What it means
A mind-body practice used as a complementary therapy. Regular meditation can lower stress and anxiety and help with sleep and chronic pain. mindfulnessMYND-ful-nesPaying calm attention to the present moment, noticing thoughts and feelings without judging them.Full entry meditation trains attention on the present moment without judging it. It is used together with, not instead of, medical treatment.
At a glance
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Related terms
relaxation
A state of calm with less physical and mental tension, or the methods used to reach it.
mindfulness
Paying calm attention to the present moment, noticing thoughts and feelings without judging them.
complementary
Used together with something else to complete it; in health care, a therapy used alongside standard medical treatment.