What's a difference between mindfulness meditation and breath integration ?

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Question by zapytanko on "Mindfulness":

also i understand that vipassanna meditation does not focus on observing emotions and body , just thoughts (and breath) - why ? is it not more holistic to observe all 3 layers (thoughts, emtions and body) rather then just thoughts ?

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Answer by stimpyandren41
Meditation is making the mind still. no observations at all. as the mind lets a thought in you gently push it away. Kind of like a room filled with monkeys. as you let the monkeys out there is more stillness. if the monkey comes back again... let him out. as you get more adept there will be less monkeys trying to get in. Breath-work is great... it gives you a focus to keep the mind still. Mindfulness meditation is Metta... sending out loving kindness to all beings. Vipassana is walking meditation or being aware of the moment, all that you are doing and what is happening around you; ie: how did you dress yourself left sock first or right? did you even notice?

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