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Meditation

Meditation can be done anywhere.  It has been around for many years and it is used to reduce stress and promote relaxation and a soothing mind. There are so many emotional and physical benefits. Find a quiet place and learn more about all the different meditations in the article to try.  Some of the benefits are listed below as well as solutions.

  • Decreases anxiety, depression, and negative emotions
  • Increases patience, self-awareness, and understanding
  • Promotes better sleep
  • Reduces tension headaches, neck, and backaches
  • Helps manage chronic pain, high blood pressure, heart disease and irritable bowel syndrome
  • Try breathing deeply and slowly
  • Walk and meditate
  • Engage in prayer
  • Read and reflect by using a journal or reading a sacred text or poem
  • Focus on being thankful and feelings of love and compassion

Read more at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858

TIP: Try yoga, guided or mantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, and transcendental meditation to find out what works for you. More types of meditation are mentioned in the video within the article.

Published on June 27, 2023