The Mindful Way Through Stress

Take a deep breath. Feeling less stressed already? Bestselling author Shamash Alidina shows just how simple it is to master the proven techniques of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in this engaging guide. Whatever the source of stress--work pressures, dealing with difficult people, financial strains, or family demands--mindfulness offers new tools for remaining calm in challenging situations and attaining a new level of physical and emotional well-being. In as little as 10 minutes a day over 8 weeks, the reader is taken step by step through a carefully structured sequence of guided meditations and easy yoga exercises. Purchasers get access to a companion website featuring downloadable audio recordings of the guided mindfulness practices. Vivid stories, everyday examples, and opportunities for self-reflection make the book especially inviting. Science shows that MBSR works--and now it is easier than ever to get started.

Shamash Alidina has been helping people to manage stress using mindfulness for over 14 years. He is the author of the bestselling Mindfulness For Dummies. Based in London, United Kingdom, he teaches mindfulness internationally to health professionals, executive coaches, and the public. He also offers mindfulness teacher training programs online.

"Dr. Alidina has written a very practical and engaging guide to stress reduction! Extracting much of the essence of the well-known and researched mindfulness-based stress reduction program, he shows how to begin practicing and experiencing the benefits of mindfulness. For those who don't have the opportunity (or time) to take the full program in person, following the wisdom of this fun-to-read guide can jumpstart the integration of mindfulness into today's hectic and fast-paced lifestyles. Do yourself a favor and pause to really take in the message of this book and make room in your day to practice what is taught, and you'll definitely be glad you did."-Steven D. Hickman, PsyD, Executive Director, UC San Diego Center for Mindfulness "Do you want to learn mindfulness without leaving home? If so, this is an ideal place to start. Written in an exceptionally clear and encouraging style, it is chock-full of practical wisdom, supportive research, and opportunities for self-reflection. Dr. Alidina creatively presents the gold standard of mindfulness training: mindfulness-based stress reduction. Included is a mini-course for those with little time, as well as downloadable meditations. This book is a welcome companion for anyone wishing to lead a more stress-free life."-Christopher Germer, PhD, author, The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion "Drawing on decades of experience with the highly successful mindfulness-based stress reduction program, this clear, practical, step-by-step guide can help anyone use mindfulness practices to feel less stressed--even in difficult circumstances."-Ronald D. Siegel, PsyD, author of The Mindfulness Solution "Everyone deserves to reduce stress-not only will you feel better, but you'll also be surprised by how MBSR unleashes your creativity and productivity. Shamash is a wonderful teacher." -Chade-Meng Tan, Jolly Good Fellow of Google and author of Search Inside Yourself "Internationally recognized mindfulness teacher and writer Shamash Alidina has written a wonderfully practical, easy-to-read