-- based in a Hindu school of thought (there are others) China - Between 3rd and 6th century BC - Shou Zhong – roughly translated as ‘guarding the middle’ - Bao Yi – roughly translated as ‘embracing the one’ - Shou Jing – roughly translated as ‘guarding tranquility’ - Bao Pu – roughly translated as ‘embracing simplicity’
in our fast-paced world - Not used to slowing down, feel like you’re wasting time - Sometimes feel like you’re failing because your mind is going constantly when you should be focused on the breath - Doing nothing is not encouraged or practiced generally Mediation is about making the voice in your head more gentle and nonjudgmental