Mindfulness & Meditation Books

Mindfulness for Beginners by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Here, the teacher, scientist, and clinician who first demonstrated the benefits of mindfulness within mainstream Western medicine offers a book that you can use in three unique ways; as a collection of reflections and practices to be opened and explored at random; as an illuminating and engaging start-to-finish read; or as an unfolding 'lesson-a-day' primer on mindfulness practice.

The Mindful Way Through Anxiety by Susan M. Orsillo

The authors present a powerful new alternative that can help you break free of anxiety by fundamentally changing how you relate to it.

A Book That Takes Its Time by Irene Smit & Astrid van der Hulst

Take time to breathe. Take time to create. Take time to reflect, take time to let go. A book that?s unique in the way it mixes reading and doing, A Book That Takes Its Time is like a mindfulness retreat between two covers. Created in partnership with Flow, the groundbreaking international magazine that celebrates creativity, beautiful illustration, a love of paper, and life's little pleasures. Read about the benefits of not multitasking, then turn to ?The Joy of One Thing at a Time Notebook? tucked into the pages. Make a personal timeline. Learn the art of hand-lettering. Dig into your Beginner's Mind. Embrace the art of quitting. Take the writing cure. And always smile. Move slowly and with intention through A Book That Takes Its Time, and discover that sweet place where life can be both thoughtful and playful.

Be Mighty by Jill A. Stoddard

Anxiety is rampant in our fast-paced, high-tech, overwhelming society--and women are twice as likely as men to suffer from anxiety-related issues. In this empowering guide, women will find practical tools and experiential exercises based in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help them mindfully conquer anxieties, worries, and fears--and live mightily.

Bliss More by Light Watkins

A meditation practitioner and trainer clears up myths and misunderstandings about meditation and offers tips, tricks and hacks to help beginners learn how to get started in an effort to improve health, patience, stress levels, mental acuity and happiness.

Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics by Dan Harris & Jeffrey Warren & Carlye Adler

ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play Ultimate Frisbee, and use the word "namaste" without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange and circuitous journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation's most vocal public proponents. Here's what he's fixated on now: Science suggests that meditation can lower blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of the brain. Millions of people want to meditate but aren't actually practicing. What's holding them back? Harris and his friend Jeff Warren, a "Meditation MacGyver," embark on a cross-country quest to tackle the myths, misconceptions, and self-deceptions that stop people from meditating. They rent a rock-star tour bus (whose previous occupants were Parliament Funkadelic) and travel across eighteen states, talking to scores of would-be meditators, including parents, military cadets, police officers, and even a few celebrities. They create a taxonomy of the most common issues ("I suck at this," "I don't have the time," etc.) and offer up science-based life hacks to help people overcome them. Amid it all unspools the strange and hilarious story of what happens when a congenitally sarcastic, type-A journalist and a groovy Canadian mystic embark on an epic road trip into America's neurotic underbelly, as well as their own.

Good Morning, I Love You by Shauna Shapiro

Shapiro brings alive the brain science behind why we feel the way we do-- about ourselves, each other, and the world. She shows that humans are hardwired to be self-critical and negative, but this undermines our experience of life. Rewiring your brain for positivity involves acting with kindness and compassion toward ourselves.

Total Meditation by Deepak Chopra

Chopra offers a complete exploration and reinterpretation of the physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual benefits that meditation can bring. He guides readers on how to wake up to new levels of awareness that will ultimately cultivate a clear vision, heal suffering in your mind and body, and help recover who you really are. While elevating the practice of meditation to a life-changing quest for higher consciousness and a more fulfilling existence., Chopra also incorporates new research on meditation and its benefits, provides practical awareness exercises, and concludes with a 52-week program of meditations to help revolutionize every aspect of your life.

Happiness in This Life by Pope Francis

A collection of homilies, speeches, and 'messages of the day' that brings together Pope Francis's wisdom on finding happiness in the here and now. For Pope Francis, the appreciation of our everyday lives is a spiritual undertaking. Joy is a divine attribute, and creating joy around us an essential part of faith. Every homily and speech in this book delivers, in warm, engaging language accessible to believers and nonbelievers alike, a key lesson, instructing readers on finding love and happiness in a chaotic world. Along the way, Pope Francis discusses the sanctity of women's rights, talks about how the love of sports can bring out our best qualities, and explains why fighting discrimination is the essence of loving thy neighbor. He shares personal stories and anecdotes from his life, provides comforting messages of hope, and discusses the ways flawed families can make you a better person. The core ideas of Francis's papacy--mercy, support for marginalized people, and diplomacy--shine through.

What Is Meditation? by Rob Nairn

What Is Meditation? explains the Buddhist worldview and the age-old practice it perfected to unfold our innate qualities of compassion, self-acceptance, and inner peace. Rob Nairn gives step-by-step instructions for beginning your meditation practice, including three simple exercises—"Bare Attention," "Remaining in the Present," and "Meditation Using Sound"—to help get you started.

Why Buddhism Is True by Robert Wright

Author Robert Wright shows how Buddhist meditative practice can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and deepen your appreciation of beauty and other people.

Mindfulness for Teen Worry by Jeffrey Bernstein

Being a teen isn't easy. Like many young people, you probably have worries about grades, fitting in with a certain group, or what will happen after high school. These are normal worries, and show that you're tuned in to your life and thinking about your future. But chronic worrying -- the kind that keeps you tossing and turning at night -- isn't helpful, and can even keep you from feeling good and reaching your goals. So, how can you put worry in its place? With this fun and friendly guide, you'll discover easy strategies and tips you can use anytime, anywhere to stop worry from taking over. You'll learn to manage the four most common worries teens face: school pressure, coping with social drama, appearance and body image, and handling family conflicts. And, most importantly, you'll find simple and effective mindfulness techniques to help you keep calm, stay grounded in the moment, and be your very best -- even when life gets super stressful.