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Just Sit: A Meditation Guidebook for People Who Know They Should But Don't Hardcover – Illustrated, December 26, 2017

by Sukey Novogratz (Author), Elizabeth Novogratz (Author)
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From the cofounders of The Well Daily, a playfully-illustrated, informative, and easy-to-use meditation guidebook—including an eight-week plan for busy novices—that helps even the busiest would-be meditator incorporate this practice into their lifestyle and enjoy its many physical and emotional benefits.

We’ve all heard the reports about meditation: that it helps us relieve stress and anxiety, improve our moods, lose weight, and sleep better. We know that it can make us healthier, nicer, a kinder parent, a better coworker, a more thoughtful spouse. But there’s a catch—you actually have to do it.

Written for the many, many people whose schedule or skepticism has kept them from trying meditation, Just Sit is an approachable and visually engaging beginner's guide. Assuaging fears, answering questions, and providing real-world information to demystify the process, Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz provide a hands-on look at what meditation really is, what is does, and how to do it. The authors make clear that meditation doesn't have to be complicated or follow a specific protocol. The most important part, to "just sit," can lead to a lifelong practice, tailored to anyone's lifestyle.

A perfect blend of information and instruction, Just Sit covers everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask. Sukey and Elizabeth address meditation myths and realities, offer advice on how to combat awkwardness, extoll the physical and emotional benefits of meditation, show readers how to find those precious minutes to meditate every day, and more. They also include an eight-week plan to get help readers kick start—and stay with—their own daily practice.

Time to ditch the excuses. With this warm, encouraging, sassy guide, everyone will want to show up—and sit down—every day.

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Reasons You Should Read This Book:

  • Because you recommend meditation to everyone else, but don’t do it yourself
  • Because you get angry at yourself for getting angry
  • Because your yoga mat has been sitting in the corner for years
  • Because the pills aren’t working
  • Because you haven’t taken a deep breath since the last time you jumped into a pool
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper; Illustrated edition (December 26, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006267286X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062672865
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.79 x 8 inches
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    Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz are two of the founders of the celebrated newsletter The Well Daily. Elizabeth is the co-author of Downtown Chic and Home by Novogratz, and lives in Brooklyn, NY. Sukey is the executive producer of the acclaimed documentary The Hunting Ground.

    Together, Elizabeth and Sukey have travelled the world to study meditation in every kind of classroom, from Lakota sweat lodges to Tibet House, from ashrams to vision quests to Oneness retreats. They have learned from many renowned teachers, including Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das, Ram Dass, Amma, and the monks at One World Academy in Chennai, India. Their inspiration for writing this book is drawn from friends, readers, and complete strangers who echoed their own questions about how to take the first steps toward making meditation part of a more mindful, reflective, and joyful life.

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    Sukey and Elizabeth Novogratz are two of the founders of the celebrated newsletter The Well Daily. Elizabeth is the co-author of Downtown Chic and Home by Novogratz, and lives in Brooklyn, NY. Sukey is the executive producer of the acclaimed documentary The Hunting Ground.

    Together, Elizabeth and Sukey have travelled the world to study meditation in every kind of classroom, from Lakota sweat lodges to Tibet House, from ashrams to vision quests to Oneness retreats. They have learned from many renowned teachers, including Sharon Salzberg, Krishna Das, Ram Dass, Amma, and the monks at One World Academy in Chennai, India. Their inspiration for writing this book is drawn from friends, readers, and complete strangers who echoed their own questions about how to take the first steps toward making meditation part of a more mindful, reflective, and joyful life.

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In the madness that is NYC & Wall Street we often lose ourselves in the vortex of our day while quite possibly missing some of the most prescious moments in our lives. Thank you Sukey and Beth for sharing your thoughts and wisdom of meditation. And always remember #NoExcuses #JustSit #Truth. Thank you from the NYC Nakamura clan!
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Shaylyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Don’t think twice, buy this book!! Total life changer!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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Love everything about this book! The pictures, the layout, the humor, everything! I found myself saying a lot “omg that is so true, I never looked at it like that”. I just finished reading it in 2 days and I’m upset it’s done bc I enjoyed it that much. Such a fun read. I’m going to go back and re read it again. I’ve already recommended this to several friends bc everyone can benefit from this book. I also learned so much! It helped me learn so much bc I am a visual learner so that was another plus! If your thinking about getting this book, do yourself a favor and DO IT! Promise you will not regret it!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
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I have been looking for a light-hearted and easy-to-read book to use as gifts for non-practitioners of yoga. Something easy to follow and not intimidating. This book meets my criteria.
I have to say, I would have edited it differently. For someone who does yoga and practices breathing exercises, it seems a little piecemeal and repetitive. Almost like each section is meant to be a lesson that then repeats in another section. As a writer, this is more of a literary criticism than one of the book's purpose.
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Elizabeth
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Read for Novice Meditators!
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2017
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I really enjoyed reading this! I stumbled upon it while scrolling through Instagram, read the sample, and was convinced that meditation was something i needed to start doing. This book offers a guide for getting started and carving out time even when you feel like you have none. I enjoyed their guide and feel a lot more knowledgeable about meditating and mindfulness. Their advice was useful, not only for meditating but also for dedicating time to your passions. I loved the little illustrations throughout, and I would definitely recommend this to those who had never even thought meditation should be a part of their lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, practical, refreshing guide to a misunderstood topic
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2018
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There are a number of books which dive deep into the theory, spirituality, and practice of meditation. This is not that book - thank God! Many of these books fail to meet the average person, who is curious but confused about meditation, where they are... In so doing, they often push people away from the simple act of focused breathing, which sits at the core of all meditation practices. Sukey and Elizabeth have written a fun, practical, refreshing guide to a topic and practice which continues to be misunderstood. I have purchased this book for a number of my closest family and friends, who are apprehensive about meditation, but have a deep rooted desire to learn more. Nice work!
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Arctic Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and simple
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
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I've read dozens of meditation books, but this one, in its thoroughness and simplicity, is now my number one favorite. There are gems on every page. Straightforward and helpful to the meditation beginner or master, I highly recommend this sweet book to all who even are just considering meditation. Om, and smiles.
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S. Weber
3.0 out of 5 stars History giving all credit to Yoga skipping Buddha
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019
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While I really appreciate the simplicity of Just Sit and the illustrations, the history seems to give credit to the Yoga history for the current popularity of meditation, not mentioning Buddha at all. Buddhism represents an estimated billion followers all over the world today. Historically The Yoga Sutras were greatly influenced by the success and spread of Buddhism and there are many parallels between Buddha's teaching and the teachings of Patanjali (Yoga Sutras). To not even include a mention of a major form of meditation today is simplifying the practice of meditation to the point of losing it's rich history and meaning.
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Darlene Timmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Mindfulness meditation
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019
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This book is great, purchased it because I wanted to start meditating. I found the history lesson more interesting than anything else. I started meditating in the morning and before I start, I begin with a prayer and scripture. I also began journaling after each chapter. It has made me more away of my surroundings too.
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Karen Fernandez
5.0 out of 5 stars Just sit and meditate
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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Loved it all its a great book. Really gives you a full perspective on meditation and the techniques. Ive read meditation books before but this one by far is my favorite. It explains everything so simply that its beautiful.
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Ariana
5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!!
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2020
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Great book. Has pictures to keep you engaged and great instruction + motivation.
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Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and straightforward but fun
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2019
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A friend recommended this book to me, and I must say I enjoyed its fresh down to earth approach, practical basics which felt quite doable even for an over thinker like me. As a chronic anxiety sufferer I’ve had meditation recommended to me for years but it’s this book which has really made me look at it in a different way and makes me feel that, even me, could actually learn and indeed enjoy daily meditation. And yes, I’ve started turning up to sit, after breakfast and it’s great.
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James Patrick Pope
5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Overview & Fun
Reviewed in Australia on August 10, 2018
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I encourage anyone interested in mediation to read this delightful book. I didn't agree with everything but the authors are fun intelligent and so very supportive of new practitioner that they deserve five stars. Just Sit! Za-Zen!
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steve van trigt
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Canada on September 26, 2019
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I really liked this book. Gave me insight into mediation, something I have been thinking about starting to do. 😁
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Kazza007
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect introduction to meditation.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2019
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An interesting and easy to follow guide to meditation. I particularly enjoyed the way it didn't promise miracles but opened your mind to the possibilities available.
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