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A Beginner's Guide to Start Meditating Now
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Scientific studies show that meditation can reliably increase your internal clarity, reduce fatigue, and improve physical health. And the best part? It's not as hard as you may think to start meditating.
With Meditation: A Beginner's Guide to Start Meditating Now, expert teacher Shinzen Young brings newcomers a clear, easy-to-follow program to help listeners get their start in this transformative practice. Starting with a brief overview of the proven physical and emotional health benefits of meditation, Shinzen provides precise guidance to specific practices that can be used by anyone - no matter what their background or belief system - to radically improve how they, feel, work, and connect with others.
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