Description

This book gives an overwiew of the origins of meditation in the West, and reviews the scientific literature on the health benefits of mindfulness and transcendental meditation. It also discusses the cultural issues faced by therapists who have applied Eastern techniques to a Western world. Furthermore, limitations of the practice of meditation are reviewed. Finally, an overview of various scientific studies can be found in the appendix.

Author: Shanti MS, Stephanie A

Topic: New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit
Media: Book
ISBN: 1453802134
Language: English
Pages: 96