Benefits of Meditation
Summary: Unraveling the many benefits of practicing meditation.
The benefits of meditaion. So you think that meditation is a more effective way of going to sleep than counting sheep? Or is it a better alternative to watching reruns on TV?
Well for some, that may be true. However, for those who practice meditation with a strong conviction, the benefits of meditation are far greater than being able to sleep fast. Basically, meditation has been designed to help people free their mind from life’s constant conflicts. It promises to give people a deeper sense of relaxation and a higher control of themselves. The benefits of meditation even includes understanding one’s self as it is viewed to be a process that will lead people to self-awareness.
Scientific Studies
Scientific studies even found explanations to confirm some benefits of meditation. These studies point out that meditation shifts the brain’s activity from the stress-prone part to the calmer part of the brain. This mind exercise lessens the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression. They further found out that the brain processes less fear due to the changes in the brain’s activities.
Harvard Study showing how meditation affects the brain in depressed patients.
Living in the Moment
There are benefits of meditation that most people find very helpful. One is, that it actually releases a person from the bondage of past traumas which causes a feeling of having “unfinished business”, and hindering present growth. Through this, one can also enjoy the little joys that each moment brings.
The benefits of meditation will end our quest for things that we don’t have or feelings that we haven’t experienced. Instead, these will teach us how to appreciate the present. Meditation is just a simple method of gently taking us back into the NOW and letting go of the THEN.
What Can Meditation Help With?
Because of the benefits of meditation, a lot of people suffering from psychological problems have found an ally in this mind practice. It is said to be able to pull one out of depression. And because it gives us a better understanding of ourselves, meditation also encourages people to quit their addiction to vices, help in their healing and recovery, and live better and healthier lives.
Some health experts have found out that people who have been diagnosed to be suffering from too much stress and extreme anxiety need not be treated with drugs. The benefits of meditation were once again proven in the study of these people. They found out that engaging in meditation is a good panic attack prevention.
Conclusion
A lot of people have different things to say about meditation. Although there are numerous techniques in meditation, they should all be treated the same way. They are not designed to solve our problems or make life worry-free. They are here so that we will be more accepting of life and its challenges.
Ready to Learn?
Our Beginners Meditation Classes are suitable for complete beginners or people wishing to get back into Meditation. During this course, you will learn about the cause and effect of stress, basic breathing techniques, Meditation for muscle relaxation and guided visualisation Meditation. You will also explore affirmations in Meditation, Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Meditation. By the end of the course, you will feel comfortable and confident about practising Meditation and notice a marked difference in your daily life.
Private Meditation instruction is available, please contact me for information.
I can arrange either one to one instruction or for small groups.
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We also specialise in corporate programmes which can be delivered at your place of work and tailored to suit your needs.
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