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Table of Contents

Introduction

What is meditation?

History

Meditation Categories

Meditation elements

Meditation tools

Meditation in the modern world

The benefits of meditation

Reduces stress

Decreases symptoms of illness

Improves heart health

Decreases muscle tension

Increases metabolism

Slows the brain aging process

Improves psychological well-being

Improves concentration

Assists addicts in recovery

Meditation and the mind

Left Hippocampus

Posterior Cingulate

Temporo Parietal Junction (TPJ)

Amygdala

Putting it all together

Meditation and the body

How meditation affects the body

Putting it all together

Calming the mind and the body

Benefits of calming the mind and body at the same time

How to calm the mind and body

Calming the mind and body separately

Meditation in movement

What is movement meditation?

Movement meditation in practice

Popular Asanas

Meditation by observation

What is observation meditation?

Benefits of observation meditation

How to practice observation meditation

Meditation with affirmations

What are affirmations?

Benefits of meditation with affirmations

How to create affirmations

How to meditate with affirmations

Creating a daily practice

How do I create a daily practice?

Doing your daily practice

Daily meditation for the soul

Journal meditation

Conclusion