Meditation is ideal for relieving the stress caused by modern living, improving concentration, and reaching a higher level of consciousness. This guide teaches you everything you need to know to improve your life through meditation. Starting out with a history of meditation and the benefits of its practice, beginners will explore some simple postures and breathing techniques before moving on to the particular features of specific schools of meditation like Yoga, Chi Kung, and Tai Chi. Also, methods of combining meditation with more practical approaches (such as bodywork) and how to incorporate meditation props like mandalas and labyrinths into daily practice provide new levels of insight and relaxation.