How to Train a Wild Elephant: And Other Adventures in Mindfulness

by Jan Chozen Bays

Book Overview

A growing body of research is showing that mindfulness can reduce stress, improve physical health, and improve one's overall quality of life. Jan Chozen Bays, MD--physician and Zen teacher--has developed a series of simple practices to help us cultivate mindfulness as we go about our ordinary, daily lives. Exercises include: taking three deep breaths before answering the phone, noticing and adjusting your posture throughout the day, eating mindfully,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590308174
• ISBN13: 9781590308172
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Shambhala
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 7.7"