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Mind-Body Practices in Healthcare

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Accessible Meditation: Culturally Inclusive Practices for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities

Mind-Body Practices in Healthcare July 3, 2025 Nadine J. Pelling

Meditation offers a range of psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual benefits. However, traditional practices often rely heavily on auditory cues—such as spoken guidance, bells, or music—which can create barriers to access for Deaf, deaf, and hard of hearing individuals. This chapter introduces the purposes and techniques of meditation, then explores key variations across cultural and...