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Meditation

Meditation is a self-directed practice for inducing a state or relaxation and calming the mind.
How Should I Sit During Meditation?
How should you be sitting during meditation?
Benefits of Meditation for Stress Management.
Stress can have damaging short-term and long-term effects on our bodies. Affecting the body in exactly the opposite ways that stress does, meditation can relax the body and mind.
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