During times of global crisis, the toll on our physical health is heavily reported, but the invisible toll on our mental well-being can be just as devastating.
In the spring of 2020, as the United States faced an overwhelming surge in COVID-19 cases, New York State became the epicenter. With staggering infection rates and a profound sense of loss, the city recognized an urgent need to support the mental health of its citizens.
A report published by the Korea Economic Daily highlighted how New York City turned to a unique, highly effective method to help its residents cope with pandemic-induced anxiety and stress: mind subtraction meditation, newly dubbed “K-Meditation.”
πΊ NYC Media TV Spotlights Mind Subtraction
With millions of New Yorkers staying indoors under strict stay-at-home orders, New York City focused on providing accessible mental health resources through public TV channels and digital media.
NYC Media TVβa network reaching 20 million people across 7.4 million householdsβfeatured a highly impactful segment on its program ‘Thatβs So New York’. Under the segment title ‘Ways To Stay Active Indoors’, the broadcast highlighted yoga, indoor exercises, and most notably, mind subtraction meditation originating from South Korea.
The broadcast delivered a powerful, encouraging message to the public:
“With the city at a standstill, New Yorkers need to be a bit more creative to protect their health. Exercise and meditation help boost immunity. Maintaining health is more important now than ever before. Let’s start right now.”
π» The Rise of Online “K-Meditation”
Featured prominently in the broadcast was ‘New York Meditation’, offering free online sessions that received a massive and grateful response from citizens. Following the global recognition of South Korea’s “K-Quarantine” efforts, this mind subtraction practice quickly gained attention as the ultimate form of “mental quarantine.”
The core practice is Ma-eum Su-ryun meditation, a method developed in South Korea in 1996 and now practiced in over 50 countries worldwide. It is a systematic insight meditation where practitioners look back on themselves and actively discard the heavy, stressful minds they have accumulated. By clearing out these burdens, individuals can find deep inner peace, even in the midst of a global crisis.
π€ NYC Well: Comprehensive Digital Support
In addition to broadcasting meditation resources, New York City urgently launched NYC Well, a comprehensive digital mental health support system:
- Stress Management: The platform provides vital materials on coping with COVID-19 stress and social distancing, explicitly highlighting how meditation can be a powerful tool for reducing anxiety.
- Multilingual Resources: To serve its diverse population, resources on understanding panic disorders and coping with grief are translated into 25 languages, including Korean.
- 24/7 Support: NYC Well offers free crisis intervention services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with telephone interpretation available in over 200 languages.
By embracing the power of self-reflection and mind subtraction, New Yorkers found a resilient way to weather the storm, proving that true peace is found within.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of daily life?
You don’t have to navigate it alone. Contact Santa Clara Meditation today at 408-615-0435 to learn how our online and in-person mind subtraction programs can help you find lasting mental clarity and peace.
π° About the Article
- Publication: Korea Economic Daily
- Article Title: Ma-eum Su-ryun Meditation Helps New York Citizens Experiencing COVID-19 Stress
- Published: May 11, 2020
