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Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress

Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most.

By Mayo Clinic Staff

lf stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Spending even a few minutes in medilation can restore your calm and inner peace.

Anyone can practice meditation. lt's simple and inexpensive, and it doesn't require any special equipment.

And you can praclice meditation wherever you are - whelher you're out for a walk, riding the bus, waiting ai the doctor's aftice or even in the middle of a difficult business meeting.

Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years. Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxalion and stress reduction.

Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind.

During meditation, you focus your attenlion and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress. This process may result in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.

Benefits of meditation

Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.

And these benefits don't end when your meditation session ends. Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and may help you manage symptoms of certain medical conditions.

Adapted from: <https://www.mayoclinic.org/testsprocedures/meditation/in-depth/meditation/art-20045858>

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