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Why Does My Back Hurt When Meditating?

Back pain during meditation can be very distracting and difficult to deal with, especially when you are trying to concentrate. However, the truth is – pain, wherever it arises – is a natural part...

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Guided or Silent Meditation? The Definitive Guide

Almost every beginner starts their meditative journey with guided meditation. And this is indeed, the perfect way to start – with proper guidance. But when is the right time to move on to more...

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How to Deal with Uncomfortable Sensations During Meditation

Discomfort and pain are an inevitable part of life and something that we cannot avoid. However, while pain is unavoidable, suffering is not. So how do we deal with these uncomfortable situations,...

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Why Do I Cry During Meditation?

The practice of meditation tends to expose us to every part of ourselves, even parts we might not be aware of. You might find during your sittings that you start crying for no apparent reason. Or you...

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What Am I Supposed to Feel During Meditation?

You’re sitting there, trying to meditate, following the instructions, and you start thinking, am I doing this right? What exactly am I supposed to be feeling? It’s a familiar situation most...

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How Long and Often Should I Meditate for Anxiety?

The way you meditate completely depends on what your goals are. Someone meditating for personal development reasons will approach it completely differently to someone meditating to relax and relieve...

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