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   Med·i·ta·tion

   /ˌmedəˈtāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action or practice of meditating: "a life of meditation"
   • ▪ a written or spoken discourse expressing considered thoughts on a subject: "his later letters are intense meditations on man's exploitation of his fellows"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from Latin meditatio(n-), from meditari (see meditate).

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › meditationMeditation - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 10, 2024 · Meditation is a type of mind-body medicine. People have meditated for thousands of years. Those who meditate train themselves to focus on one thing, such as their breath. When the mind wanders, the practice of meditation trains the mind to return to the focus. There are many forms of meditation.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMEDITATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ˌmed.ɪˈteɪ.ʃ ə n / us / ˌmed.əˈteɪ.ʃ ə n / Add to word list. the act of giving your attention to only one thing, either as a religious activity or as a way of becoming calm and relaxed: prayer and meditation. She practises meditation. [ C or U ] serious thought or study, or the product of this activity:

5. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › articlesMeditation: What It Is, Benefits & Types - Cleveland Clinic

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   Meditation is a practice that involves focusing or clearing your mind using a combination of mental and physical techniques. Depending on the type of meditation you choose, you can meditate to relax, reduce anxiety and stress, and more.

6. www.yogabasics.com › practice › meditation-basicsWhat Is Meditation? (Definition, History, Types, and Styles)

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   Apr 17, 2024 · Meditation is a mental exercise that involves focusing one’s mind on a particular object, thought, or activity to achieve a state of mental clarity, emotional calmness, increased awareness, and spiritual enlightenment.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › meditationMeditation: Take a stress-reduction break wherever you are -Mayo...

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   Dec 14, 2023 · Meditation is an umbrella term for the many ways to get to a relaxed state. There are many types of meditation and ways to relax that use parts of meditation. All share the same goal of gaining inner peace. Ways to meditate can include: Guided meditation. This is sometimes called guided imagery or visualization.

8. www.headspace.com › meditation-101 › what-is-meditationWhat Is Meditation - Headspace

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   What is meditation? Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person, a new person, or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. You’re not trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. You’re learning to observe them without judgment.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › meditation-mental-exerciseMeditation | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 9, 2024 · meditation, private devotion or mental exercise encompassing various techniques of concentration, contemplation, and abstraction, regarded as conducive to heightened self-awareness, spiritual enlightenment, and physical and mental health. Meditation has been practiced throughout history by adherents of all the world’s religions.