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The Genius Life
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The Hypometabolic State of Restful Alertness
When you meditate, you experience a unique fourth state of consciousness. This is the hypometabolic state of restful alertness known as the relaxation response. With meditation, the longest you can sustain the relaxation response is about 20 minutes. The mantra helps you to forget that you're meditating and start dreaming again.
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