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How do you do meditation?

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Dr. QH TRAN answered

Different techniques: There are many ways to mediate, depends on what you want to attain. Most simple technique involves paying attention to your breathing and counting breaths. During this time, try focus on your breathing and nothing else.

Answered 6/11/2018

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Conscious breathing: There are many different ways to meditate but the essence is taking slow deep breaths while focusing on the process & focusing your mind on a sound or image. One of my favorite techniques is to take a deep breath in & softly say "ommm" or "aoum" (ahh,ohh,ooo,mmm) as you breathe out, focusing on how the sound vibrates you.See http://tinyurl.com/hmcqfbg & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8GrUeE0eHs

Answered 3/7/2018

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Abdominal breathing: Studies have shown that meditation can have positive effects on your autonomic nervous system, your immune system and your hormonal systems, thus rebalancing your overall metabolism. Proper abdominal breathing techniques are paramount in achieving the relaxation response. You do not need to be a master. Find someone who can teach you this and then practice it consistently.

Answered 6/11/2018

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Hmmmmmm: Clearing your mind. A way to relax. Close your eyes and relax. Requires repetition every day allow 5-10 minutes in a quite place (room, park, sauna , bath tub etc) hmmmmmmm.

Answered 7/5/2017

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Intention: Meditation means to familiarize or cultivate. What is it that we are cultivating? Normally in our daily life we are driven by our habits, emotions, thoughts and environment. In meditation we seek to generate an in born contentment, happiness and confidence that isn't conditioned by external factors but is self arising and free from doubt.

Answered 7/5/2017

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Meditation: Meditation is a mental practice where you learn to focus your attention in one area. There are many different types-- some (like transcendental) asking you to repeat a specific phrase or mantra, and others (mindfulness) asking you to simply observe what's present without trying to change anything at all. The result can be a much calmer emotional state, as well as more relaxed physiology too.

Answered 12/9/2013

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