A Woman's Book of Meditation: Discovering the Power of a Peaceful Mind

Internationally renowned meditation teacher Hari Kaur Khalsa knows well the whirlwind stresses and strains placed on women today. Through the secrets of ancient Kundalini chanting and meditation techniques, women will find peace amid all the chaos, develop their creativity, and hone their inner wisdom.

To introduce the newcomer to meditation, Hari Kaur helps the reader, step by step, to create a space in which to meditate, to become familiar and comfortable with different postures, to breathe deeply and effectively, and to clear the mind. Plainly organized into sections uniquely tailored to a woman's changing physical and emotional needs, Hari Kaur teaches how to:

- alleviate frustration, ward off moodiness, and become calm
- ease life transitions, accept change, and encourage personal creativity
- fully realize the potentials of pregnancy and motherhood; and much more

In addition, Hari Kaur discusses seven steps to achieve happiness and how to use meditation to build a spiritual identity. Her meditations are presented in the original Sikh as well as in English translation. And the easy-to-reference format will keep the reader returning again and again as she grows through meditation and in her daily life.

A road map to happiness and inner peace from top meditation teacher Hari Kaur Khalsa.

Internationally renowned meditation teacher Hari Kaur Khalsa knows well the whirlwind stresses and strains placed on women today. Through the secrets of ancient Kundalini chanting and meditation techniques, women will find peace amid all the chaos, develop their creativity, and hone their inner wisdom.

To introduce the newcomer to meditation, Hari Kaur helps the reader, step by step, to create a space in which to meditate, to become familiar and comfortable with different postures, to breathe deeply and effectively, and to clear the mind. Plainly organized into sections uniquely tailored to a woman's changing physical and emotional needs, Hari Kaur teaches how to:

- alleviate frustration, ward off moodiness, and become calm
- ease life transitions, accept change, and encourage personal creativity
- fully realize the potentials of pregnancy and motherhood; and much more

In addition, Hari Kaur discusses seven steps to achieve happiness and how to use meditation to build a spiritual identity. Her meditations are presented in the original Sikh as well as in English translation. And the easy-to-reference format will keep the reader returning again and again as she grows through meditation and in her daily life.

Library Journal

Khalsa (coauthor, A Woman's Book of Yoga) is an internationally known Kundalini yoga and meditation instructor. With this excellent book, she shows women how to begin a meditation practice and offers clear instructions on breath awareness, preparatory yoga postures, and finding mental focus. Women need to release today's disempowering trends and choose instead their own identity of strength and energy. The goal through meditation is to experience peace and clarity and free oneself from the confusion of spiraling thoughts, along with their corresponding emotions and feelings. Eight warmup postures, described simply and accompanied by photos, help prepare for meditation; 39 meditations are included, each with its own purpose (e.g., decrease blood pressure, destroy negative and intrusive thoughts, stimulate creativity). Although intended for women, this book is suitable for anyone interested in establishing a meditation practice. Highly recommended for all libraries.-Dede Archer, Naples, FL Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Hari Kaur Khalsa, one of the most respected Kundalini yoga and meditation teachers in the world, has created specialized programs for pregnant women, senior citizens, and youngsters. She is the Director of International Teacher Training in the United States and India.