Meditation

This relaxation method is another one of those umbrella terms that cover a wide range of disciplines, most of which involve a deep concentration (or lack thereof) where you essentially clear your mind of everything (or concentrate on a single mantra, ala om om om). Meditation, frequently practiced, is a great way to achieve calmness and inner peace.

TM: Not Just For Stress Reduction Anymore
Much research has been done over the past couple of decades showing that transcendental meditation, or TM, can be an effective method for reducing stress, but a recent study that appeared in the American Journal of Cardiology shows that it can also help adults with high blood pressure live longer.

Meditation class gains popularity in Pecatonica
Last year, the home at 10076 Fish Hatchery Road served as any other farmhouse. Today, students studying the art of Vipassana meditation remove their shoes, lift the curtain and find a seat on the blue square pillows to begin their journey

Meditation makes sense in stressful times
Endless holiday parties, mounds of lasagna to prepare and a few unrealistic time commitments with a dash of stress make a good recipe for overdoing it. Instead of allowing stress to run your cortisol meter through the roof, consider meditating.

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Guided Meditations: For Developing Calmness, Awareness, and Love by Bodhipaksa

Meditation for Beginners by Jack Kornfield

Meditation for Dummies by Stephan Bodian

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Natura Sound Therapy 2.0
Relax to the sound of babbling brooks, thunderstorms, ocean waves and space music. The program also comes with brainwave frequency patterns that you can use with the sounds.

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