Fig. 1From: Guided meditation as an adjunct to enhance postoperative recovery after cardiac surgery: study protocol for a prospective randomized controlled feasibility trialMeditation instructions. Participants in either mediation group are provided with the instructions depicted here. In short, this includes preparation and three stages in which the participant mindfully inhales and exhales slowly for 7 min, produces the sound “Ahh” seven times, and finishes with 5 min of being quietBack to article page