Mindfulness Reimagined and The Image Priming Method
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Copyright: 2022
Pages: 194
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Kendall Hunt is pleased to introduce an advance in mindfulness instruction and practice. Mindfulness Reimagined is unique, comprehensive, and practical guide for both students and teachers. It incorporates five powerful elements:
- The Rich Training Format. Truly effective mindfulness training goes beyond the minimal format found in popular online or meditation app instruction.
- The Home Exercise. Students are guided to select a preferred core mindfulness exercise. Clear step-by-step (with online audio) instructions are provided for the three most popular and most validated exercises used by experts. Or one can use one’s own exercise regardless of tradition. The home exercise forms the basis of training and can be of any length, ranging from 5 to 30 minutes.
- Mindful Bodywork. Physical meditation-centered supplementary exercises reduce distracting tension and provide an easy body stimulus for sustained mindful focus. Students pick what works for them from yoga, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation – the three approaches with most empirical validation. Audio links are provided. Additional options include tai-chi, qi gong, light aerobics / strength training, and the new and innovative “Joy Workout” of simple rhythmic exercises (with video link).
- The Universal Mindfulness Orienting Map. A remarkable orienting map of 27 “RMM States” enhances our understanding of the full potential of mindfulness and illuminates a rainbow of potential journeys. The Map is universally compatible and shows how diverse and seemingly unrelated traditions and techniques are all interrelated and can enhance and strengthen each other. This tool is the product of over 30 peer-reviewed studies involving thousands of practitioners from such diverse traditions as meditation, mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, prayer, visualization, and various systems of clinical physical relaxation.
- The Image Priming Method. Training is enhanced by the new Image Training Method. Here, a guiding sequence of 500 provocative and stunning training images strategically deepen our understanding of mindfulness, quiet focus on the living present moment.
This user-friendly and practical manual is clear, direct, and engaging. Notable features include:
- Universally compatible, based on no specific religion, dogma, or psychological system,
- Written for beginning and advanced practitioners and trainers,
- Links to online audio instruction spoken by Dr. Smith,
- Do-it-yourself option for self-run groups,
- Flexible lengths from single one hour session to 10 week course,
- Compatible for self-exploration, therapy, or spiritual growth,
- Appropriate for those who already have and wish to continue a preferred practice, or beginners exploring mindfulness for the first time.
PART 1: THE FOUR LESSONS
OVERVIEW
The Format
The Method
LESSON 1: The Home Exercise
Breath Scanning
Meditation on the Word ONE
Meditation on Sounds
Online Instructions
General Instructions
LESSON 2: Mindful Bodywork
Yoga
Active Breathing
Passive Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Additional Options
LESSON 3: The Universal Map
Partial Maps of Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness
The Big Picture and Five Groups of RMM States
1. Basic Relaxation
2. Quiet Acceptance
3. Mindful Focus
4. Mindful Engagement
5. Mindful Transcendence
Using the Universal Map
Choice, Variety, and Depth
LESSON 4: The Image Journey
PART 2: THE IMAGE PRIMING JOURNEY
Collecting Images
Galleries and the Image Priming Method
The Great House of Galleries, Collections, and Images
Your Private Collection: Images that Speak to You
Three Secrets
The Silent Gallery
The Image is Your Guide
The Elephant
The Koan Trap
Religious, Spiritual, and Philosophical Questions
PART 3: INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR IMAGE PRIMING
Option 1: The Basic Exercise
Option 2: The Ten Week Course
Option 3: Your Personal Gallery
Option 4: A Web-Based Image Search, Clip Art Sites
Option 5: A Web-Based Image Search, New Artist Gallery Option
Option 6: Sharing
PART 4: THE GRAND HOUSE OF IMAGES
The Gallery of Nature
The Gallery of Water
The Gallery of Floating and Flying
The Gallery of Travelling
The Gallery of the Shock of the Surreal
The Gallery of the Impressionist Vision
The Gallery of Love and Humanity
The Gallery of the Cosmos
The Gallery of the Cycle of Life and Decay
The Gallery of Spirituality and Religion
Basement of Challenges
PART 5: TRAINING NOTES
BONUS SECTION: 50 RELAXATION / MEDITATION / MINDFULNESS EXERCISES
Yoga
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Breathing Exercises
Autogenic Suggestion
Imagery
Meditation / Mindfulness (“Eye of Mindfulness”)
Daily Meditation / Mindfulness Introductory.daily Practice
References
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD is a professor of psychology at Chicago’s Roosevelt University and founding director of the Roosevelt University Mindfulness Initiative. In his 50 years at the University, he has served as teacher, supervisor, program director, researcher, clinical psychologist, and most notably initiator of the Roosevelt University doctoral program (PsyD) in clinical psychology. Dr. Smith has studied and practiced mindfulness and contemplative techniques since 1969. Since 1975 he has taught over 150 mindfulness classes of over 4,000 students.
Not wedded to any specific tradition, his approach is inclusive, flexible, individualized, and based on science. A typical course covers a complete menu of exercises, including at least the following: yoga, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation autogenic self-suggestion, imagery, mantra meditation, and full mindfulness.
Dr. Smith’s publications include more than 20 books (with more in preparation). His training materials have been used and translated around the world (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan).
Kendall Hunt is pleased to introduce an advance in mindfulness instruction and practice. Mindfulness Reimagined is unique, comprehensive, and practical guide for both students and teachers. It incorporates five powerful elements:
- The Rich Training Format. Truly effective mindfulness training goes beyond the minimal format found in popular online or meditation app instruction.
- The Home Exercise. Students are guided to select a preferred core mindfulness exercise. Clear step-by-step (with online audio) instructions are provided for the three most popular and most validated exercises used by experts. Or one can use one’s own exercise regardless of tradition. The home exercise forms the basis of training and can be of any length, ranging from 5 to 30 minutes.
- Mindful Bodywork. Physical meditation-centered supplementary exercises reduce distracting tension and provide an easy body stimulus for sustained mindful focus. Students pick what works for them from yoga, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation – the three approaches with most empirical validation. Audio links are provided. Additional options include tai-chi, qi gong, light aerobics / strength training, and the new and innovative “Joy Workout” of simple rhythmic exercises (with video link).
- The Universal Mindfulness Orienting Map. A remarkable orienting map of 27 “RMM States” enhances our understanding of the full potential of mindfulness and illuminates a rainbow of potential journeys. The Map is universally compatible and shows how diverse and seemingly unrelated traditions and techniques are all interrelated and can enhance and strengthen each other. This tool is the product of over 30 peer-reviewed studies involving thousands of practitioners from such diverse traditions as meditation, mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, prayer, visualization, and various systems of clinical physical relaxation.
- The Image Priming Method. Training is enhanced by the new Image Training Method. Here, a guiding sequence of 500 provocative and stunning training images strategically deepen our understanding of mindfulness, quiet focus on the living present moment.
This user-friendly and practical manual is clear, direct, and engaging. Notable features include:
- Universally compatible, based on no specific religion, dogma, or psychological system,
- Written for beginning and advanced practitioners and trainers,
- Links to online audio instruction spoken by Dr. Smith,
- Do-it-yourself option for self-run groups,
- Flexible lengths from single one hour session to 10 week course,
- Compatible for self-exploration, therapy, or spiritual growth,
- Appropriate for those who already have and wish to continue a preferred practice, or beginners exploring mindfulness for the first time.
PART 1: THE FOUR LESSONS
OVERVIEW
The Format
The Method
LESSON 1: The Home Exercise
Breath Scanning
Meditation on the Word ONE
Meditation on Sounds
Online Instructions
General Instructions
LESSON 2: Mindful Bodywork
Yoga
Active Breathing
Passive Breathing
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Additional Options
LESSON 3: The Universal Map
Partial Maps of Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness
The Big Picture and Five Groups of RMM States
1. Basic Relaxation
2. Quiet Acceptance
3. Mindful Focus
4. Mindful Engagement
5. Mindful Transcendence
Using the Universal Map
Choice, Variety, and Depth
LESSON 4: The Image Journey
PART 2: THE IMAGE PRIMING JOURNEY
Collecting Images
Galleries and the Image Priming Method
The Great House of Galleries, Collections, and Images
Your Private Collection: Images that Speak to You
Three Secrets
The Silent Gallery
The Image is Your Guide
The Elephant
The Koan Trap
Religious, Spiritual, and Philosophical Questions
PART 3: INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL FOR IMAGE PRIMING
Option 1: The Basic Exercise
Option 2: The Ten Week Course
Option 3: Your Personal Gallery
Option 4: A Web-Based Image Search, Clip Art Sites
Option 5: A Web-Based Image Search, New Artist Gallery Option
Option 6: Sharing
PART 4: THE GRAND HOUSE OF IMAGES
The Gallery of Nature
The Gallery of Water
The Gallery of Floating and Flying
The Gallery of Travelling
The Gallery of the Shock of the Surreal
The Gallery of the Impressionist Vision
The Gallery of Love and Humanity
The Gallery of the Cosmos
The Gallery of the Cycle of Life and Decay
The Gallery of Spirituality and Religion
Basement of Challenges
PART 5: TRAINING NOTES
BONUS SECTION: 50 RELAXATION / MEDITATION / MINDFULNESS EXERCISES
Yoga
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Breathing Exercises
Autogenic Suggestion
Imagery
Meditation / Mindfulness (“Eye of Mindfulness”)
Daily Meditation / Mindfulness Introductory.daily Practice
References
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD is a professor of psychology at Chicago’s Roosevelt University and founding director of the Roosevelt University Mindfulness Initiative. In his 50 years at the University, he has served as teacher, supervisor, program director, researcher, clinical psychologist, and most notably initiator of the Roosevelt University doctoral program (PsyD) in clinical psychology. Dr. Smith has studied and practiced mindfulness and contemplative techniques since 1969. Since 1975 he has taught over 150 mindfulness classes of over 4,000 students.
Not wedded to any specific tradition, his approach is inclusive, flexible, individualized, and based on science. A typical course covers a complete menu of exercises, including at least the following: yoga, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation autogenic self-suggestion, imagery, mantra meditation, and full mindfulness.
Dr. Smith’s publications include more than 20 books (with more in preparation). His training materials have been used and translated around the world (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan).