How to Train a Wild Elephant: And Other Adventures in Mindfulness

A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one’s overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD—physician and Zen teacher—has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully, and leaving no trace of yourself after using the kitchen or bathroom. Each exercise is presented with tips on how to remind yourself and a short life lesson connected with it.
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 12, 2011
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590308174
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590308172
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 0.67 x 7.72 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #126,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #151 in Zen Spirituality #790 in Stress Management Self-Help #1,136 in Meditation (Books)
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