Taming the Drunken Monkey English 2014

In today's busy world, the mind can often behave like a drunken monkey - stressed, scattered and out of control. Instead of falling victim to frustration and anxiety, learn to be calm, focused and free of unwanted thoughts with this easy-to-use guide to mindfulness. Drawing from Western and Eastern psychology, health systems and wisdom traditions, Taming the Drunken Monkey provides comprehensive instruction for developing and improving three basic behaviors of the mind: concentration, awareness and flexibility. Discover the power of breathwork exercises based on yogic pranayama, Chinese medicine and Western respiratory science. Apply meditation and other mindfulness practices to your life for newfound focus, creativity, body awareness and spiritual awakening. As you progress from novice to master, you'll effectively enhance the health of your mind, body and spirit.