Sitting cross-legged on a pillow?
Blanking out your thoughts completely?
Local devotees of the practice say they've heard it all when it comes to popular notions of the meditative arts.
"A lot of people think the whole purpose is to clear your mind of any thoughts at all," said Craston Artis of Washington Park.
The 32-year-old, who has practiced meditation for about six years, recently began teaching his own style of meditation at Soothe Your Senses spa in Edgewater.
"Clearing your mind totally is almost ridiculous," Artis said with a laugh. "In fact, trying not to think anything at all could drive you crazy. Your mind doesn't turn off." (More)
Source: Chicago Now
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