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Meditation Types & Techniques

There are so many great benefits to practicing meditation, so much so that even doctors are recommending it to their patients. There are also a plethora of different meditation techniques, though the key is finding the one that is right for you. Here are a few of the most popular meditation types and techniques.

How does one Meditate?

There is no real answer to this, other than to just start. Though it is as simple as that, there are also a few things to do to prepare for meditation.

What is Meditation?

The actual word meditation comes from the Latin verb meditari, which translates into English,“to think, contemplate, devise and ponder”. Meditation is also one of the four steps in the ancient Lectio Divina and is the seventh (dhyana) of the eight limbs of yoga in the Yoga Sutras of Pantajali. It is the mental state that is attained through practicing yoga.

Can Meditation Help with Depression, Anxiety & Stress?

As we have already learned, meditation has a positive effect on the mind, mood, health, and emotional well-being. In short, it will help relieve depression, anxiety, and stress when practiced regularly. In some cases, people that take medication for these disorders may find that by practicing meditation these prescribed medications are no longer needed.

What are the Benefits of Meditation?

There have been over 3,000 studies conducted on the benefits of meditation, each of which were based on different types of meditation. Even practicing meditation for less than 30 minutes a day will have an enormous impact on your life and your brain. In short, it will affect your mind, your body and your emotional well-being in beneficial ways.

History of Meditation?

There is written history of meditation in the Hindu traditions of Vedantism that dates back to around 1500 BCD, but it had been developed many centuries before that. It is unknown exactly when meditation started, as there is no written proof, but it is believed to have started around 5,000 years ago. Between 500 and 600 BCE, it was developed into Taoism China and Buddhist India, as influenced by the Hindu school of Vendata.

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