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data-ordinal="1"> <div tabindex="0" class="accordion__header js-accordion-trigger" id="mntl-accordion__item_1-0-section-0"> <svg class="icon icon-arrow accordion__icon" > <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="#icon-arrow" href="#icon-arrow"></use> </svg> <span class="accordion__title">What are the benefits of meditation?</span> </div> <div class="accordion__body"> <div id="mntl-accordion__content_1-0" class="comp mntl-accordion__content"> <div class="faq-accordion__item-answer"> <p>Meditation has many benefits, including lowering stress, improving immune function, and slowing mental aging. Your physical and emotional stress can melt away by learning to calm your body and mind. This leaves you feeling better, refreshed, and ready to face the challenges of your day with a healthy attitude.<br/></p> </div> <div class="faq-accordion__feature-link"> <span>Learn More:</span> <span class="loc feature-link"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/meditation-4157199" rel="nocaes" id="accordion-content__feature-link_1-0" class="accordion-content__feature-link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" ><span class="link__wrapper">The Benefits of Meditation for Stress Management</span></a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="accordion__item js-accordion-item " data-ordinal="2"> <div tabindex="0" class="accordion__header js-accordion-trigger" id="mntl-accordion__item_2-0-section-1"> <svg class="icon icon-arrow accordion__icon" > <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="#icon-arrow" href="#icon-arrow"></use> </svg> <span class="accordion__title">What's the difference between mindfulness and meditation?</span> </div> <div class="accordion__body"> <div id="mntl-accordion__content_2-0" class="comp mntl-accordion__content"> <div class="faq-accordion__item-answer"> <p>Mindfulness and meditation are terms that are often used interchangeably, but they're not exactly the same. Mindfulness is the mental state in which you focus your awareness on the present. Meditation is a tool we can use to develop a regular practice of mindfulness.</p> </div> <div class="faq-accordion__feature-link"> <span>Learn More:</span> <span class="loc feature-link"><a href="https://www.verywellmind.com/mindfulness-vs-meditation-what-s-the-difference-6822721" rel="nocaes" id="accordion-content__feature-link_2-0" class="accordion-content__feature-link mntl-text-link " data-tracking-container="true" ><span class="link__wrapper">Mindfulness vs. Meditation: What’s the Difference?</span></a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="accordion__item js-accordion-item " data-ordinal="3"> <div tabindex="0" class="accordion__header js-accordion-trigger" id="mntl-accordion__item_3-0-section-2"> <svg class="icon icon-arrow accordion__icon" > <use xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xlink:href="#icon-arrow" href="#icon-arrow"></use> </svg> <span class="accordion__title">How long should you meditate for?</span> </div> <div class="accordion__body"> <div id="mntl-accordion__content_3-0" class="comp mntl-accordion__content"> <div class="faq-accordion__item-answer"> <p>The ideal length of time to meditate per session varies among individuals and practices. Generally, however, experts recommend meditating for between five and 45 minutes per day. 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