhance the health of your body, mind, and spirit. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems, and wisdom traditions, this easy-to-follow guide to mindfulness provides a reader friendly system that progresses steadily through five levels of study, from novice to master. Develop and improve the three basic behaviours of the mind: concentration, awareness, and mental flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork with yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine, and Western respiratory science. Apply useful exercises and practices to your life based on health, meditation, body awareness, spiritual awakening, and more.