Sets out the many benefits and techniques of meditation, presented in a style that combines the clear logic of the Western intellect with the intuitive insight of the Eastern mystic. Sections on meditating for health & insight & a section on positive thinking.
Tarcher’s updated edition of an international, perennial bestseller—with more than 250,000 copies sold worldwide. As a young veterinarian and decathlon athlete, Dr. Ian Gawler had his right leg amputated as a result of bone cancer in 1975. The cancer returned later that year. Against almost impossible odds, he recovered and went on to found one of the world’s first lifestyle-based cancer self-help and support programs in 1981. Originally published in 1984, You Can Conquer Cancer is a revolutionary book that has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide and has been translated into fourteen languages. This edition is completely updated and contains whole sections that provide important new information and self-help techniques. Notable for its clarity, this book expands upon what is a truly integrated, holistic approach to cancer—emphasizing nutrition, the power of the mind, meditation, family and social support, and the spiritual dimension of life.
Presents techniques designed to unlock the power of the mind and improve performance, catalyse personal change, increase vitality, accelerate healing, generate inner peace and provide access to inner wisdom. Discusses topics such as the link between mind and body, and the use of imagery, meditation and relaxation. Includes case studies and bibliography. Meditation and imagery tapes and CDs to support the techniques in the book are also available. The author's other publications include 'You Can Conquer Cancer' and 'Peace of Mind'.
Focusing on the dual aspects of the mind, this book explores the often-overlooked still mind, known for its peace and clarity. It emphasizes meditation as a means to connect with this aspect, fostering qualities like loving kindness and wisdom. Designed as an accessible introduction, it aims to enhance and deepen readers' meditation practices. Combining insights from the author's previous works with new guidance, it serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to cultivate a more profound understanding of meditation.
A New Way of Living
POPULAR MEDICINE. AUSTRALIAN. Ian Gawler is Australia's best-known cancer survivor. His book "You Can Conquer Cancer" was a revolutionary book when first published in 1984. It has been reprinted sixteen times and translated into German, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Swedish, Hebrew, Indonesian, Polish, Sinhalese, Thai, Czech and Korean. It has become a classic and one of the most widely-read books on the subject of cancer prevention and management
