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Loving-Kindness for Self

“Loving-Kindness for Self” is a short 10-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Psychological domain. Repeat 4 wishes to yourself sincerely: peace, health, happiness, kindness. Immediate effect: Inner warmth. It draws on Metta / Buddhist Meditation. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Repeat 4 wishes to yourself sincerely: peace, health, happiness, kindness.

10 min Intermediate

Goal

Develop practical self-compassion via repeated wishing — builds positive nervous system.

Steps

1

Sit comfortably. Eyes closed.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

Inner warmth.

Evidence base

School: Metta / Buddhist Meditation

Founders: Sharon Salzberg (1995)

Salzberg "Lovingkindness" 1995. Ancient Buddhist origin.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Loving-Kindness for Self" take?

This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Loving-Kindness for Self"?

Inner warmth. In the short term: You habituate to wishing yourself well.

Is "Loving-Kindness for Self" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Metta / Buddhist Meditation (Sharon Salzberg (1995)). Salzberg "Lovingkindness" 1995. Ancient Buddhist origin.

Is "Loving-Kindness for Self" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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