| Meditation is fast becoming a prevalent practice in | | | | fewer activities in this section of our brain. |
| the United States and across the world. Many | | | | Physical Benefits of Meditation |
| people from various cultures, communities and | | | | In addition to mental benefits, meditation does |
| walks of life are becoming more familiar with | | | | also have physical benefits. Meditation can help |
| meditation and the benefits thereof. | | | | you manage your heart disease. There are |
| Meditation has been in existence for nearly 5,000 | | | | studies conducted by the Medical College of |
| years. It was originally a spiritual component of | | | | Georgia that reveals how meditation can help |
| yoga; it is now being practiced as a great way of | | | | reverse heart disease. |
| acquiring a peace of mind. For this reason, | | | | A second study has proved that meditation can |
| meditation is often referred to as the "wonder | | | | also reduce the amount of fatty acids in the |
| drug;" however, unlike other drugs, you can be | | | | arteries of seniors. These findings were noticed in |
| certain you will never need a refill, and should | | | | patients that regularly practiced meditation twice a |
| never incur a cost for the use of meditation. | | | | day for seven (7) months. |
| There are vast physical, emotional and economical | | | | Techniques of Meditation |
| benefits one can expect to experience when | | | | Meditation can be both simple and complex for |
| practicing the art of meditation. Individuals that | | | | many individuals. There are several techniques you |
| practice meditation on a regular basis can expect | | | | can try while practicing meditation. For beginners, |
| to be rewarded with less stress and more | | | | here are the few techniques that you can try. |
| energy. | | | | Sit or kneel comfortably; |
| Economical Benefits of Meditation | | | | Open your hands with the palms up and |
| Meditation is a safe, healthy and affordable | | | | loose, atop the other and make sure your |
| alternative to traditional methods of relieving | | | | thumbs are lightly touching; |
| stress. Aside from the cost of your meditation | | | | Keep your head straight; |
| mat, you can expect to incur very minimal, if any, | | | | Your eyes can be either open or close. If you |
| costs associated with meditating. The costs of | | | | prefer to open your eyes, you should focus your |
| numerous trips to see your physician, coupled | | | | eyes on your hands. |
| with the costs of the medications prescribed, are | | | | Remember to continue breathing in a natural |
| nonexistent with the use of meditation. | | | | and relaxing way. |
| Mental Benefits of Meditation | | | | Continue your mediation session for at least |
| Many of us are suffering from mental illnesses | | | | 10 to 20 minutes. |
| involving symptoms of fear depression and | | | | Meditation is the best way to clear your mind, |
| anxiety. Meditating for approximately 15 minutes | | | | relax and soothe your body. There are various |
| each day consistently for a minimum of six | | | | forms of meditation, including but not limited to |
| weeks, will help you bring happiness and calmness | | | | prayer, Zen meditation, Taoist meditation, |
| to your life. | | | | mindfulness meditation, and Buddhist meditation. |
| Meditation also reduces feelings of fear. How? The | | | | While these methods differ in many ways, they all |
| amygdala is the part of the brain that controls | | | | lead to the same end goal, which is a clear mind |
| feelings of fear. Researchers using MRI technology | | | | free of stress, anxiety, fear, and worrying. |
| have found that during meditation, there are | | | | |