By Olga Khazan — 2019
The ancient Eastern religion is helping Westerners with very modern mental-health problems.
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Meditation is the habitual process of training your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. The popularity of meditation is increasing as more people discover its many health benefits.
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One of the most in-depth meditation studies to date shows that different practices have different benefits.
Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.
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Stressing the body makes you stronger—as long as you have time to rest and recover.
Most genetic studies completely ignore the science of epigenetics, which is how the environment actually turns certain genes on or off.
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Remember, meditation is a practice, so it’s never perfect. You are ready to begin now just as you are!
The pandemic has stripped our emotional reserves even further, laying bare our unique physical, social, and emotional vulnerabilities.
In a world where there’s much to be taken seriously, it’s important to remember to laugh. Not to make light of the severity of war, discrimination, terror threats, or climate change, but to maintain a perspective that there is still much to be thankful for and to celebrate in your life.
Meditation has become one of the most popular ways to relieve stress among people of all walks of life. This age-old practice, which can take many forms and may or may not be combined with many spiritual practices, can be used in several important ways.
Taking a few minutes to focus your mind each day can reduce stress, pain, depression, and more.