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How Long Does it Take?

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How Long Does It Take to Feel the Benefits of Meditation?

Eve: How long does it take to feel the benefits of meditation? And what is the shortest amount of time one should practise to feel the effects? We all have very different lived experiences, some perhaps a little easier and some a little more difficult. Most people will experience some benefit almost immediately after one session,. Even if that's simply feeling a little more relaxed or focused. The length of the session will also have an impact. If you only have three minutes, i would encourage you to do that rather than doing nothing. Sometimes just pausing for a minute can make all the difference in your day. However, i will lean heavily on the research here to see longer term lasting benefit.

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