Meditation

Description

Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.

What are the 3 types of meditation?

Vipassana, chakra, and yoga are three different forms of meditation. Meditation is the practice of thinking deeply or focusing one's mind for a period of time

How do you meditate at home?

How to meditate: Simple meditation for beginners

1. Sit or lie comfortably. You may even want to invest in a meditation chair or cushion.
2. Close your eyes. ...
3. Make no effort to control the breath; simply breathe naturally.
4. Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation.

What are benefits of meditation?

This article reviews 12 health benefits of meditation.

• Reduces Stress. Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people try meditation. ...
• Controls Anxiety. ...
• Promotes Emotional Health. ...
• Enhances Self-Awareness. ...
• Lengthens Attention Span. ...
• May Reduce Age-Related Memory Loss. ...
• Can Generate Kindness. ...
• May Help Fight Addictions.