Turning Inward

The Practice of Introversion for a Calm, Joyful, Authentic Life

By: Ross Rayburn, Eve Adamson - contributor

Narrated by: Ross Rayburn

Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins

Publisher's summary

A yoga and meditation instructor offers a new take on mindfulness through the practice of introversion—a way to find your authentic self to balance life in our hectic, extroverted world.

Lead Instructor of Yoga and Meditation for Peloton Ross Rayburn offers a new and accessible take on mindfulness and the art of meditation through the practice of introversion, which is a method of self-exploration for finding authenticity, joy, and calm in our hectic, extroverted world.​

Building off his popular Peloton meditation and yoga classes and his years of teaching and spiritual study, Ross Rayburn offers a new way to look at meditation. Rather than a purely esoteric practice, meditation is, Ross argues, simply “turning in,” which anyone can learn how to do through the practice of introversion. Because we spend most of our time “turned outward” in order to function in society, introversion offers both a respite and a source of insight.

The practice of introversion leads to a happier, calmer life and a truer sense of yourself and your path—something many crave in our chaotic and often polarized world.

With the easy and enjoyable techniques in this book, and a surprisingly simple and straightforward way of thinking and seeing, you can begin introverting with more intention and with more structure and regularity, for even greater benefits. You’ll learn how to handle life’s difficulties with less anxiety and greater perspective, and you’ll have the tools to remember who you really are, especially during those times it’s easiest to forget.

Through these practical exercises, guided visualizations, opportunities for contemplation, breathing techniques, and more, you will discover that everything you need to be is already who you are. It’s inside you. All you have to do is turn inward to find it.

©2024 Ross Rayburn and Eve Adamson (P)2024 Hachette Go

Thought provoking

I really enjoyed the first half of the book. I was not so in touch with the second half of the book where there were examples of introversion. I do meditations with Peloton and feel like it more from that. I did like learning a lot of the background of introversion, and some of the visual examples have really stuck with me, but I did start to lose motivation to listen during the second half of the book. Overall, it was good, but just got a little repetitive towards the end.

A treasure trove of knowledge

From front to back there are so many jewels in this book you could see it from space. It shines! I suppose I should have said *hear them* from space because this is an audio book review but it’s not loud like that. This is a leveling up on yourself. Ross imparts so many helpful tips and illuminating illustrations on ‘Turning Inward’ that it’s the kind of book you keep around so you can pick it up again and try out new techniques. If you’re looking for you, give this book a try and see what’s out there on the inside.