Did you know that meditation is easy, even if you can’t sit still? Have you ever thought to yourself?: “Meditation seems complicated.” - “I can’t sit still.” - “I don’t have the time.” - “I need to clear my mind first.” - “It takes too long to see benefits.” These are all misconceptions that keep you in fear of meditation. The truth is basic meditation is really simple, it’s OK if you’re restless, it doesn’t take much time, you don’t have to clear your mind, and you’ll see immediate results. In Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple , you’ll learn how to: Relax - Calm your racing mind - Reduce stress - Sleep better - Improve your health Mindfulness meditation can improve your life in so many ways. It can help you lose weight, ease back pain, reduce anger, overcome loneliness, improve your relationships, raise your IQ, make you more productive, and much more. Every day, researchers are finding new benefits of mindfulness meditation. Overall, the practice will help you perform at your peak physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple , Charles Francis, a student of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh with over 30 years of experience, explains the exact meditation techniques in an easy-to-follow format. You’ll gain a solid foundation of this time-tested ancient practice and get the results you want. So, don’t wait. Start relaxing and enjoying your life to its fullest today. “In a hands-on style, this book effectively cuts through common obstacles to the practice." — Sharon Salzberg , author of New York Times best seller Real Happiness "I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to develop mental discipline, deepen their insights, and acquire a sense of inner peace." —Blogcritics "His unique approach to teaching mindfulness is refreshing." —Bhante Gunaratana, best-selling author of Mindfulness in Plain English "A blueprint for inner peace and serenity." —Sarah McLean, best-selling author of Soul-Centered "Read this book as the first in your mindfulness practice. It will change your life." —Dennis Merritt Jones, award-winning author of Your Redefining Moments "Mindfulness meditation has extensive, well-researched benefits, and Charles Francis has created a clear, progressive, 12-step guide for learning and applying the practice. Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple is a helpful resource to get you started and keep you on track." —Stephan Bodian, author of Meditation for Dummies "In his book, Charles Francis teaches in simple and elegant terms how you can be more creative, happier, and find fulfillment by practicing mindfulness meditation." —Sanjiv Chopra, MD, Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School "The ancient practice of mindfulness meditation is comprehensively explained in Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple , for the beginner, experienced student, and anyone wishing to incorporate mindfulness into his or her life in a thorough, illuminating, and practical way." —Diana Winston, Director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, and coauthor of Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness "Charles Francis' Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple is an incredibly helpful resource that provides easy to implement guidance to those who are just beginning a mindfulness meditation practice, as well as to those looking to expand and deepen their existing practice. In 12 simple, concise steps Francis teaches the basics of the mindfulness meditation practice, gives guidance on enhancing more advanced practice, and addresses eliminating obstacles to spiritual growth." —Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN, author of Mindfulness Skills Workbook for Clinicians and Clients "In Mindfulness Meditation Made Simple , Charles Francis shows us how to realize our full potential through the practice of mindfulness meditation. This books distills the essence of mindfulness meditation with clarity and skill, offering these perennial wisdom teachings in a universally accessible way. I highly recommend this book." —Shauna Shapiro, PhD, coauthor of Mindful Discipline , and The Art and Science of Mindfulness Charles A. Francis is the cofounder and director of the Mindfulness Meditation Institute . He has studied the practice of mindfulness with Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. For over 18 years, he has worked to help people find inner peace through mindfulness meditation. Charles has published numerous articles, and is the author of the ebook, Mindfulness in the Workplace: How Organizations Are Using Mindfulness to Lower Health Care Cost and Increase Productivity. Charles has a master's degree in Public Administration from Syracuse University, with a focus on health care management and policy. He has worked for the North Carolina State Senate in writing health care legislation. He has a background in accounting and business management, and has served as CEO of ITC, an international telecommunications company. Charles is a speaker