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One of the most enjoyable parts of a yoga class comes when we rest in savasana—the "corpse" pose—and realize deep serenity, a sense of eff ortless joy, and a glimpse into our true nature as unqualified presence. How is this so? Master teacher Richard Miller explains that this experience is a manifestation of yoga nidra, the meditative state of mind-body union at the heart of all yoga practice. A powerful integration of book and CD audio learning, Yoga Nidra is an ancient tantric yoga path that leads to inner freedom. Th rough accessible language appropriate for any level of practice, Miller takes us step by step through the traditional techniques of relaxation and meditation to help us move toward the realization of "unqualified presence"—the ultimate aim of yoga—a goal unreachable through posture practice alone. Through his expert guidance, students will experience: • Deep relaxation for relief from day-to-day stress • The development of "one-pointedness"—a key to spiritual awakening • Healing from painful emotions, such as fear, grief, and anger • More effective and energizing sleep, and much more Suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners—but new to most Westerners—Yoga Nidra provides an unmatched way to experience the culmination of the art of yoga, and the deeper physical, emotional, and spiritual rewards that are its promise..
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StopBreatheListenBe Still

In a world that moves too fast and places little value on quiet times, the practice of contemplative prayer offers rest to your soul and invites God's presence into your life.

This thoughtful book, inspired by the best-selling DVD of the same name, invites you into the joy and peace that can be found in the age-old practice of contemplative prayer and features writings from some of today's most highly respected authors and speakers, including:

• Max Lucado

• Dr. Henry Cloud

• Philip Yancey

• Michelle McKinney Hammond

• Richard Foster

• Dallas Willard

• Dr. Calvin Miller

• Ken Gire

In these pages you will be introduced to the practice of lectio divina, which simply means "sacred reading." Using Scripture and silence, you will learn to invite God's presence and direction into your life through the thirty-one meditations in this beautifully illustrated book.

You don't have to be a scholar or a saint to experience contemplative prayer or enjoy God's divine companionship. As you walk through these thirty-one days, you will grow daily into a deeper, more satisfying prayer life with God. Open the book. Be still. Find rest for your soul.

Compiled by Amy and Judge Reinhold..
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Manual on how to cultivate stability, clarity and bring awareness into each moment of living..
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The Wonder of Presence--every page peppered with question marks--makes it immediately clear that Toni Packer is not going to spoon-feed us answers A sort of Zen Krishnamurti, Packer entertains the burning questions of "spiritual practice" (a term she avoids) and of life itself, all the while turning us back to ourselves. She calls it the way of meditative inquiry, a method in which meditation has no other purpose than to derail habitual modes of thinking and feeling, thereby opening oneself up to everything that is happening--just as it is. In chapters on anger, fear, and peace, Packer, formerly a Zen teacher in the lineage of Philip Kapleau, shows that "when a powerfully driven emotion gives way to simple awareness, it is like a miracle." The book is based on Packer's retreat talks and entertains the questions of retreatants on wide-ranging topics from relationships to suffering and from freedom to judgment. For all of these, she dives into the problem, asking about origins and peeling back the layers of the self. The Wonder of Presence answers questions by showing us how to look. --Brian Bruya.
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These essays, now revised and brought together, represent the fruit of a lifetime’s study and experience of occult techniques The emphasis throughout is on practical methods of releasing the vast inner potential on which magic depends, with the aim of finding “the jewel of a new life”—a life full of creative possibilities based on a radical renewal of consciousness.

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Emily Fields is brutally murdered in her home. Her partner of ten years, Carla Reed, is accused and the police department think they have the right woman. Detective Kerry disagrees with them and calls in her former partner, Private Investigator Paula Graham, to work the case. Paula lost her partner of thirty years and the new relationship that she had with Elizabeth has just fallen apart. Now torn between her own losses and the case, Paula follows the dark side of Emily's family and friends through the twisted world of jealousy and betrayal to find the truth..
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In todays high pressure and hectic world, more and more people are discovering how to relax and find a sense of comfort and well-being through the practice of meditation. In this inspiring book, Salle Merrill Redfield guides you through beautifully conceived meditations. Celebrating nature as a revered path to self-knowledge and spiritual enlightenment, leading you on a satisfying mental journey first to a placid stream, then to a tranquil lake, and finally a limitless emerald ocean. Building progressively, these meditations will help you relax your body and reduce stress and pain. Steeped in exquisite imagery and born of your own powers of visualization, they will take you to that place within yourself, usher you into the kingdom of inner peace, and grace you by, Creating a Life of Joy. Open your heart.... and there you will find the joy of meditation. Salle Merrill Redfield.
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The need to reflect, contemplate, and concentrate is an essential counterpoint to the rush of daily life and its surface details. This has been recognized since ancient times, and meditation in one form or another has been practiced through the centuries and across cultures, for reasons both sacred and mundane. In the modern world the motivations are more likely to be personal than religious, but the same dynamics apply in calming and focusing the mind. A prerequisite is the right physical space-somewhere to help set one's frame of mind and to hold back the distractions of the outside. Specifically for the purpose of meditation, the examples are from sources as varied and fascinating as contemporary Japanese tea-ceremony rooms, minimalist Western architecture, idiosyncratic chapels, artists' and writers' workspaces, and portable tented structures. The principles are all applicable to modern living, whether permanent or temporary, at home or in beautiful natural settings.With its crisp photography and inventive design, Meditative Spaces will appeal to a variety of readers, from architecture enthusiasts to those with an interest in Japanese style to anyone looking to find-and celebrate-serenity in today's hectic and rapidly paced world..
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