Shaw, Sarah
Mindfulness: Where It Comes From and What It Means
- ISBN 13:
- 9781611807196
- author:
- Shaw, Sarah
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Shambhala Publications Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.37 kg
- Genre:
- Health & Wellbeing,Mind, Body & Spirit, Meditation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Discover the origins of mindfulness and its evolution over time. This concise guide takes you from the earliest Buddhist meditative traditions to the modern era of meditation apps.
Dr. Sarah Shaw, an expert in the history of mindfulness, shares her extensive knowledge in this accessible introduction. She explores how the term "mindfulness" has been used in various contexts, from boardrooms and classrooms to gyms and yoga studios.
Get a better understanding of the roots of this ancient meditation technique that benefits millions worldwide. This easy-to-read history is perfect for both seasoned practitioners and those new to mindfulness.
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