Well, consider intermittent silence to be the modified push-up of meditation.

You dont have to focus on any intention, your breath, or anything else.

While Dr. Bhatta practices intermittent silence with his eyes closed, Mattingly says this isnt necessarily a must.

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What are the benefits of intermittent silence?

For one thing, intermittent silence gives the brain time to rest.

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If you dont take breaks, it will become exhausted.

That, he says, can lead to feeling anxious or on edge.

Laurasia Mattingly, meditation teacher

Mattingly agrees.

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So, if guided meditations arent for you, no big deal.

Even if its just 10 minutes worth.

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