Meditation has been around for 5,000 years. This ancient practice has transcended over the years to the point of modern science being able to study and understand it at a deeper level. Join me on this episode to hear more history and tips to implement right now! References:

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Chow, S. (2021, March 19). Meditation History. News-Medical.Net. https://www.news-medical.net/health/Meditation-History.aspx

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Russo, M. A., Santarelli, D. M., & O'Rourke, D. (2017). The physiological effects of slow breathing in the healthy human. Breathe (Sheffield, England), 13(4), 298–309. https://doi.org/10.1183/20734735.009817

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