{"product_id":"9781472980496","title":"No-Nonsense Meditation Book, The : A scientist's guide to the power of meditation","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eNo-Nonsense Meditation Book, The\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Steven Laureys\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs featured in \u003ci\u003eNew Scientist: \u003c\/i\u003e'Meditation could retune our brains and help us cope with the long-term effects of the pandemic'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Readers in search of an introduction to mindfulness that's free of woo-woo promises should look no further.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e'For a boost to your wellbeing don't miss the brilliant \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe No-Nonsense Meditation Book,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e which unites brain science with practical tips' – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eStylist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRigorously researched and deeply illuminating, world-leading neurologist Dr Steven Laureys works with celebrated meditators to scientifically prove the positive impact meditation has on our brains.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Steven Laureys has conducted ground-breaking research into human consciousness for more than 20 years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor this bestselling book\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e translated into seven languages worldwide, Steven explores the effect of meditation on the brain, using hard science to explain the benefits of a practice that was once thought of as purely spiritual. The result is a highly accessible, scientifically questioning guide to meditation, designed to open the practice to a broader audience. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mix of fascinating science, inspiring anecdote and practical exercises, this accessible book offers thoroughly researched evidence that meditation can have a positive impact on all our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers in search of an introduction to mindfulness that's free of woo-woo promises should look no further.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For a boost to your wellbeing don't miss the brilliant \u003ci\u003eThe No-Nonsense Meditation Book,\u003c\/i\u003e which unites brain science with practical tips” —\u003ci\u003eStylist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Featuring brain science, practical exercises, and inspirational anecdotes, this accessible book shows the beneficial impact meditation can have on our day-to-day lives.” —\u003ci\u003eOM Yoga and Lifestyle\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Clear, lively, rigorous and authentic... [The] book we have been waiting for.” —\u003ci\u003eDr Ilios Kotsou, mindfulness and wellbeing expert\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Steven Laureys' book opens up exciting perspectives.” —\u003ci\u003eMatthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk \u0026amp; translator of the Dalai Lama\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Laureys makes meditation feel accessible to everyone. I felt so excited after reading this book ... I felt as though there was a very real possibility of living a less burdened life with more joy and less suffering, all available to me through my own brain and for free.” —\u003ci\u003eKatie Hickey, Tipping the Balance Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Not reading this book is self-defeating.” —\u003ci\u003ePaul Witteman, TV presenter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dr Steven Laureys provides a clear explanation of the effects and results of meditation from a scientific perspective. After reading this book, you will want to take a moment to meditate each day.” —\u003ci\u003eMichael Pilarczyk – Founder \u0026amp; CEO of Meditation Moments App\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dr Laureys's scientific contribution on the transformative benefits of meditation is unique and fascinating – it will motivate everyone to give it a go!” —\u003ci\u003eDominique Antiglio, Qualified Sophrologist, Bestselling Author of The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[Laureys] explains the science behind brain activity that occurs during meditation, such as changes in neural networks as they’re activated through mindfulness and decreases in meditator’s stress-related gray matter … Readers in search of an introduction to mindfulness that’s free of woo-woo promises should look no further.\" —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781472980496\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Green Tree","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40814613266638,"sku":"9781472980496","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_9fa0a36f-f665-4323-a62c-ef4d55f62e17.jpg?v=1642758541","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781472980496","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}