It used to be that Maribeth Riggins-Loy's biggest worries were getting her work done at the office and trying to lose 10 pounds. Now she finds her head churning with fears of "job security, the national and global economy, and what the future will hold for our country."
Riggins-Loy of Brentwood, Tenn., says she's increasingly turning to meditation to try to "quiet her mind." And according to local meditation instructors, she's in good company.
"What I'm seeing is that as the uncertainty of the economy gets worse, there's more interest in meditation to deal with stress," says Lisa Ernst, an instructor with One Dharma Nashville.
Studies have shown that the ancient practice helps to reduce anxiety, depression, pain, stress and insomnia.
There are a lot of ways to meditate. You don't have to chant "Om" in the wilderness -- unless you want to. Here are some different techniques. (More)
Source: Detroit Free Press
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