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Focused Attention Meditation

mindfulness · easy · 10-20 min/day

What is Focused Attention Meditation?

Core meditation practice where you sustain attention on a single object (typically the breath) and gently return when the mind wanders. The most researched meditation type, shown to improve attention, reduce stress, and enhance emotional regulation.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEstrong

How do you do Focused Attention Meditation?

  1. 1.Sit comfortably with eyes closed or softly focused; set a timer for 10 minutes (beginners)
  2. 2.Direct attention to the physical sensation of breathing at the nostrils or abdomen
  3. 3.When you notice the mind has wandered (it will), gently and non-judgmentally return focus to the breath
  4. 4.The moment of noticing distraction IS the practice — it's a mental rep, not a failure
  5. 5.Gradually extend duration: 10 min for 2 weeks, then 15, then 20 min; aim for daily practice

How long does it take?

10-20 min/day.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

PRACTICE ITStillness between moments — 4 minute guided meditationFree guided audio, no signup, nothing to install. From Neuro Atelier, our meditation studio.
Source: MBSR (Jon Kabat-Zinn); extensive neuroimaging studies showing increased cortical thickness in attention regions
meditation · attention · breath · stress-reduction · foundational · daily-practice
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