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MEDITATION Flashcards

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Meditation

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Meditation involves various methods of concentration, reflection, or focusing thoughts to SUPPRESS the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, helping to reduce stress and promote relaxation.

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Types of Meditation:

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Zen Meditation
Sufism
Transcendental Meditation

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Zen Meditation:

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Focuses on respiration to achieve mindfulness and relaxation.

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Sufism

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Uses frantic dancing and prayer as practices to reach heightened states of consciousness.

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Transcendental Meditation

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Involves the repetition of a mantra (a sound) selected for each person, which helps block out distracting thoughts and allows deeper relaxation.

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