Headspace's 1-minute meditation (video)

Headspace; Ananda (Dharma Buddhist Meditation), Jen B., Dhr. Seven (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

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A little meditation goes a long way

The many benefits of meditation for our mental and physical health are well documented, relief from:

• anxiety
• depression
• chronic pain
• high blood pressure
• insomnia.

That's right. Get healthier, more restful sleep. Eat better with fewer comfort (junk) foods. These benefits are even greater when we practice meditation consistently.

Former monk and Headspace Co-Founder Andy Puddicombe TED Talk

In fact, the frequency of meditation sessions is more important than how long they are. According to Headspace co-founder and former Buddhist monk Andy Puddicombe (wiki):

Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness

“The most important thing is finding a time length which feels achievable and keeps us feeling motivated. Without this, it will never become part of an established daily routine.”

Research backs this up. A study published in 2018 showed that while 10 days of Headspace resulted in an 11% decrease in stress, 30 days reduced stress by 32%.

So, for example, 5 minutes a day, every day of the week, is likely more beneficial than 20 or even 60 minutes one day a week.

Get the meditation app: headspace.com

This news should be encouraging to meditation beginners, those with busy schedules, or anyone feeling overwhelmed.

By practicing even a bite-sized meditation each day, we can feel calmer, clearer, and more content within ourselves over time. More

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