Flip the Switch 40 Anytime, Anywhere Meditations in 5 Minutes or Less

by Harrison, Eric

• ISBN13: 9781569754160
• ISBN10: 1569754160
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-04-06
• Publisher: Ulysses Press

Summary

During even your busiest day, there are short time gaps when you can turn off the external distractions and do a simple meditation. Flip the Switch offers over 40 specially designed meditations that fit these real-world situations. Incorporating these spot meditations into your day provides a quick way to reduce stress, improve health, clarify thoughts, release creativity, deepen emotions and boost sensory pleasure. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. vii
The Breath and the Body	p. 1
To Relax, Get in Touch with Your Body	p. 3
The Delicate Art of Sighing	p. 10
The Breath: Your Best Ally against Stress	p. 14
Deep Breathing	p. 18
Breathing Freely	p. 24
Focusing, or Paying Attention	p. 32
Sitting Comfortably	p. 39
Scanning the Body	p. 42
Coping with Distractions	p. 48
Walking Meditations, Part One	p. 53
Meditating at the Gym	p. 64
Yoga and Stretching	p. 75
The Senses	p. 79
To Relax, Be Sensual	p. 81
Food and Drink	p. 86
Just Listening, Nothing More Than That	p. 90
Look at the World around You	p. 94
Where Am I? Returning to the Present	p. 99
Where Am I At?	p. 101
Snapshot: The Sensuality of Little Things	p. 104
Walking Meditations, Part Two	p. 107
Affirmations: How Words Can Help	p. 112
Activities	p. 119
Pay Attention to What You Are Doing	p. 121
Household Meditations	p. 127
Going to the Bathroom	p. 135
In the Car	p. 137
When You Have to Wait	p. 144
How to Fall Asleep	p. 150
Final Thoughts	p. 157
Am I Doing It Right?	p. 159
What Else Can I Do?	p. 165
Index	p. 174
About the Author	p. 180
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