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The First Book of Meditation

A Beginner's Guide to Finding Peace in the Present Moment
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A beginner’s guide to meditation, breathwork, and living a more mindful life. Call upon your body’s innate ability to inhale calm and exhale stress as you discover inner peace. Use the accompanying wall chart, finger labyrinth cards, and bracelet to transform this knowledge into powerful daily... Read More
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A beginner’s guide to meditation, breathwork, and living a more mindful life. Call upon your body’s innate ability to inhale calm and exhale stress as you discover inner peace.

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A beginner’s guide to meditation, breathwork, and living a more mindful life. Call upon your body’s innate ability to inhale calm and exhale stress as you discover inner peace. Use the accompanying wall chart, finger labyrinth cards, and bracelet to transform this knowledge into powerful daily habits that will change the way you live your life.

Complete with a guidebook, wall poster, cards, and beaded bracelet, The First Book of Meditation is an inviting kit for beginners that will make your meditation practice approachable, easy, and enjoyable. Starting with just a few minutes each day, you can begin a powerful mindfulness practice and feel more grounded and present. Whether you’re seeking clarity, peace, or emotional well-being, this set is designed to support and guide you on every step of your journey.

WALL CHART: Brighten your home or office with the vibrant, full-colour wall chart illustrating ways to stay calm. Both a practical reference and a stunning piece of wall art, it provides inspiration for each new day.

FINGER LABYRINTH CARDS: Seven eye-catching cards are included with guided finger labyrinths for a fun, calming meditation exercise.

KEEPSAKE BRACELET: The included mala bead bracelet is both a beautiful accessory to wear and a reminder to stay centred throughout your day.

POWERFUL PRIMER: This book explores many different ways of meditating in an easy-to-follow format that anyone new to the concept can readily understand.

EXQUISITE PACKAGE: This beautifully designed book is not only an excellent source of information but also a stunning addition to your bookshelf and home, as are the removable wall chart, cards, and bracelet.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798887621821

Publisher: Insight Editions

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 26 March 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Mandala Publishing Group

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Jessica Allen is a prolific writer who has authored many books, including The Magic of Astrology and The Little Book of Axolotl Wisdom. She has also written for The Boston Globe, CNN, the Independent, McSweeney’s, Mental Floss, the Onion’s A.V. Club, the Washington Post, Writer’s Digest, and other publications. 

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