Teach Yourself to Meditate

Teach Yourself to Meditate – Eric Harrison

Meditation is one of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce stress, calm the mind and feel more at ease in daily life. Yet many people never start, or give up quickly, because they believe it is difficult, mysterious or only for the spiritually advanced.

In Teach Yourself to Meditate, Eric Harrison, an experienced meditation teacher from Australia, shows that anyone can learn to meditate. Writing in a clear, friendly and down-to-earth style, he strips away the jargon and explains what meditation is, why it works and how to begin, drawing on techniques from both Eastern traditions and modern relaxation practice.

The book offers a range of practical exercises that readers can try at their own pace, from focusing on the breath and relaxing the body to working with sounds, sensations, thoughts and emotions. Harrison explains how to deal with common obstacles such as restlessness, sleepiness and a wandering mind, and shows how to bring a calm, mindful attitude into everyday activities like walking, eating and working.

Rather than prescribing one rigid method, he encourages readers to experiment and find the approaches that suit their own temperament and lifestyle.

Practical, encouraging and easy to follow, Teach Yourself to Meditate is an ideal introduction for complete beginners and a helpful refresher for those who want to deepen an existing practice and enjoy greater peace, health and clarity of mind.