How to Train a Wild Elephant: And Other Adventures in Mindfulness Book

A growing body of research is demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for reducing stress, improving physical health, and enhancing one's overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD, a physician and meditation teacher, has developed a series of daily practices to help us cultivate mindfulness of body, mind, and speech as we go about our daily lives. These simple exercises are intended to be used one week at a time, and though they may at first seem inconsequential, these small changes can make a real difference to one's sense of balance, clarity, and calm. Exercises include: -Every time the phone rings, take three deep breaths. -Notice and adjust your posture throughout the day so that it is upright, well-aligned, and open. -Make a commitment not to gossip for one week. -Do a one-week media fast, unplugging from news media, TV, radio, iPods, etc.Read More