Five Meditations for Uncertain Times

In moments of uncertainty, it’s only natural to experience anxiety. But learning how to manage it can ensure we have the mental clarity to effectively navigate the storm and to arrive stronger on the other side.    It’s well known that meditation can reduce anxiety. What’s less well known is that meditation comes in a multitude of forms. Here, we look at five distinct types that, according to recent scientific studies, can substantially minimize anxiety.  Binaural Beat Meditation What is it? Binaural beat meditation relies on binaural integration, the experience of hearing a single tone (i.e., pitch) when two different tones are presented to each ear. For instance, if you listen to a tone of 400 Hz in one ear and a tone of 410 Hz in the other, you’ll hear a single tone of 405 Hz! Researchers in New York recently found that listening to binaural recordings for 20 minutes each day for a couple of weeks led to significant reductions in symptoms among those with generalized anxiety disorder.  How to do it Grab a pair of headphones, head to YouTube, search for “binaural meditation”, and click on whichever thumbnail catches your eye. To test if the video is the real deal, check that a different tone is coming through each headphone and that you experience them as a single tone when you have both headphones in. Then sit back, close your eyes, and take a few minutes to enjoy the soothing sounds. Anapanasati Meditation What is it? This meditation, the type adopted by ...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Self-Help Stress Loving Kindness Meditation Mindfulness stress reduction Source Type: blogs