Why should you read this book:

• Because you advise others to meditate but don't do it yourself
• Because when you're angry, you're angry at yourself
• Because you've kept your yoga mat in the corner for years
• Because you haven't taken a deep breath since the last time you jumped in the pool
• Because you think meditation isn't for you, but you're wrong

Benefits of meditation: It helps us reduce stress and anxiety, improve mood, lose weight, and sleep better; it makes us healthier, kinder, and more rational.

But there's a small problem: we have to practice it!

It's time to give up excuses. With this guide that doesn't promise miracles but opens the mind to available possibilities, everyone will want to "sit and meditate" every day.

Suki Novogratz is a writer and a strong advocate for visual arts, music education, international development, and neuroscience research.

She studied anthropology at university and fashion design at a design school.

Published by Dar Al Saqi: “Sit and Meditate” co-authored with Elizabeth Novogratz.

Elizabeth Novogratz is the co-author of the book "Sit and Meditate" with her sister-in-law and writing partner, Suki Novogratz, who convinced her to join a meditation retreat over ten years ago.