Originally published April 13 2005
Mayo Clinic offers meditation tips for beginners
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The famed Mayo Clinic in Minnesota offers a few tips for those who may be considering taking up meditation as a compliment to their other health care strategies. Among other things, the clinic says you should choose a technique that fits your lifestyle; start with five-minute sessions and work up to 20 minutes eventually; not become discouraged if your attention wanders while you're meditating; and make meditation a regular part of your life.The clinic says medication can be a great way to relax, and stay in good mental and physical health.
- Meditation is gaining attention as a potential way to maintain well-being and good health.
- It can calm your mind, relax your body, and soothe your spirit.
- In addition, it's inexpensive and its risks are minimal.
- They've been around for thousands of years.
- Anyone can meditate, regardless of religious or cultural background.
- * Select a meditation technique that fits your lifestyle and belief system.
- Many people build meditation into their daily routine.
- Start with 5-minute meditation sessions once or twice a day and work up to 20 minutes each time.
- Be kind to yourself as you get started.
- If you're meditating and your attention wanders, slowly return to the object, sensation or movement you're focusing on.
- * Make meditation part of your life.
- Many people prefer to start and end their day with a period of meditation.
- Others prefer to take meditation breaks during the day.
- Experiment and find out what works best for you.
All content posted on this site is commentary or opinion and is protected under Free Speech. Truth Publishing LLC takes sole responsibility for all content. Truth Publishing sells no hard products and earns no money from the recommendation of products. NaturalNews.com is presented for educational and commentary purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice from any licensed practitioner. Truth Publishing assumes no responsibility for the use or misuse of this material. For the full terms of usage of this material, visit www.NaturalNews.com/terms.shtml