The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness
How Mindfulness Can Change Your Life in Ten Minutes a Day
About the book
Former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe, the voice of Headspace, sets out a mindfulness program built on ten minutes of practice a day. He began meditating as an ordinary busy person with everyday worries, and his program of guided meditation is designed to fit into a crowded daily routine. The techniques are simple and aimed at familiar problems: stress and anxiety, focus at work, sleep, cravings, weight and personal relationships. Puddicombe presents meditation as an ancient practice adapted for modern people who are short on time, with exercises for switching off after work and falling asleep at night.
Bill Gates, who took up meditation with Melinda, called it an entertaining explainer and an ideal introduction to mindfulness. Bookster co-CEO Alexandra Stroe said it showed her that meditation need not be a difficult ritual lasting hours.
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Bill Gates (Founder/Microsoft)
I’m sure 25-year-old me would scoff at this one, but Melinda and I have gotten really into meditation lately. The book starts with Puddicombe’s personal journey from a university student to a Buddhist monk and then becomes an entertaining explainer on how to meditate. If you’re thinking about trying mindfulness, this is the perfect introduction.
Alexandra Stroe (Co-CEO/Bookster)
I am trying to bring some daily habits into my life, such as meditation, that would help me stay balanced and present in everyday moments. One of the books that helped me understand more about the practice of meditation is The Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness by Andy Puddicombe. After reading this book, I understood that meditation does not have to be some sacred, difficult practice that lasts for hours on end. It’s enough to dedicate 10 minutes a day in order to relax and get at ease with my thoughts and emotions.
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