Meditation

Concentrating on an object, a word, or an idea with the aim of inducing an altered state of consciousness. At its deepest level, meditation can resemble a trance. More commonly, it is a calming therapy and can be a way of reducing stress levels and treating stressrelated disorders. A common form of meditation practised in the west is transcendental meditation (TM).

 

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