Recommended Books
These books bring empirical science and clear how-to in the field of mental fitness.
The Attention Revolution
Dr. Alan Wallace, Founder of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies, explains in-depth how to train your attention with meditation.
Altered Traits
Leading neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson and bestselling psychologist Dr. Daniel Goleman lay out the science of meditation’s impact on the brain.
Shift into Freedom
Psychotherapist and meditation teacher Loch Kelly teaches readers to shift into natural (nondual) flow, combining western science with ancient techniques.
The Craving Mind
Brown neuroscientist Dr. Judson Brewer describes how meditation can alter the brain and combat addiction.
Peak Mind
Neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha explains the mechanics of attention and how to train it with mindfulness.
Full Catastrophe Living
Molecular biologist and Founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn teaches mindfulness meditation and its benefits for mind and body.
10% Happier
ABC News anchor Dan Harris humorously describes his initially skeptical discovery and practice in meditation.
Mindfulness in Plain English
Meditation master “Bhante G” beautifully and simply explains the foundational principles of mindfulness meditation.
Why We Sleep
Neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Walker gives a remarkable overview of why sleep is so essential, as well as evidence-based advice for optimizing it.
Aware
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry Dr. Daniel Siegel delves into the psychology of meditation.
Awareness Games
Explore the laboratory of your own mind with fun natural flow meditations compiled by Brian Tom O’Connor.
Meditations
The writings of Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius on his Stoic philosophy for creating an optimal mindset.
The Hacking of the American Mind
American pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Robert Lustig describes how companies are manipulating our minds.
Breath
Science journalist James Nestor explains the cutting-edge science of breathing as a way to improve mental and physical wellbeing.