Relax... and then meditate

"A period of life with an unusual degree of stress or difficulty however, may not be the best time to try to begin meditation practice and in such circumstances it will certainly be better to begin with relaxation techniques. It is in fact preferable to have established a degree of stability in one’s life and relief from immediate pain—mental, emotional or physical—before beginning meditation."

http://ngakma-nordzin.blogspot.com/2011/11/relax-and-then-meditate.html

Ngakma Nor'dzin - Author Interview

"Describe your book ‘Relaxing into Meditation’ in 30 words or less.

It describes practices of relaxation, breathing and meditation. Learn to relax the body and calm breathing. Then take that quietness into meditation and discover relaxation of mind. "

http://ngakma-nordzin.blogspot.com/2011/06/bookbuzzrcom-author-interview.html

Therapy at Surya Eco Yoga Camp

"The organisers had reserved a lovely secluded spot for us to erect Tharpa Ling this year, up above the main area."


http://ngakma-nordzin.blogspot.com/2011/08/therapy-at-surya-eco-yoga-camp.html

Kind words from Joanna Lumley

"This is a wonderful introduction to relaxation and meditation – its message offers peace and tranquillity in this stressful world."
-- Joanna Lumley on Relaxing into Meditation

Thank you to her. I am happy that she enjoyed the book and I do indeed hope that it will be of help to people.

http://ngakma-nordzin.blogspot.com/2011/07/kind-words-from-joanna-lumley.html

Joanna Lumley on Relaxing into Meditation

Photo: Nick Clegg

"This is a wonderful introduction to relaxation and meditation - its message offers peace and tranquillity in this stressful world"

-- Joanna Lumley

http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2011/07/joanna-lumley-on-relaxing-into.html

Relaxing Into Meditation @ Google Books

"What exercises and practices will help us to live a life free of stress? Ngakma Nor'dzin, a Western Buddhist Lama, guides us through relaxation and breathing exercises that lead into meditation. The meditation methods are described in friendly and accessible language, and will enhance the lives of those who practise them."

http://books.google.com/books?id=4UCscQAACAAJ

Read a sample of Relaxing into Meditation by Ngakma Nor'dzin

Bookbuzzr interview with Ngakma Nor'dzin

Ngakma Nor'dzin has been interviewed by book publicists Bookbuzzr:

Could you tell us a little bit about yourself?

I am 56 years old, have just celebrated 26 years of marriage, and have two grown up sons. I live in Cardiff with my husband. I have been a Buddhist for over 30 years and have been a teacher for all my professional life. I teach Buddhism, Tibetan yoga, meditation and relaxation. I also practice pulse diagnosis and reflexology. I was brought up in the West Midlands of England but moved to Wales at the beginning of the 1980s after completing a design degree.

Read more: http://www.freado.com/users/interview/23759/nordzin-pamo

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Ngakma Nor'dzin is the author of Relaxing into Meditation
Aro Books worldwide  ISBN 978-1-898185-17-8 http://bit.ly/nrprim

Available from Lulu.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com, Wisdom Books, and other bookshops worldwide.

Dial-a-book : Indian Innovation

Relaxing into Meditation can now be ordered in India via the innovative dial-a-book-service.

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Relaxing into Meditation by Ngakma Nor'dzin is published in India by Zorba Publishers.  For more information contact geetugoel@zorbapublishers.com It is also available at all leading bookstores. For more information please see the book's web page http://bit.ly/nrprim

Relaxing into Meditation – illustrations

"The pictures of figures in Relaxing into Meditation began with photographs. They were then imported into the Gimp (GNU Image Manipulation Programme). I used bezier curves to create drawings from the photographs. The simplicity of the lines is deliberate. I felt that the addition of shading would only complicate the images and obfuscate their message. I feel the line drawings successfully do the job they are meant to do."

http://ngakma-nordzin.blogspot.com/2011/01/relaxing-into-meditation-illustrations.html

Relaxing into Meditation from Amazon.co.uk

"In a nutshell, as you probably would have guessed from the title, this book covers the practice of meditation. It's very comprehensive and talks about many different techniques, meditation positions and posture, possible problems people encounter and how to deal with them... anything you need to know really. Although many (possibly all) of the practices are from the Buddhist tradition, it is written in a neutral, open manner, and you definitely don't need to consider yoursef a Buddhist to enjoy the various techniques. It's excellent for beginners, and I'd highly recommend it as one of the best books I have read for anyone who's got an interest in starting to meditate. " — Noreen Blanluet

Relaxing into Meditation : Review in Spiritual Lounge magazine

"The book also explains how meditation helps us discover that there are qualities and aspects of our lives that are not as we would wish them to be. When we begin to meditate daily, they often seem to show up suddenly, but the fact of the matter is that they have always been there and it is now that we are becoming aware of them."


http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2011/01/relaxing-into-meditation-review.html

Relaxing into Meditation : Review by Esther Wieringa

"This book got me meditating again, after a long period of only occasionally finding time for it."


http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2010/11/relaxing-into-meditation-review-by.html

Relaxing into Meditation : Review by Dan Hersam

"This is the kind of book I wish I had when I first started meditating. For a short book it covers a surprising amount, from methods of breathing, relaxation and meditation to meditation cushions. The glossary caps things off, defining the common nomenclature of Tibetan Buddhism."


http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2010/10/relaxing-into-meditation-review-by-dan_27.html

Relaxing into Meditation : Page 99

"The meditation Friend, Enemy, Stranger looks at our view of our lives, ourselves and other people. We can continually change the subjects of the meditation, choosing three different people at different times. Our view is the basis of all our expectations of life, our interpretations of circumstances, and our responses to the experiences we encounter in our lives. Our view governs how we are as people in the world and causes us to create an inter-penetrating network of reference points – that is, things that support our view of the way we think things are. "


http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2010/10/relaxing-into-meditation-page-99.html

Relaxing into Meditation : Book review by Lori Deschene

"Ngakma Nor’dzin’s goal isn’t to get us meditating for an hour in both the morning and evening. It’s to help us develop a greater sense of awareness and compassion, fostered through meditative practices that are as diverse as we are as individuals. As someone who mistrusts one-size fits all solutions, I value her sensitivity to our unique needs."


http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2010/09/relaxing-into-meditation-book-review-by_08.html

Ngakma Nor’dzin – Author Interview - Cathy B. Stucker

"The wish to learn to meditate is commonly expressed, but people often have little understanding of what meditation is. They want to meditate to feel more relaxed, but struggle to establish a regular practice because they find that meditation actually requires effort and application, and can be challenging. In this book I offer exercises to help people relax the body and calm the mind before introducing meditation practices."


http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2010/09/ngakma-nordzin-author-interview-cathy-b.html

Relaxing into Meditation : Book review by Lois Henderson

"Although she writes about a subject that others have been prone to mystify and deliberately, it often seems, obscure, she writes in such an accessible and approachable way that you are drawn to listen avidly to what she has to say. She is, in fact, overwhelmingly kind and gentle in her approach, so that, no matter your age or background, you are likely to be comforted and inspired by her work."


http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2010/09/relaxing-into-meditation-book-review-by.html

Relaxing into Meditation : Book review by Kamili Feelings

"The patience and accessibility of the information is one of the highlights of the book throughout."


http://aro-books-worldwide.blogspot.com/2010/08/relaxing-into-meditation-book-review-by_07.html

Relaxing into Meditation : Review in Holland & Barrett's Healthy Magazine

Holland and Barrett's Healthy magazine have reviewed Relaxing into Meditation.

In the January/February 2011 edition (with Gisele Bundchen on the cover)

'Ngakma Nor'dzin, a Western Buddhist believes that regularly practising relaxation and meditation is essential for a totally stress-free life.  This book provides a step-by-step guide to the various methods that can help relieve stress and leave you feeling more calm. There is particular focus on breathing and relaxation, which Nor'dzin believes is the starting point to meditation.  It is easy to follow, with illustrations that help you understand the techniques suggested - it will leave you feeling at peace in no time.

A good book for beginner meditators.'

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Relaxing into Meditation by Ngakma Nor'dzin
Aro Books worldwide  ISBN 978-1-898185-17-8 http://bit.ly/nrprim

Available from Lulu.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.com, and other bookshops worldwide.