Meditation: For a Guru or You?
A Reminder at the American River

The mind and body practice that is known as meditation has evidence of improving psychological balance, increasing calmness and physical relaxation, healing the body, and enhancing overall health and well-being.
There are many types of meditation, but most have four elements in common: a quiet location with as few distractions as possible; a specific, comfortable posture (sitting, lying down, walking, or in other positions); a focus of attention (a specially chosen word or set of words, an object, or the sensations of the breath); and an open attitude (letting distractions come and go naturally without judging them).
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Reduces Stress
Ease Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression
Promotes Emotional Health
Enhances Self-Awareness
Lengthens Attention Spanย
May Reduce Age-Related Memory Loss
Can Generate Kindness and Improve Self-Compassionย
May Reduce Symptoms of IBS and Ulcerative Colitis
May Improve sleep
Can Reduce Blood Pressure
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Breathingย Meditation
Mindfulnessย Meditation
Focusย Meditation
Movementย Meditationย or Walkingย Meditation
Mantraย Meditation
Buddhistย Meditationย such as Loving Kindness
Christianย Meditationย or Spiritualย Meditation
Guidedย Meditation (I love, love, love Joe Dispenza meditations)
Transcendental Meditation
Progressive Relaxation Meditation
Tony Robbins said: YOU are the Guru. So there you have it.
Lots of Love. xo -a