 | Hugger Mugger Zafus Choice Yoga Meditation Cushion (Plum)
Buy new: $34.40 I didn't buy this cushion in particular, but it's important to understand the importance of just sitting and breathing. There is no goal here. Just think of not-thinking, like you are saving your head from a fire.
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 | Freedom from the Known by Jiddu Krishnamurti
Buy new: $10.07 / Used from: $5.00 This was my first book on Eastern Thought. Krishnamurti is critical of modern society and an interesting teacher. He carves his own path and makes no apologies. It's a good first book to open one's eyes to a different way to live. He gives little instruction to the reader, but his words are still valuable.
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 | Transformation and Healing: Sutra on the Four Establishments of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $8.31 This book is a good introduction to mindfulness and what one should be aware of in the world around them. Thich Nhat Hanh is deeply compassionate, and this shows though much of his work.
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 | Yoga Conditioning for Weight Loss
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $4.98 Suzanne Deason's DVD is great for beginners, with plenty of modifications while you get used to the poses. The pacing is slow and relaxing.
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 | Zen Flesh Zen Bones: A Collection of Zen and Pre-Zen Writings
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $4.25 Collections of Zen stories to be read and absorbed. Many are commonly referred to in other Zen books.
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 | Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Shambhala Library) by Shunryu Suzuki
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $8.00 This book is written by a monk who came to America. His simple ideas are helpful for day-to-day practice.
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 | Yoga for Stress Relief (With The Dalai Lama)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $7.99 Practice gets a little more challenging in this DVD. Make sure to take it slow and don't be afraid to alternate between this and the first DVD when you need to take it easy.
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 | Moon in a Dewdrop: Writings of Zen Master Dogen by Eihei Dogen
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $6.05 Suzuki (author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind) frequently talks about Dogen in his book. This book can be studied many times and is a great gift to oneself.
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 | Bryan Kest Power Yoga Complete Collection
Buy new: $17.49 / Used from: $12.49 Bryan's helpful encouragement and well-designed practice will help you grow as a yoga student. There are three parts to this DVD, and the first part is challenging enough to keep one occupied for many practices.
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