In today's hectic times, it's more important than ever to learn to slow down, relax and be calm.

Whether part of religious habit or just part of a daily routine, meditation can help slow today's frenzied pace and improve feelings of good health, peace and control. In The Complete Idiot's Guide to Meditation, Joan Budilovsky and Eve Adamson explain how easy it is to enjoy the benefits of meditation including:

- Simple stress-reduction techniques that make learning to meditate easier
- Incorporating meditation into day-to-day situations
- Common misconceptions about meditating
- Special techniques from Zen to mindfulness meditation and more

© 2003 Joan Budilovsky; Eve Adamson © 2020 DK Audio