Reviews

Practical Meditation: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide by Giovanni Dienstmann

noisydeadlines's review

informative reflective relaxing slow-paced

4.0

I enjoyed most of this book, it gives an overview of meditation practices from different traditions. There are gorgeous graphics inside explaining key concepts. I loved the "Mindful Mind Flow" diagram! One thing that I missed was an audio companion to the book (I read the e-book version). There are instructions on different types of meditation, but it is best to have listen to these instructions while we are meditating. Good reference book as an introduction to meditation but I think it’s hard for a beginner to start without an audio guiding the meditations. 

katiez624's review against another edition

4.0

Even though meditation originated from spiritual sources, the practice of meditation has many inherent benefits and does not have to be affiliated with a spiritual belief. This book delivers exactly what it promises. It explains the history of meditation, its various benefits, how to start a practice, different types of meditation, and incorporating meditation into your particular life.

The guide is designed for beginners and describes each step in detail, identifying potential pitfalls and tips for success. There are more than 20 different types of meditation practices included, and this book is a great way to learn about the art of meditation. If you are interested in delving deeper into spiritual side of meditation, this book also provides information on how to start that journey.

angelag's review

4.0

Very straight forward and practical. Useful for beginners or the more experienced. I will come back again to this book to experiment with the different types of meditation described.