{"id":27968,"date":"2021-07-05T07:31:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T05:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=27968"},"modified":"2025-09-28T08:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T08:54:04","slug":"meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/sportstyle\/meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- post header -->\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumn\">\n    <div class=\"col breadcrumb\">\n        <a href=\"\/de\/\">Startseite<\/a>\/\n        <a href=\"\/de\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a>\/\n        Meditation\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowPostHeaderImage headerImageAnim\">\n    <div class=\"scrollAnim\" \n        id=\"postHeaderImage\"\n         style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;        aspect-ratio:2        ;\" >\n    <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Woman sitting in typical meditation pose\"\n        class=\"\"\n        src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Meditation_H-1.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;        object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n        <\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide rowPostHeader\">\n    <div id=\"postHeaderText\" class=\"col tcenter\" >\n        <div class=\"cat\"><a class=\"secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/category\/sportstyle\/\">Sportstyle<\/a><\/div>\n        <div id=\"headerSocialIcons\" class=\"headerSocialIcons tleft\">\n            <a class=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsportstyle%2Fmeditation%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"linkedin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/sharing\/share-offsite\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsportstyle%2Fmeditation%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"x\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/sportstyle\/meditation\/&#038;text=\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n            <a class=\"pinterest\" href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.puma-catchup.com%2Fde%2Fsportstyle%2Fmeditation%2F\" target=\"blank\"><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <h1 class=\"\" >Meditation<\/h1>\n        <div class=\"articleintro\" >Vorteile, Methoden und Einstiegsm\u00f6glichkeiten<\/div>\n        <div class=\"date\">5. Juli 2021 <\/div>\n\n        <div id=\"\" class=\"headerSocialIconsMobile tcenter mobile\">\n            <a class=\"sharing\" id=\"mobileshare\" onclick='navigator.share({ \"title\": &quot;Meditation&quot;, \"text\": &quot;Meditation. You\\u2019ve probably heard about it in the media a million times lately, and the topic can be intimidating if you have never done it. But meditation doesn\\u2019t have to be daunting and by diving into a practise of some sort you will quickly notice improvements to your quality of life. We have outlined some simple meditation methods and tips to get started. 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Wahrscheinlich haben Sie in letzter Zeit in den Medien eine Million Mal davon geh\u00f6rt, und das Thema kann einsch\u00fcchternd wirken, wenn Sie es noch nie praktiziert haben. Aber Meditation muss nicht be\u00e4ngstigend sein, und wenn Sie sich auf eine Art von Praxis einlassen, werden Sie schnell eine Verbesserung Ihrer Lebensqualit\u00e4t feststellen. Wir haben einige einfache Meditationsmethoden und Tipps f\u00fcr den Anfang zusammengestellt. Atmen Sie tief ein, lehnen Sie sich zur\u00fcck, entspannen Sie sich und genie\u00dfen Sie es!<\/span>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><b>Was ist das?<\/b><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><strong>Bei der Meditation wenden Sie eine Technik an - z. B. Achtsamkeit oder die Konzentration auf ein Objekt, einen Gedanken oder eine T\u00e4tigkeit -, um Ihre Aufmerksamkeit und Ihr Bewusstsein zu schulen.<\/strong> Dadurch kann man einen geistig klaren und emotional stabilen Zustand des Seins erreichen.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Bei der Meditation geht es nicht darum, ein anderer Mensch zu werden oder seine Gedanken und Gef\u00fchle abzuschalten. Es geht einfach darum zu lernen, diese nat\u00fcrlichen Fluktuationen vorurteilsfrei und mit Mitgef\u00fchl zu beobachten. <strong>Es ist eine \u00dcbung und eine F\u00e4higkeit - genau wie das Training eines Muskels,<\/strong> Wir m\u00fcssen den Geist trainieren, und so wie jedes Training anders ist, wird auch keine Meditationssitzung jemals gleich sein. Das ist in Ordnung! Wir streben nicht nach Perfektion.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><b>Warum sollten Sie es versuchen?\u00a0<\/b><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Wenn wir meditieren, k\u00fcmmern wir uns auf eine Weise um uns selbst, die zun\u00e4chst subtil erscheinen mag. Aber es gibt tats\u00e4chlich <strong>Tausende von Vorteilen, die sich aus der Meditation ergeben, und die wissenschaftliche Forschung beginnt zu best\u00e4tigen, was alte Traditionen seit Jahrhunderten praktiziert haben.<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><b><i>Mentaler Nutzen\u00a0<\/i><\/b><br\/>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mehr Klarheit, Mitgef\u00fchl und Widerstandsf\u00e4higkeit<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Verringerung von Angstzust\u00e4nden, Umherschweifen der Gedanken und negativen Gedankenschleifen<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Gesteigerte Lebensqualit\u00e4t<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Geringeres Risiko einer Depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><b><i>Physische Vorteile\u00a0<\/i><\/b><br\/>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Stimuliert das parasympathische Nervensystem, was zu einem Abbau von Stresshormonen f\u00fchrt<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">F\u00fchrt zu einer Senkung von Blutdruck, Entz\u00fcndungen, Herzfrequenz und Sauerstoffverbrauch<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Kann chronische Schmerzen im K\u00f6rper verringern<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">F\u00fchrt zu einem h\u00f6heren Energieniveau, verbesserter Immunit\u00e4t und Schlafqualit\u00e4t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/><b><i>Emotionale Vorteile\u00a0<\/i><\/b><br\/>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Es kommt zu einer Neuverdrahtung, wodurch Angst, Furcht und Aggression abgebaut werden.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Signifikante Zunahme von Mitgef\u00fchl und positiven Valenzgef\u00fchlen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><b>Welcher Typ?\u00a0<\/b><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Meditation ist eine uralte Tradition, die in der modernen Zeit aufgegriffen wird, und dementsprechend gibt es viele verschiedene Stile und Methoden. <strong>Ganz gleich, ob Sie Stress abbauen, spirituelle Erleuchtung finden oder Ihren Fluss durch Bewegung befreien wollen - es gibt einen Stil f\u00fcr Sie.<\/strong><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Der Einfachheit halber haben wir diese in sieben popul\u00e4re Typen unterteilt, aber die Liste ist keineswegs ersch\u00f6pfend. Wenn eine davon Ihr Interesse geweckt hat, recherchieren Sie und probieren Sie sie aus. <strong>Denken Sie daran: Es gibt keinen richtigen oder falschen Weg zu meditieren.<\/strong> Am wichtigsten ist es, eine Praxis zu finden, die Ihren individuellen Bed\u00fcrfnissen entspricht und zu Ihrer Pers\u00f6nlichkeit und Ihrem Zeitplan passt.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Achtsamkeitsmeditation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/><i>Einer der beliebtesten Stile, die im Westen gelehrt werden. Bei dieser Methode achten Sie auf Ihre Gedanken, w\u00e4hrend sie vorbeiziehen, ohne zu urteilen und ohne sich einzumischen. Man beobachtet einfach und achtet darauf, was in diesem Moment auftaucht. Sie verbindet Konzentration mit Achtsamkeit, und oft beginnt eine Sitzung mit der Konzentration auf ein Objekt oder den Atem.\u00a0<\/i><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Meditation der liebenden G\u00fcte<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/><i>Um die Gef\u00fchle des Mitgef\u00fchls und der Freundlichkeit zu steigern; durch diese Praxis \u00f6ffnet man sich, um Liebe zu empfangen und an Freunde, Bekannte und schlie\u00dflich alle Lebewesen zu senden.\u00a0<\/i><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Body Scan oder Progressive Meditation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/><i>Dabei wird oft systematisch ein K\u00f6rperteil nach dem anderen angespannt und entspannt, wodurch eine Welle der Entspannung im ganzen K\u00f6rper entsteht und die K\u00f6rperwahrnehmung gesteigert wird.\u00a0<\/i><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Spirituelle Meditation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/><i>\u00c4hnlich wie beim traditionellen religi\u00f6sen Gebet: Suche nach einer tieferen Verbindung zu deinem Gott oder dem Universum durch Stille oder gesprochenes Gebet.\u00a0<\/i><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bewegung Meditation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/><i>Eine aktive Form der Meditation, bei der die Bewegung den Prozess leitet. Kann wie Gehen aussehen, <\/i><i>tai chi, qigong <\/i><i>oder andere Formen der sanften Bewegung. Gut f\u00fcr diejenigen, die Schwierigkeiten haben, l\u00e4ngere Zeit still zu sitzen, und f\u00fcr diejenigen, die sich in Bewegung leichter konzentrieren k\u00f6nnen.\u00a0<\/i><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mantra-Meditation<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/><i>Die Verwendung eines sich wiederholenden Klangs, um den Geist zu kl\u00e4ren. Das kann ein Wort, ein Klang oder ein Satz sein, wie z. B. OM.\u00a0<\/i><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fokussierte Meditation:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<br\/><i>Konzentration auf einen der f\u00fcnf Sinne, indem Sie Ihr ganzes Bewusstsein auf diesen lenken. Beispiele sind das Z\u00e4hlen von Gebetsperlen, das Anstarren einer Kerzenflamme oder das H\u00f6ren eines Gongs.<\/i><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><br\/><b>Wie kommt man da rein? <\/b><br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<br\/>Viele Menschen scheinen zu glauben, dass sie einfach nicht meditieren k\u00f6nnen oder irgendwie \u2018schlecht\u2019 darin sind. Das ist wirklich nicht der Fall. <strong>Absolut jeder kann meditieren, und es gibt nicht so etwas wie \u2018schlecht\u2019 oder \u2018gut\u2019 darin zu sein.<\/strong> Wie bei jeder anderen Form des Trainings kommt es auch hier auf \u00dcbung und Best\u00e4ndigkeit an.<br\/>\n<br\/>Also <b>klein anfangen <\/b>- Mehrere kurze Sitzungen von 5 bis 10 Minuten pro Woche sind besser als eine lange Marathonsitzung einmal pro Woche. Versuchen Sie, immer zur gleichen Tageszeit zu meditieren, um es sich leichter zur Gewohnheit zu machen. Wahrhaftig, <strong>Regelm\u00e4\u00dfigkeit ist der Schl\u00fcssel.<\/strong> Meditation ist eine Kunst und braucht Zeit, um sie zu beherrschen, also seien Sie am Anfang nicht zu streng mit sich. Experimentieren Sie mit verschiedenen Stilen, bis Sie einen gefunden haben, der am besten zu Ihnen passt.<br\/>\n<br\/>\u00a0<br\/>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row text single -->\n<div class=\"gradientnone\">\n<div class=\"row rowSingleColumnWide spacing\">\n    <div class=\"col articleText\">\n        <div class=\"textStyle_2b\" ><span class=\"textStyle_intro\">Es gibt kein Ziel bei der \u00dcbung, die Idee ist einfach, aufzutauchen und mit allem, was da ist, pr\u00e4sent zu sein. Selbst wenn Ihr Geist w\u00e4hrend der Sitzung sehr besch\u00e4ftigt ist, geht es darum, pr\u00e4sent zu sein - die Wissenschaft zeigt, dass allein der Versuch zu meditieren ausreicht, um die Entspannungsreaktion des K\u00f6rpers hervorzurufen. Denken Sie also nicht zu viel dar\u00fcber nach, sondern tun Sie es einfach. Nehmen Sie einen Tag nach dem anderen und genie\u00dfen Sie es!<\/span>\n<\/div>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- row headline -->\n<div class=\"row headlineBlock rowSingleColumnWide\">\n    <div class=\"col\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2px;\">\n        <h2 >Alles \u00fcber Meditation<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row articleMulti2 spacing\">\n\t    <div class=\"col articleTeaser\" >\n\t\t\t<a class=\"hoverzooma  scrollAnim\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/sportstyle\/boost-your-confidence-with-meditation\/\" \n\t\t\t     tabindex=\"-1\" \n\t\t\t    id=\"12090\"\n\t\t\t     style=\"width:100%;position:relative;overflow:hidden;\t\t\t    aspect-ratio:1\t\t\t    ;\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\"\n\t\t\t    class=\"hoverZoom\"\n\t\t\t    src=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Meditation_H.jpg\" style=\"transition: 0.35s all;height:100%;width:100%;\t\t\t    object-position: 50% 0%; object-fit: cover;\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/category\/sportstyle\/\" class=\"secondary2\" style=\"margin-top: 17px;\">Sportstyle<\/a>\n\t        <h4>St\u00e4rken Sie Ihr Selbstvertrauen mit Meditation<\/h4>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"description shortExcerpt\">\n\t\t\t\tMeditation hat ihren Weg in die Business-Seminare gefunden und ist ein Grundnahrungsmittel im Arsenal von Life Coaches \u00fcberall. Aber viele Menschen denken bei dem Wort Meditation immer noch an stille M\u00f6nche. Ein Bild, das nicht wirklich Zuversicht ausstrahlt, wie wir es im Westen sehen.\n\nIn diesem Artikel werden wir Ihnen zeigen, warum das nicht stimmt und wie Sie Ihr Selbstvertrauen durch Meditation st\u00e4rken k\u00f6nnen.\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<a class=\"primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/de\/sportstyle\/boost-your-confidence-with-meditation\/\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-trp-gettext=\"\">Story lesen<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meditation. Wahrscheinlich haben Sie in letzter Zeit in den Medien eine Million Mal davon geh\u00f6rt, und das Thema kann einsch\u00fcchternd wirken, wenn Sie es noch nie praktiziert haben. Aber Meditation muss nicht be\u00e4ngstigend sein, und wenn Sie sich auf eine Art von Praxis einlassen, werden Sie schnell eine Verbesserung Ihrer Lebensqualit\u00e4t feststellen. Wir haben einige einfache Meditationsmethoden und Tipps f\u00fcr den Anfang zusammengestellt. Atmen Sie tief ein, lehnen Sie sich zur\u00fcck, entspannen Sie sich und genie\u00dfen Sie es!<br \/>\n\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":27040,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"is_top_article":false,"is_featured_article":true,"EasyPostViewCounter":929,"meta-headline":"Meditation","footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"class_list":["post-27968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sportstyle"],"fullData":{"ID":27968,"post_author":"13","post_date":"2021-07-05 07:31:04","post_date_gmt":"2021-07-05 05:31:04","post_content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":27040},\"headline\":\"Meditation\",\"content\":\"Benefits, Methods \\u0026amp; How to Get Into It\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Meditation. You\\u0026rsquo;ve probably heard about it in the media a million times lately, and the topic can be intimidating if you have never done it. But meditation doesn\\u0026rsquo;t have to be daunting and by diving into a practise of some sort you will quickly notice improvements to your quality of life. We have outlined some simple meditation methods and tips to get started. 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It is simply about learning to observe these natural fluctuations with non-judgement and compassion. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;It is a practise and a skill \\u0026ndash; just like training a muscle,\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; we must train the mind and just like how every workout is different, no meditation session will ever be the same. That is okay! 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If one sparks your interest, do some research and give it a shot. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Remember: there is absolutely no right or wrong way to meditate.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; It is most important to find a practise that will meet your individual needs and complements your personality and schedule.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Mindfulness Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;One of the most popular styles taught in the West; in this method you pay attention to your thoughts as they pass, without judgement and without getting involved. You simply observe and watch what is coming up in the moment. It combines concentration with awareness, and often a session begins by focusing on an object or your breath.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Loving-kindness Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;For increasing feelings of compassion and kindness; through this practice one opens themselves to receive and send love to their friends, acquaintances and eventually all living beings.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Body Scan or Progressive Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Often involves systematically tightening and relaxing one part of the body at a time,\\u0026nbsp; forming a wave of relaxation throughout the body and increasing bodily awareness.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Spiritual Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Similar to traditional religious praying; seeking deeper connection to your God or the Universe through silence or spoken prayer.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Movement Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;An active form of meditation with movement guiding your process. Can look like walking, \\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;tai chi, qigong \\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;or other forms of gentle motion. Good for those who have trouble sitting still for long periods of time, and those who naturally find it easier to concentrate while moving.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Mantra Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Using a repetitive sound to clear the mind. Can be a word, sound or phrase, such as OM.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Focused Meditation:\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Involves concentration using any of the five senses, channeling all your awareness onto this. Examples include counting prayer beads, staring at a candle flame or listening to a gong.\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;How to get into it? \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Many people seem to believe that they simply can\\u0026rsquo;t meditate or are somehow \\u0026lsquo;bad\\u0026rsquo; at it. This really isn\\u0026rsquo;t the case. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Absolutely anyone can meditate and there is no such thing as being \\u0026lsquo; bad\\u0026rsquo; or \\u0026lsquo;good\\u0026rsquo; at it.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; It\\u0026rsquo;s all about practise and consistency, just like any other form of training.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;So \\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;start small \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026ndash; a few short sessions of 5 to 10 minutes per week is better than one long marathon session once a week. Try meditating around the same time of day to more easily form a habit. Truly, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;regularity is key.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; Meditation is a skill and takes time to master, so go easy on yourself when you first begin. Experiment with different styles until you have found one that best suits you.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;There is no goal with the practise, the idea is simply to show up and be present with whatever is there. Even if your mind is very busy in the session, the point is showing up \\u0026ndash; science indicates that just the attempt of meditating is enough to invoke the relaxation response on the body. So don\\u0026rsquo;t overthink it, just do it. Take it one day at a time and enjoy!\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-headline {\"h1\":\"All about meditation\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"h2\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-article-multi {\"migrateBlock\":true,\"numArticles\":2,\"title\":\"All about meditation\",\"icon\":\"\",\"manualArticles\":[{\"id\":12090},{\"id\":4289}],\"mode\":\"manual\",\"aspect\":\"1\",\"category\":[],\"articles\":\"\",\"includeTopStories\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->","post_title":"Meditation","post_excerpt":"Meditation. You\u2019ve probably heard about it in the media a million times lately, and the topic can be intimidating if you have never done it. But meditation doesn\u2019t have to be daunting and by diving into a practise of some sort you will quickly notice improvements to your quality of life. We have outlined some simple meditation methods and tips to get started. Take a deep breath, sit back, relax and enjoy!\n\u00a0\n","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"meditation","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-09-28 08:54:04","post_modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 08:54:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.puma-catchup.com\/?p=27968","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw","ancestors":[],"page_template":"","post_category":[3],"tags_input":[],"id":27968,"author":"13","date":"2021-07-05 07:31:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-05 05:31:04","content":"<!-- wp:puma\/row-post-header {\"image\":{\"id\":27040},\"headline\":\"Meditation\",\"content\":\"Benefits, Methods \\u0026amp; How to Get Into It\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Meditation. You\\u0026rsquo;ve probably heard about it in the media a million times lately, and the topic can be intimidating if you have never done it. But meditation doesn\\u0026rsquo;t have to be daunting and by diving into a practise of some sort you will quickly notice improvements to your quality of life. We have outlined some simple meditation methods and tips to get started. Take a deep breath, sit back, relax and enjoy!\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;What is it?\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Meditation is a practice where you use a technique \\u0026ndash; such as mindfulness, or focusing on an object, thought, or activity \\u0026ndash; to train your attention and awareness.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; Through this, one can reach a mentally clear and emotionally stable state of being.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Meditation isn\\u0026rsquo;t about becoming a different person or turning off your thoughts and feelings. It is simply about learning to observe these natural fluctuations with non-judgement and compassion. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;It is a practise and a skill \\u0026ndash; just like training a muscle,\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; we must train the mind and just like how every workout is different, no meditation session will ever be the same. That is okay! 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But there are actually \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;thousands of benefits arising from meditation, and scientific research is starting to confirm what ancient traditions have been practicing for centuries.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Mental Benefits\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Increased clarity, compassion and resilience\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Decreased anxiety, mind-wandering and negative mental loops\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Raised quality of life\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Lower risk of depression\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Physical Benefits\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in reduction of stress hormones\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Leads to lower blood pressure, inflammation,\\u0026nbsp; heart rate and oxygen consumption\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Can decrease chronic pain in the body\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Results in higher energy levels, improved immunity and sleep quality\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Emotional Benefits\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Rewiring occurs, reducing fear, anxiety and aggression\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Significant increases in compassion and positive valence emotions\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ul\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;Which type?\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Meditation is an ancient tradition being embraced in the modern age, and as a result there are many different styles and methods out there. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Whether you\\u0026rsquo;re looking to reduce stress, find spiritual enlightenment or free your flow through movement, there is a style for you.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;For ease, we have separated these into seven popular types, but the list is not exhaustive by any means. If one sparks your interest, do some research and give it a shot. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Remember: there is absolutely no right or wrong way to meditate.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; It is most important to find a practise that will meet your individual needs and complements your personality and schedule.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Mindfulness Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;One of the most popular styles taught in the West; in this method you pay attention to your thoughts as they pass, without judgement and without getting involved. You simply observe and watch what is coming up in the moment. It combines concentration with awareness, and often a session begins by focusing on an object or your breath.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Loving-kindness Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;For increasing feelings of compassion and kindness; through this practice one opens themselves to receive and send love to their friends, acquaintances and eventually all living beings.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Body Scan or Progressive Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Often involves systematically tightening and relaxing one part of the body at a time,\\u0026nbsp; forming a wave of relaxation throughout the body and increasing bodily awareness.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Spiritual Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Similar to traditional religious praying; seeking deeper connection to your God or the Universe through silence or spoken prayer.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Movement Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;An active form of meditation with movement guiding your process. Can look like walking, \\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;tai chi, qigong \\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;or other forms of gentle motion. Good for those who have trouble sitting still for long periods of time, and those who naturally find it easier to concentrate while moving.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Mantra Meditation\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Using a repetitive sound to clear the mind. Can be a word, sound or phrase, such as OM.\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;li aria-level=\\u0026quot;1\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;Focused Meditation:\\u0026lt;\/li\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;\/ol\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;i\\u0026gt;Involves concentration using any of the five senses, channeling all your awareness onto this. Examples include counting prayer beads, staring at a candle flame or listening to a gong.\\u0026lt;\/i\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;How to get into it? \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;Many people seem to believe that they simply can\\u0026rsquo;t meditate or are somehow \\u0026lsquo;bad\\u0026rsquo; at it. This really isn\\u0026rsquo;t the case. \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;Absolutely anyone can meditate and there is no such thing as being \\u0026lsquo; bad\\u0026rsquo; or \\u0026lsquo;good\\u0026rsquo; at it.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; It\\u0026rsquo;s all about practise and consistency, just like any other form of training.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;So \\u0026lt;b\\u0026gt;start small \\u0026lt;\/b\\u0026gt;\\u0026ndash; a few short sessions of 5 to 10 minutes per week is better than one long marathon session once a week. Try meditating around the same time of day to more easily form a habit. Truly, \\u0026lt;strong\\u0026gt;regularity is key.\\u0026lt;\/strong\\u0026gt; Meditation is a skill and takes time to master, so go easy on yourself when you first begin. Experiment with different styles until you have found one that best suits you.\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\u0026nbsp;\\u0026lt;br\/\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-text-single {\"content\":\"\\u0026lt;span class=\\u0026quot;textStyle_intro\\u0026quot;\\u0026gt;There is no goal with the practise, the idea is simply to show up and be present with whatever is there. Even if your mind is very busy in the session, the point is showing up \\u0026ndash; science indicates that just the attempt of meditating is enough to invoke the relaxation response on the body. So don\\u0026rsquo;t overthink it, just do it. Take it one day at a time and enjoy!\\u0026lt;\/span\\u0026gt;\\n\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"aspect\":\"0\",\"style\":\"2b\",\"firstletter\":\"\",\"gradient\":\"none\",\"spacing\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-headline {\"h1\":\"All about meditation\",\"width\":\"Wide\",\"h2\":\"\",\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/--><!-- wp:puma\/row-article-multi {\"migrateBlock\":true,\"numArticles\":2,\"title\":\"All about meditation\",\"icon\":\"\",\"manualArticles\":[{\"id\":12090},{\"id\":4289}],\"mode\":\"manual\",\"aspect\":\"1\",\"category\":[],\"articles\":\"\",\"includeTopStories\":true,\"previewImage\":\"\",\"lock\":\"\",\"metadata\":\"\",\"className\":\"\",\"TrpContentRestriction\":{\"restriction_type\":\"exclude\",\"selected_languages\":[],\"panel_open\":true}} \/-->","title":"Meditation","excerpt":"Meditation. Wahrscheinlich haben Sie in letzter Zeit in den Medien eine Million Mal davon geh\u00f6rt, und das Thema kann einsch\u00fcchternd wirken, wenn Sie es noch nie praktiziert haben. Aber Meditation muss nicht be\u00e4ngstigend sein, und wenn Sie sich auf eine Art von Praxis einlassen, werden Sie schnell eine Verbesserung Ihrer Lebensqualit\u00e4t feststellen. Wir haben einige einfache Meditationsmethoden und Tipps f\u00fcr den Anfang zusammengestellt. Atmen Sie tief ein, lehnen Sie sich zur\u00fcck, entspannen Sie sich und genie\u00dfen Sie es!\n\u00a0","status":"publish","password":"","name":"Meditation","modified":"2025-09-28 08:54:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28 08:54:04","content_filtered":"","parent":0,"type":"post","mime_type":"","template":"","category":[3],"datetime_local":"5. Juli 2021 um 05:31","date_local":"5. 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