<human>:  What are the advantages and disadvantages of different types of meditation?
<bot>: Advantages of different types of meditation include improved physical and mental relaxation, increased self-awareness and a greater understanding of the self, improved focus and concentration, improved mood, increased positive thinking and emotional regulation, and strengthened connections to the spiritual and metaphysical aspects of life. Disadvantages of different types of meditation include difficulty maintaining an adequate meditation practice, potential physical discomfort and strain, difficulty racing distracting thoughts, difficulty with achieving desired results, and potential cost of guided practices.