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Is there a name for this kind of meditation?

I've been experimenting with slowing my heart beat and breathing through meditation to help with my insomnia.
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My Yoga teacher calls it the Relaxation Response...you might also try Progressive Muscular Relaxation. I am a horrible insomniac and have tried many things PM me if you want more info...
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Posted Oct 26th, 2009 at 10:24PM
I'm sure there is but I don't know what it is... shows a whole lot of control though.. slowing your heart? I'm impressed!
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Posted Oct 26th, 2009 at 10:26PM
I'm not sure what the name is for it, but I do the same nightly to fall asleep.
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