Moving Inward: The Journey to Meditation

by Rolf Sovik

Rolf Sovik shows yogis of all levels how to transition from asana to meditation. Combining practical advice on breathing and relaxation with timeless asana postures, he systematically guides us through the process. This book provides a five-stage plan to basic meditation, step-by-step guidelines for perfecting postures and six methods for training the breath. Both the novice and advanced student will benefit from Sovik’s insight into the mysteries of meditation.

Genres: Meditation, Nonfiction

225 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2005

Reviews

[Kelly]

My practice is more advanced than this book, but this would be such a fabulous introduction for those who want to begin meditation. It breaks down everything from how to sit, how to make sitting comfortable and right for your body, how to breathe and bring awareness to the breath, and then in the shortest section, what meditation "is." There's a nice bit about mala use, too. All of this is rooted in yogic tradition and not in the commercialized, gamified Western ideology of meditation.

[Elizabeth]

The second book of required reading for yoga teacher training. This book breaks down how to begin a meditation practice. There are some parts that are very (pain-stakingly) detailed, but I believe that is to make meditation accessible to more people, as it can be an abstract concept to most beginners.

[Diane]

This is one of the books that inspired me to take up regular meditation practice. Rolf Sovik has,in his own simple way,a way of explaining how meditation can help us all to process our 'everyday busyness' and find clarity of thought. By sharing his experience and vast knowledge, Rolf has created a valuable resource that will benefit beginners as well as experienced meditators.

[Charlotte Mercille]

This book is perfect for beginners. When I read it, my meditation practice was already advanced and it was required for the meditation teacher training I was taking. Although several parts were pretty basic, it’s never lost to go back to the foundations. I came back to the essence of the practice: watching the breath, which was something I lost track of between advanced intricate guided meditations. I especially loved the part « Motivation for Meditation » which gave me a new push of motivation to get up in the morning and practice. It contains also a ton of simple yet effective exercices that I can’t wait to try by myself and with my students. In sum, a nice departure point for someone who wants to starting reading on meditation.

[Beth]

This book was assigned for the yoga teacher training program I’m taking, and I’m so glad it is part of the curriculum! This book is great for folks looking to begin meditating or to strengthen their current practice. There is a wealth of information in relatively few pages.

[Ann Drewiske]

Helpful!

[Erica]

This is a nice introduction to meditation with several helpful exercises to try. I am hoping to finally keep up a meditation practice and plan to refer back to this from time to time.

[Shannon Sword]

Instructional.

[Hilary]

I'm so grateful for Rolf's teachings.

[Carrie Ann]

So you think you wanna meditate? Start here. Now.

[Alexis Weltman]

Great book for learning how to meditate. He breaks it down and makes it clear (but it's painfully slow).

[Jay]

This book has served as an entry point for my meditation practice. It's beautiful simple and nonprescriptive