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19th September 2008
By Charlotte Hodges for dailystar.co.uk
MAKING animal noises in the office could be seen as the first sign of a nervous breakdown.
But farmers in Exeter instead believe that mooing like a cow could be the key to inner peace.
Graham Vallis took a quiet tea break among his cows and he now believes he has unwittingly helped create a whole new relaxation technique.
After a few minutes the stressed out farmer found himself naturally meditating to the sound of his contented cows gently mooing in the background.
Farmer Graham said: "I often take my tea break with my cows, but on this particular occasion I was sitting there, when all of a sudden I became deeply relaxed. I realized that this had to do with the sound of the mooing."
Devon-based meditation teacher Martin Boroson explains: "Most people associate cows with tranquility, so imagining a happy cow definitely puts people into a more meditative state."
The farmers believe people worldwide could benefit from the animal's sounds and have created a tranquil soundtrack of moos with The Federation of Organic Milk Group.
So if like the farmers in Exeter, you're feeling the strain, just follow these five simple steps to the perfect 'mooment':
Step 1
Sit with your back straight but relaxed.
Step 2
Close your eyes, or simply lower your gaze and focus on the ground a few feet in front of you.
Step 3
If you notice any bits of tension in your body, try to relax them.
Step 4
Bring your attention to your breathing. Breathe deeply and slowly.
Step 5
Now chant or say the word 'moo'.
After about five minutes you should feel relaxed and refreshed - as long as you ignore the strange looks from everyone in the office!
