Mindfulness Resources
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Some of these are either somewhat or very Buddhist in content. Those with an asterisk are primarily non-sectarian. All have been valuable along different points of my journey.
A Path with Heart: A Guide Through the Perils and Promises of Spiritual Life by Jack Kornfield (1993)
Awakening Joy: 10 Steps to Happiness by James Baraz (2012)
Coming to Our Senses: Healing Ourselves and the World Through Mindfulness by Jon Kabat-Zinn (2005) *
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1990) *
How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind by Pema Chodron (2021) *
Hurry Up and Meditate: Your Starter Kit for Inner Peace and Better Health by David Michie (2008) *
Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh (1995)
Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach (2004)
Meditation & Relaxation in Plain English by Bob Sharples (2006) *
Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein: (2016)
Mindfulness in Plain English by Bhante Gunaratana (1993, 2002)
Seeking the Heart of Wisdom: The Path of Insight Meditation by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield (1987)
The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems by Ronald Siegel (2010) *
The Places that Scare You by Pema Chodron (2007)
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle (1999) *
The Wise Heart by Jack Kornfield (2008)
When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron (2000)
Where You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1994) *
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Altered Traits: Science Reveals How Meditation Changes Your Mind, Brain, and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson (2018)
Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson, Ph.D. (2013)
Buddha’s Brain:The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom by Rick Hanson (2009)
Neurodharma: New Science, Ancient Wisdom, and Seven Practices of the Highest Happiness by Rick Hason (2021)
Meditations to Change Your Brain: Rewire Your Neural Pathways to Transform Your Life by Rick Hanson (audio)
Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson (2018)
The Science of Meditation: How to Change Your Brain, Mind, and Body by Daniel Goleman and Richard Davidson (2018)
The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Responses to Stress Using Mindfulness & Neuroplasticity by Melanie Greenberg (2016)
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Health journeys, A Meditation to Help You Sleep, by Belleruth Naparstek, 2000. (phone: 1-800-800-8661 or www.amazon.com)
A Meditation for Relaxation and Wellness, by Belleruth Naparstek, 2001. (same as above - she has many topics from which to chose)
Pure Stress Relief, a Lifescapes music collection, 2010.
Robert W. Rand Mercury 29 Music, Wavepool: Deep Relaxation Soundtrack, by Robert Rand, 2009. (http://deeprelaxationmusic.com or try amazon.com)
The Self Healing Series by Sounds True, Meditation for Optimum Health, by Andrew Weil, M.D., and Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., 2001.
Sound Healing Center, Zen Garden (Music for Deep Sleep, Meditation, Spa, Healing, Relaxation), June 2, 2013
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Revolution of the Soul: Awaken to Love through Raw Truth, Radical Healing, and Conscious Action by Seane Corn (2022)
Mindfulness Yoga: The Awakened Union of Breath, Body, and Mind by Frank Jude Boccio (2004)
The Way of QiGong by Kenneth Cohen (1997)
Yoga Illustrated: For greater strength, flexibility, and focus by Martin Kirk, Brooke Boon, et al. (2005)
Yoga: The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness by Erich Schiffmann (1996)
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Benedict’s Dharma: Buddhists Reflect on The Rule of St. Benedict by Patrick Henry and David Steindl-Rast (2002)
Going Home: Jesus and Buddha as Brothers by Thich Nhat Hanh (2000)
Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hanh (2007)
The Good Heart: Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus by His Holiness The Dalai Lama (2016)
Without Buddha I Couldn’t Be a Christian by Paul F. Knitter (2013)
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Loving Kindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness by Sharon Salzberg (2002)
Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World through the practice of RAIN by Tara Brach (2019)
Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind by Kristen Neff (2015)
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, et al. (2016)
The Mindful Path to Self Compassion by Christopher Germer (2009)
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Awakening Together: The Spiritual Practice of Inclusivity and Community by Larry Yang, et al. (2017)
Joyfully Together: The Art of Building A Harmonious Community by Thich Nhat Hanh (2005)
Mindful of Race: Transforming Racism from the Inside Out by Ruth King (2018)
Perfect Love Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart by John Welwood (2006)
Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Non-Violent Communication by Oren Jay Sofer (2018)
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, et al. (2016)
The Mindful Relationship: Easy Exercises to Make Mindfulness a Daily Relationship Practice by Lauren Korshak, LMFT (2019)
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Grieving Mindfully: A Compassionate and Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss by Sameet M. Kumar (2005)
Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life by Richard Rohr (2020)
Healing into Life and Death by Stephen Levine (1989)
Life, Part Two: Seven Keys to Awakening with Purpose and Joy as You Age by David Chernikof (2021)
The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully by Frank Ostaseski and Rachel Naomi Remen (2019)
The Grace in Aging: Awaken As You Grow Older by Kathleen Dowling Singh (2014)
The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals and Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Weller (2015)
Unattended Sorrow: Recovering From Sorrow and Reviving the Heart by Stephen Levine (2019)
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The Relaxation Response by Herber Benson (1976)
Calming Your Anxious Mind: How Mindfulness and Compassion Can Free you from Anxiety, Fear, and Panic by J. Bentley (2007)
Anatomy of an Illness by Norman Cousins (2005)
Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl (2000)
Healing Emotions: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Mindfulness, Emotions, and Health by Daniel Goleman (1997)
Choices in Healing: Integrating the Best of Conventional and Complementary Approaches to Cancer by M. Lerner (1994)
Healing into Life and Death by Stephen Levine (1989)
Healing and the Mind by Bill Moyers (1993)
Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories that Heal. by Rachel Naomi Remen (1997)
My Grandfather’s Blessing by Rachel N. Remen (2000)
Heal Thyself: Lessons in Mindfulness in Medicine by S. Santorelli (1999)
Eating Well for Optimum Health by Andrew Weil (2000)
Healthy Aging: A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being by Andrew Weil (2007)
The Mindful Way Through Depression by Mark Williams, Teasdale and Jon Kabat-Zinn (2007)
The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Responses to Stress Using Mindfulness & Neuroplasticity by Melanie Greenberg (2016)
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In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness by Peter Levine and Gabor Mate (2010)
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel Van Der Kolk (2015)
The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma by James S. Gordon, MD (2019)
Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness: Practices for Safe and Transformative Healing by David Treleaven (2018)
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter Levine (1997)
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Finding a Joyful Life in the Heart of Pain: A Meditative Approach to Living with Physical, Emotional, or Spiritual Suffering by Darlene Cohen (2000)
Group Wellness Programs for Chronic Pain and Disease Management by Caroline McManus (2003)
Healing Back Pain: The Mind-Body Connection by John Sarno (2001)
You are Not Your Pain: An 8-week Program Using Mindfulness to Relieve Pain, Reduce Stress, and Restore Well-Being by Vidyamala Burch and Danny Penman (2015)
Outsmart Your Pain: Mindfulness and Self Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind by Christiana Wolf, MD, PhD. (2021)
Retreats
Going on retreat periodically is a great reinforcement for your mindfulness practice and a refreshing time to reconnect with yourself. There are day-long retreats, weekend retreats and 5-7 day retreats (and even longer).
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Retreat Centers in and near St. Louis (these are ones I've been to - there are more)
Mercy Retreat Center: 2039 N. Geyer Road, St. Louis, MO 63131
Pallottine Renewal Center: 15270 Old Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63034
Marianist Retreat and Conference Center: 400 Highway 109, Eureka, MO 63025
King's House Retreat Center: 700 N 66th Street, Belleville, IL 62223
Maria Center: 336 East Ripa Ave., St. Louis, MO 63125
Our Lady of Snows: 442 S Demazenod Dr., Belleville, IL 62223
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Retreat Centers in Other Places:
IMS (Insight Meditation Society) in Barre, Massachusetts (Buddhist)
Spirit Rock in Woodacre, California (Buddhist)
Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY (variety)
1440 Multiversity near Santa Cruz, California (variety)
Magnolia Grove in Batesville, Mississippi (Buddhist in Thich Naht Hahn tradition)
Benedictine Inn Retreat and Conference Center in Beach Grove, IN (Centering Prayer tradition)....look up centering prayer retreat centers and a LOT will come up
Additional Resources
Websites
There are many sites out there that are helpful. These are a few local ones. Once you go to these sites - you'll find they offer other resources as well.
http://www.stlouiswellnesscenter.com/
http://stlouis.shambhala.org/
http://stlmindfulness.com/classes/
http://dharmatown.org/sitting-groups/
Apps:
Breathe
Calm
Centering Prayer
Headspace
Insight Timer
10% Happier
NOTE: Please feel free to reach out to me before purchasing any of the resources listed. I am happy to share a summary of the book, CD, retreats, etc. and help you find what would be supportive to you at this time. There are ever expanding resources on mindfulness and the like. I will update these pages regularly, as I continue to learn and grow. Feel free to check back here to see what has been added. (Last updated September 2022)