Meditation is holding attention on breath and gently bringing it back when wandering. It's spacious, reconnecting journey, and something anyone can do. Meditation isn't spiritual, always happy, or stopping thoughts
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Meditation doesn't make the mind quiet, but helps focus on present moment. Mind is always thinking, but should be acknowledged compassionately. Regular practice leads to altered state of consciousness
Created by Harvard-trained Dr. Andrew Weil in 2015. Involves inhaling for 4, holding for 7, exhaling for 8. Based on yoga's pranayama breathing exercise. Activates parasympathetic nervous system for relaxation
Meditation is practiced worldwide for millennia to calm the mind. There is no right or wrong way to meditate. Regular meditation reduces stress, anxiety, and improves focus
Asana means "seat" or "posture" in Sanskrit. Yoga asanas evolved from ancient seated postures in Indus valley civilization. Patanjali's Yoga Sutra defines asanas as intermediate step to Samadhi. Modern yoga asanas began in early 19th century with T. Krishnamacharya