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Duringstressful timeslike these, coping tools like this can be particularly useful.

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“Meditation can provide that compass.”

You don’t have to take a two-year vow of silence to reap meditation’s benefits, though.

There’s no right or wrong way to meditate, but these guidelines can help get you started.

Then you should sit for an hour."

Wouldn’t that be nice?

Feel the earth underneath your feet.

Bring one hand to the belly and take a deep breath."

To help keep your breath steady, picture a balloon inflating and deflating with each inhale and exhale.

If that’s working for you, keep it up.

An easy way to parse out what works for you is bydownloading an app.

Here, a few of our favorites.

Studies have shown that these beneficial effects include reduced blood pressure, eased anxiety, and help with insomnia.

Different Types of Meditation

So, what exactlyareyour options when it comes to meditation style?

You’ve got hundreds to choose from though perhaps you don’t have to.

Many people incorporate elements of several different styles into a single meditation to create their own unique practice.

That said, the following are among the most popular types.

In mindfulness meditation, it’s all about your breath.

Yep that’s it.

According to Simon, “The fact that you are noticing that your mind is wanderingisthe practice.”

And remember, there’s no finite measure of successful meditation.

If you start feeling self-critical, and that softens, that is progress.