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    What should I think about while meditating?
    Masha Kouzmenko
    Masha Kouzmenko
    Meditation Coach
    Masha Kouzmenko is a Meditation Coach and the Co-Founder of Silicon Valley Wellness, a company based in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides holistic health education services such as mindfulness meditation and yoga instruction to businesses. She has over five years of meditation and yoga instruction experience and specializes in guided meditation. She has a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
    Masha Kouzmenko
    Meditation Coach
    Expert Answer
    One common misconception about meditating is that it's supposed to clear your mind of any thoughts. Meditating is actually about observing and focusing your thoughts for relaxation and mindfulness. Repeating a mantra can help you to do this.
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    Is meditating hard?
    Masha Kouzmenko
    Masha Kouzmenko
    Meditation Coach
    Masha Kouzmenko is a Meditation Coach and the Co-Founder of Silicon Valley Wellness, a company based in the San Francisco Bay Area that provides holistic health education services such as mindfulness meditation and yoga instruction to businesses. She has over five years of meditation and yoga instruction experience and specializes in guided meditation. She has a BA in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
    Masha Kouzmenko
    Meditation Coach
    Expert Answer
    It may be a little challenging or uncomfortable at first, but you'll get the hang of it! A lot of people think you have to start out as an expert to get anything out if, but the process itself can be very rewarding.
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    Does meditation help with focus in boxing?
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Paul Chernyak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago. He graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2011.
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Expert Answer
    Yes. Having a calm and focused mind helps you to be in the moment, concentrate better, and be more aware. Boxing and many other sports requires quick responses and concentration so it should be of great benefit.
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    Can I meditate while sitting on a bed?
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
    Paul Chernyak is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Chicago. He graduated from the American School of Professional Psychology in 2011.
    Paul Chernyak, LPC
    Licensed Professional Counselor
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    Yes, Meditation comes in many different forms. As long as you are following your particular process and are consistent with it you will be fine.
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    How long should I meditate?
    Rebekka Mars
    Rebekka Mars
    Meditation & Yoga Coach
    Rebekka Mars is a Life, Meditation, and Yoga Coach as well as the Founder of Modern Meditation™. She's located in Sarasota, Florida and also works online with people all around the world. With over ten years of experience, Rebekka specializes in Yoga, meditation, and personal training to help clients embrace their body, mind, and soul to find calmness and balance in everyday life. She holds a BA in English from Lindenwood University and has over 1000 hours of Yoga training, holding her ERYT500 certification. Rebekka also serves as a keynote speaker on the topic of modern mindfulness speaking in person and virtually.
    Rebekka Mars
    Meditation & Yoga Coach
    Expert Answer
    Meditation is most effective when you set aside a certain amount of time every day over a long period. It doesn't necessarily just work overnight—it's more about getting in touch with a deeper part of yourself so you can be less reactive.
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    How do I find time to meditate on a trip?
    Tracy Carver, PhD
    Tracy Carver, PhD
    Licensed Psychologist
    Dr. Tracy Carver is an award-winning Licensed Psychologist based in Austin, Texas. Dr. Carver specializes in counseling for issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and psychedelic integration. She holds a BS in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MA in Educational Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Carver also completed an internship in Clinical Psychology through Harvard University Medical School. She was voted one of the Best Mental Health Professionals in Austin for four years in a row by Austin Fit Magazine. Dr. Carver has been featured in Austin Monthly, Austin Woman Magazine, Life in Travis Heights, and KVUE (the Austin affiliate for ABC News).
    Tracy Carver, PhD
    Licensed Psychologist
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    I think if you can make mediation enjoyable and it's something you enjoy doing, you'll feel a lot more motivated to make it work. The beauty of meditation is that you can do it anywhere—it can happen in the jungle, on an airplane,or at your in-laws' house.
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