{"id":20624,"date":"2019-12-12T18:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T23:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/omtimes.com\/iom\/?p=20624"},"modified":"2019-12-20T02:14:49","modified_gmt":"2019-12-20T07:14:49","slug":"effortless-meditation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omtimes.com\/iom\/2019\/12\/effortless-meditation\/","title":{"rendered":"Effortless Meditation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Effortless Meditation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aired Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST \/ 5:00 PM EST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Effortless Meditation\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/media\/player\/2ikyw-cc07a1&#038;?from=usersite&#038;skin=1&#038;fonts=Helvetica&#038;auto=0&#038;download=1&#038;share=1&#038;version=1&#038;btn-skin=108\" height=\"122\" width=\"100%\" style=\"border: none;\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Meditation has a multitude of benefits that have been scientifically proven: improved focus, immunity, cognition, emotional balance &amp; well-being, decreased depression and anxiety.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve heard a lot about the why of meditation but sometimes the \u201chow\u201d becomes a challenge. Which practice should I choose? How can I still my mind? How can I fit meditation into my busy day? Is the amount of time I have to do it even worthwhile? Let\u2019s take a look at these questions and explore different ways to make meditation easier. There will also be a discussion of different practices &#8211; including, but not limited to the 3 different types of yogic meditation so you can find one that\u2019s right for you!<\/p>\n<p>Ask questions, submit show ideas, and get a free money rain meditation + create your life exercise at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meetkathywilliams.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.meetkathywilliams.com<\/a> <\/strong>where you can also find upcoming classes and reserve personal sessions<\/p>\n<p>Use the code SMRadio for 20% off in the shop at: <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.meetkathywilliams.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">www.meetkathywilliams.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Effortless Meditation Aired Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM PST \/ 5:00 PM EST Meditation has a multitude of benefits that have been scientifically proven: improved focus, immunity, cognition, emotional balance &amp; well-being, decreased depression and anxiety. 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