Dr. Zinn teaches Mindfulness Meditation Practice, essentially a Zen Buddhist meditation approach. Clinically Standardized Meditation, CSM, is designed to be individualized, adapting to the meditator's personality, lifestyle and specific needs. It incorporates some elements of Transcendental Meditation, has been taught worldwide, and for many years has had a very high success rate as New York Telephone's primary stress management program. This book introduces the form of Buddhism practiced by Tina Turner, giving her the strength to leave her abusive relationship with Ike. Chanting is used to deal with life situations.
Yoga is a form of active meditation.
Hatha-yoga, the most popular form of yoga practiced in the United States, consists mainly of gentle exercises that stretch, strengthen, relax and energize the body. Given the fact that it both relaxes and energizes could make it especially attractive to Chronic Hepatitis patients, due to the prevalence of fatigue coupled with the need to manage stress. But check with your doctor before pursuing this or any exercise program. Taking a walk in the park or a drive in the country helps us realize that we're part of a greater whole. To observe the seasons gets us in touch with the rhythms of life and can help us keep things in perspective.