A Woman's Book of Meditation: Discovering the Power of a Peaceful Mind

by Hari Kaur Khalsa, Michael McGee (Foreword), Ralph Mercer (Photographer)

Internationally renowned meditation teacher Hari Kaur Khalsa knows well the whirlwind stresses and strains placed on women today. Through the secrets of ancient Kundalini chanting and meditation techniques, women will find peace amid all the chaos, develop their creativity, and hone their inner wisdom.

To introduce the newcomer to meditation, Hari Kaur helps the reader, step by step, to create a space in which to meditate, to become familiar and comfortable with different postures, to breathe deeply and effectively, and to clear the mind. Plainly organized into sections uniquely tailored to a woman's changing physical and emotional needs, Hari Kaur teaches how to:

- alleviate frustration, ward off moodiness, and become calm
- ease life transitions, accept change, and encourage personal creativity
- fully realize the potentials of pregnancy and motherhood; and much more

In addition, Hari Kaur discusses seven steps to achieve happiness and how to use meditation to build a spiritual identity. Her meditations are presented in the original Sikh as well as in English translation. And the easy-to-reference format will keep the reader returning again and again as she grows through meditation and in her daily life.

Genres: Spirituality, Health, Self Help, Nonfiction

184 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2006

Reviews

[M. Jane Colette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book, and I'm not quite sure why. What a way to start a review! I find the last chapter, in which the Kundalini-style meditations are presented (and which forms the bulk of the book), very easy to reference and work with in my personal practice. I also find it in line with the practice at the studio at which I attend classes, so perhaps that's why it really speaks to me.

The first five chapters chapters are a basic introduction to Kundalini Yoga and Meditation and a pretty easy read. There are some eyebrow-raising or cringey parts... but I'm finding that is pretty much the case with anything I read about Kundalini. It requires the inner cynic to take a chill pill for a bit and accept that some people like it weird. ;)

In brief: Worth getting for the description of the meditations.

[k8beeZ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a keeper to reference as a manual for yogic postures...if you are interested in working with Kundalini Yoga postures and chant...yeah, this is great!
I love the way this woman writes. She has a great sense of humor and is very insightful. You don't have to be a woman to enjoy this book either, she will give suggestions for men's postures as well.

[Katie Curlee Hamblen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great little manual. It's basically a primer of kundalini yoga for someone who knows nothing about it, but I still got some good tips on meditation technique. I would definitely recommend it for introducing someone to kundalini yoga.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't see myself doing all of these meditations, but I'll never say never. The stretches are fantastic and doing them before bed is A+. This book also has me being more mindful of my breathing. Now to start properly practicing!

[Joshunda Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this a lot, it has some great reminders in it.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's easier to DO meditation than to read about it. A book can only teach you so much.