MEDITATIONSPHERE

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A reference companion to the museum — meditation techniques and how to start, mindfulness and focus, and the science and benefits of practice. Every entry, image, and fact is drawn from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.

Techniques & Styles

The ways to practice — mindfulness, transcendental, guided and mantra meditation, breathwork, body scan, loving-kindness, and moving practices.

7 entries

Starting a Practice

Build the habit — posture and breathing, cushions and setup, finding time and quiet, and gentle routines that make a daily sit stick.

11 entries

Mindfulness & Focus

Train the mind — attention and awareness, equanimity and compassion, gratitude and emotional balance, and staying present through the day.

7 entries

Science & Benefits

What research shows — the relaxation response, brain and nervous-system effects, stress and well-being — informational, not medical advice.

9 entries