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Count Your Breaths

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Benef its ofMEDITATI N

A THICKER BRAINBrain scans of meditators show increased thickness in regions of the cortex associated with higher

decision making.

UCLA,

MENTAL BALM

Johns Hopkins,

COMPASSION

compassion for others but helps with receiving compassion and self-compassion.

Stanford,

HEALTHIER HEART

MIT/Harvard/Mass General,

Genius Teacher

30-45 minute meditation guide

TIME: 30 to 45 minutes per day, 5 to 6 days per week.

POSTURE: Sit on the floor, a bench or chair in a comfortable position in a private,

quiet room free of electronics.

GAZE: Softly focus on the floor about 3 feet in front of you. Let

your eyes remain open.

BREATHE: Turn your attention to the breath. Count each inhale and exhale until

you reach 10. Then, start over at one.

CLEAR YOUR MIND: Let go of any interrupting thoughts. Continue to relax and repeat counting to 10 for at least

30 minutes.