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“ OM ”

Imagine for a moment a quite tranquil room with 20-25 people sitting in a comfortable position. Their eyes are closed and the room is silent. They may look like they aren’t doing anything, and in a sense they are not—other than concentrating in total stillness on the sensation of air moving in and out of their bodies as they breathe.
Meditation is an approach that offers a unique way to help people cope with stress, pain, and chronic illness. The people in this room suffer from a broad range of medical conditions, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, chronic pain, high blood pressure and many stress-related disorders. Meditation can induce deep states of relaxation, at times directly improve physical symptoms and help people lead full and satisfying lives.
Meditation is the act of focusing your attention on one thing—your breath or a mental image or phrase, known as a mantra, and being completely anchored in the moment. It brings a sense ...