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'For a boost to your wellbeing don't miss the brilliant The No-Nonsense Meditation Book, which unites brain science with practical tips' – Stylist

Rigorously 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.

Dr Steven Laureys has conducted ground-breaking research into human consciousness for more than 20 years.

For this bestselling book, 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.

A 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.

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“Readers in search of an introduction to mindfulness that’s free of woo-woo promises should look no further.” - Publishers Weekly

“For a boost to your wellbeing don’t miss the brilliant The No-Nonsense Meditation Book, which unites brain science with practical tips” - Stylist

“Featuring brain science, practical exercises, and inspirational anecdotes, this accessible book shows the beneficial impact meditation can have on our day-to-day lives.” - OM Yoga and Lifestyle

“Clear, lively, rigorous and authentic... [The] book we have been waiting for.” - Dr Ilios Kotsou, mindfulness and wellbeing expert

“Steven Laureys' book opens up exciting perspectives.” - Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk & translator of the Dalai Lama

“Fascinating.” - Women's Fitness

“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.” - Katie Hickey, Tipping the Balance Podcast

“Not reading this book is self-defeating.” - Paul Witteman, TV presenter

“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.” - Michael Pilarczyk – Founder & CEO of Meditation Moments App

“Dr Laureys's scientific contribution on the transformative benefits of meditation is unique and fascinating – it will motivate everyone to give it a go!” - Dominique Antiglio, Qualified Sophrologist, Bestselling Author of The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology

About the Author

Steven Laureys is a Belgian neurologist. He is recognized worldwide as a leading clinician and researcher in the field of the neurology of consciousness. He is Clinical Professor in the Neurology Department at the University of Liège, Belgium, and director of the Coma Science Group at the University Hospital. He is chair of the European Neurological Society committee on disorders of consciousness and a recipient of both the William James Prize (Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness) and the Cognitive Neuroscience Society Young Investigator Award. He is the author of three books.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Green Tree (June 15, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1472980492
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472980496
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.12 x 0.74 x 9.42 inches
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Professor Steven Laureys MD PhD, is director of the Coma Science Group (http://www.comascience.org) at the Neurology Department and Cyclotron Research Centre of the University Hospital and University of Liège, Belgium. He is board-certified in neurology and in palliative medicine and published >370 scientific papers (cited >8400 times; H-index 53) in top journals such as Science, New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Nature Reviews, Nature Clinical Practice and Nature Neuroscience. His team assesses the recovery of neurological disability and neuronal plasticity in acquired brain injury and altered states of consciousness (e.g., comatose, “vegetative”/unresponsive, minimally conscious and locked-in syndromes) confronting clinical expertise and bedside behavioral evaluation with multimodal neuroimaging and electrophysiology studies; also dealing with the ethical implications of this translational clinical research. He is chair of the European Neurological Society committee on disorders of consciousness and recipient of the William James Prize (Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness) and Cognitive Neuroscience Society Young Investigator Award.

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Steve Yang
5.0 out of 5 stars indeed a non-nonsense book
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2023
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This is my first read comprehensively about mindfulness or meditation. Learned right away some basic breathing technique that helped me sleep better - by inhaling, halting, and exhaling, each counting 4 and repeating the process till your thoughts not straying for a specific event or issue that was bothering or exciting you.

It’s was that monkey brain analogy introduction that got me hooked to wanting to read more, and glad I did. Before reading this book, sometimes I woke up in middle of nights and would let my mind wandering or dwelling on some events or thoughts that were bothering or exciting me during the day and that “monkey”brain of mine would have kept me from falling back to sleep. That pattern often resulted in a bad attitude and focus next day.

Halfway into this book, I started to develop a better pattern by following the techniques suggested by the author - practicing inhaling-pausing-exhaling exercises repeatedly and cutting off any thoughts train that was about to form and let my mind into nothingness; and it really worked to help me getting back to sleep.

As some critics pointed out, there were indeed some grammatical errors and the flow of the writing not as fluid as it could be in some areas, but they are minor things like some imperfection on an otherwise impeccable jade.

Last but not the least, the book provided numerous references to other excellent reading resources and apps that readers can explore post reading this book. Very grateful to the author and all who helped to bring this book to open market.
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Mike Schultze
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read, scientific introduction into the world of meditation.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022
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Meditation is one of those practices that seems to be immediately met with skepticism whenever it is brought up. Luckily, this book exists. Steven Laureys, MD, brings the world of meditation to mind through the eyes of a scientist, outlining the benefits anyone can take from the practice, backing his claims up with scientific findings, interviews with proponents of the practice (some names you may recognize), and a captivating writing style that makes the book an entertaining read on it’s own merit. I was already a meditator before reading this book, but I learned plenty myself that I can already see how I can use. If there’s anybody I would listen to in regards to meditation, it’s a scientist and monk, and luckily, you can find the voices of both in this work. A must-read for anyone interested in meditation, experienced or not.
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AB
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice!
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2022
Good science review.
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Marys Ville
2.0 out of 5 stars Not interesting. Will 9suffer through parts
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2022
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Type is too small. Challenging uninteresting writing. Well, no nonsense.
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R.Spencer (Teacher)
3.0 out of 5 stars A Nice No Nonsense Primer
Reviewed in Canada on September 24, 2021
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This book is exactly what it proports to be. I would also recommend checking out the author’s many podcast appearances as well!
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Martial Faure
5.0 out of 5 stars Article livré dans les temps, conforme à la commande
Reviewed in France on June 20, 2022
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Article livré dans les temps, conforme a la commande
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