The Posture of Meditation A Practical Manual for Meditators of All Traditions |
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| Author:
| Johnson, Will |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61180-800-1 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2020 |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $32.99 |
Book Description:
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A fact that may come as a surprise to the many people who regard meditation as a strictly mental activity. But, as Will Johnson shows, the physical aspect of the practice is far too often underemphasized. The alert-yet-relaxed sitting posture that is the common denominator of so many meditative techniques is a wonderful aid for clearing the mind and opening the heart, but it also works to activate the natural healing energies of both body and mind. In part one of this book, Johnson...
More DescriptionA fact that may come as a surprise to the many people who regard meditation as a strictly mental activity. But, as Will Johnson shows, the physical aspect of the practice is far too often underemphasized. The alert-yet-relaxed sitting posture that is the common denominator of so many meditative techniques is a wonderful aid for clearing the mind and opening the heart, but it also works to activate the natural healing energies of both body and mind. In part one of this book, Johnson offers clear guidance and accessible exercises for working with the posture of meditation. In part two, he shows how continuous exploration of the posture of meditation leads to an ever-unfolding path of awakening.