We're talking about meditation: Sixers new way to end practice

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- It's the end of Sixers practice. Time for players to relax and crank up the music.

The meditation music - it's their new trick to the trade.

"Initially there was backlash from me. I was caught off guard. I was expecting candles and incense," coach Brett Brown said.

"We crack some jokes at the beginning of it, but as you really give it a try, you feel yourself just relaxing. As you leave practice, you're in a better state of mind," center Nerlens Noel said.

"We just thought it was a joke. After we did it a few times, it really helped us. A lot of guys really like it," forward Robert Covington said.

Under the guidance of trainer Jesse Wright, the guys lie down with their feet against the wall. 4 minutes. 20 deep breaths. Brown hopes this will breathe new life into his team.

"It's about finding a place within yourself to go find some level of peace and think about either what we did at practice or what's on your mind," Brown said.

This all comes down to sports science. The term became real popular when Chip Kelly came into town. But Coach Brown has been studying sports science for many years.

"We feel if you're just working in lockstep with the league, you're not going to find any edge. The league is so well coached, so well played, you have to find something that's a little bit different," Brown said.

On the heels of an 82 game season that's more of a marathon than a sprint, bulking up their mental strength may just make all the difference.

"With how hard we're going this whole month of October with training camp, I think that's something we're really going to need into the season," Noel said.