Basic Information about Meditation

Meditation is an ancient form of relaxation. It can be done through silent prayer, contemplation, and with movement exercises. Some movement exercises are Tai Chi, Yoga, and Walking Meditation. Every form of meditation requires concentration and patience. Meditation can be done anytime of the day. It is recommended to meditate in the morning or before bedtime. 

There are many purposes for doing meditation. It can release tension, it can make you feel happy, and it calms the mind. In addition, meditation has some health benefits such as lowering your blood pressure, clearing the mind, and by helping your sleep pattern. Meditation can be done by sitting down, laying down, or with a slow movement. Last, meditation can be done with some breathing exercises, saying words or phrases, and with the use of sound.  

For more information, I recommend reading Teen Mental Health Meditation, by Andrew Moore, published in 2009, which has some helpful techniques to meditate.  Also, I would recommend reading Web MD and Mayo Clinic for more health information regarding meditation. Thanks for reading this post. 

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