A decent look of different topics of meditation. More informational and not really a beginner book, but a good resource to have for some.

I am interested in starting Mediation and this book was great read for me.  I did not know there were so many types of meditation.  This book is well organized that you can read the whole book or concentrate on the meditation type you would like.  I also liked learning some history of meditation.  Each type of meditation walked you through step by step so even a beginner could understand it.  I am excited to trying meditation and improving.  The pictures were also beautiful and helpful.

I read the ARC provided to me by the publisher through NetGalley.

This book focuses on meditation mainly through the practice of awareness. It offers some insight how awareness of our sensations, our body and posture, our emotions and ultimately our thoughts can help with concentration and can lead to achieving mindfulness. There's various simple exercises on awareness, breathing and concentration.

I would have liked a little more information on each method, technique and aspect of meditation presented in this book, as it seems to be more of a how-to guide rather than a why guide, and so it ends up being a little superficial. But there is value to it, and I'm sure beginners will benefit from practicing the exercises described here, that come from different schools of thought.

This is a lovely book for beginners like me to meditation. I especially resonated with the part on struggling to meditate. I'm going to try the walking version as I find it difficult sometimes to focus. So many different types! Including a chocolate one :)

A really useful and enjoyable book

f you already practice mindfulness or meditation, you may find that it is helping you during these trying times.  If you would like to see if these practices can offer solace, this is a good time to investigate.  Whichever person you may be, I recommend taking a look at this title.


The author notes the long history of meditation and some of its more modern evolutions.  All are designed to facilitate regulating one's mind and developing awareness.  They also place one firmly in the moment, rather than spending time in the past or future, which have either happened or we do not yet know.

There is a lot of information inside this book, all of it presented clearly.  The majority of the practices are for adults but a section on children is also included. .  The illustrations and photographs will help readers to see how to perform their meditation and work on their practice. Choose a practice that might work for you; one of my personal favorites was the chocolate bar meditation; another was one for washing dishes.


The author seems like an ideal guide for those exploring mindfulness.  She helps readers to think about why they want to practice, how they might practice and where.  Common obstacles are also given attention.  The importance of self-kindeness is emphasized.

All in all, I found this to be an excellent title.  Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this read.  All opinions are my own.

A very useful book that is helping me manage my anxiety through these very testing C-19 times. Well structured and paced, and easy to understand.

Who knew there were so many different types of meditation – not me! Very inspiring book, that makes you realise that you can do this anywhere, at a sensible time and with no resources required. It gives you advice along the way, so I felt most of my questions were answered – such as distractions! My particular favourite is the chocolate mediation – any excuse! If you’re not an open minded person, this book might be a struggle for you. 

Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.

When it is eternally snowy and cold outside, superspeed readers like me can read 250+ pages/hour, so yes, I have read the book … and many more today. LOL

I requested and received a temporary digital Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley, the publisher and the author in exchange for an honest review.

From the publisher, as I do not repeat the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it as they do it better than I do 😸.

The power of meditation has been harnessed for thousands of years to help build greater concentration, aid emotional stability, and create a profound positive effect on general well-being. Drawing on different traditions, Secrets of Meditation is a comprehensive guide to these ancient practices.

Featuring a wide variety of meditation practices and including helpful step-by-step routines, Secrets of Meditation enables you to learn, understand, and apply these techniques to your everyday life. From commuter meditation and one-minute mindfulness to mini-meditations for children, this book teaches you to regulate your mind, develop a greater awareness of the world around you, reduce stress and anxiety, and enhance your health and well-being.

Continue this time-tested practise of training your mind and quieting your thoughts with this knowledgeable text, which covers all aspects of meditation, including:
What frame of mind best suits meditation
How to build your concentration
Focused meditations on goodwill, compassion, and healing
Broadening and deepening the practice

The Holistic Secrets series provides comprehensive explanations of the fundamental principles behind holistic techniques and methods. They explore practices in detail and offer advice in an accessible guide that teaches you about the power of these methods and how they can be harnessed to balance your mind, body, and spirit. These books—suitable for the beginner or the experienced practitioner—tell you everything you need to know about establishing a practice at home.

This is from a series of books put out by the publisher named "The Holistic Series" which includes the books The Secrets of Aromatherapy, The Secrets of Chakras, The Secrets of Crystals, The Secrets of Meditation and the Secrets of Numerology.

On their own, they are great as stand-alone titles. As a set, they are amazing - they are all well written and the authors know their stuff: in fact, some of them had earlier versions of their books. And the covers are things I want to copy the pattern of and paint (on a canvas).

Given how much of a problem I am having with sleeping and anxiety lately and refusing to medicate myself, I was wanting to look into meditation. The book explains it and it makes sense: working through it you will build skills to have it work for you. I think that I will enjoy working on it as I have - give it a go!

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