20 MAY 2023
Meditation to control hypertension
Breath Meditation
Breath meditation is one of the most popular meditation techniques which involves observing one's breath without trying to control it.
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Mindfulness Meditation
The method requires the practitioner to focus on the activity one is engaged in.
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Vipassana Meditation
Vipassana is an ancient Buddhist meditation which involves observing one's thoughts and emotions as they are, without judging or dwelling on them.
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Transcendental Meditation
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi designed this technique in the 1950s. Transcendental Meditation entails silently chanting a mantra.
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Loving-Kindness Meditation
Loving-kindness meditation involves focusing on feelings of empathy and affection for yourself and others while meditating.
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Body Scan Meditation
Body Scan meditation incorporates paying attention to various areas of one's body and observing any sensations that appear without passing judgement.
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Visualisation Meditation
It is a technique that aims to promote relaxation, tranquillity, and serenity by visualising positive images, scenes, or individuals.
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