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Purposes and effects of meditation.
People meditate for many different purposes. These purposes vary almost as widely as the way people meditate. Meditation may simply serve as a means of relaxation from a busy day; as a technique for cultivating mental discipline, or as a means of gaining insight into the nature of reality. Meditation can also be a way of connecting with your Higher Self. Many people report improved concentration, awareness, self-discipline and equanimity through meditation.
Meditation has now gone "mainstream" and beyond simply desiring to connect with your Higher Self. People are realizing the health benefits associated with daily meditation. At one time, authorities avoided emphasizing the effects of meditation because they feared that the expectation of results might interfere with one's meditation. Increasingly, physicians prescribe meditation as part of the treatment for a large and growing number of medical conditions. Many physicians consider meditation a key element of an integrated health program.
Most diseases stem from the discord between mind and body. Meditation will bring your body, mind, and spirit into harmony.
Commonly reported results from meditation include:
As in anything, "you reap what you sow". You will receive better results with better participation. That having been said, there are many commonly reported benefits from meditation both for your physical body and your spiritual body.
There is scientific evidence that meditation can reduce blood pressure and relieve pain and stress, anxiety, anger and other negative emotions. It can also provide you with:
Increased focus. An increase in patience and compassion. Feelings of calm or peace, and/or moments of great joy. Heightened sense of perception. Experiences of spiritual phenomena such as kundalini, extra-sensory perception, or visions of deities, saints, loved ones, etc. "Miraculous" abilities such as astral projection and psychic episodes. Greater faith in, or understanding of, one's religion or beliefs. As we recognize our divine nature, we open a door to a new world where everything is open, available and possible. Meditation develops intuition. Meditation will show you the way to true wisdom. It will teach you to remain calm in any situation. Today, many film stars and fashion models and sports figures include meditation in their daily regimen.
Meditation will improve your concentration. Many athletes and sports professionals regularly employ meditation methods. Studies have found a direct correlation between concentration exercises (meditation) and the performance level of sports professionals.
Meditation strengthens the mind, it comes under control and is able to provide effective guidance to the physical body to effectively execute all its projects. Psychological Exercises are a powerful way of improving concentration and improving mental strength.
Health benefits of Meditation:When your mind focuses on a particular part of the body, the blood flow to that part increases and cells receive more oxygen and other nutrients in abundance, which will show improvement of body luster and general health.
Though meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits. Yoga and meditation techniques are being implemented in the management of life threatening diseases; in transformation of molecular and genetic structure; in reversal of mental illnesses, in accelerated learning programs; in perceptions and communications beyond the physical; in solving problems with atomic and nuclear physics; in gaining better ecological understanding; in management of lifestyle and future world problems. Some more benefits of meditation are:
It lowers oxygen consumption.
It decreases respiratory rate.
It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate.
Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients.
Leads to a deeper level of relaxation.
Good for people with high blood pressure as it brings the blood pressure to normal.
Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate.
Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches.
Builds self-confidence.
It increases serotonin production which influences mood and behavior. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches.
Helps in chronic diseases like allergies, arthritis, etc.
Reduces Pre-Menstrual Syndrome.
Helps in post-operative healing.
Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells.
Also reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress.Purposes and effects of meditation
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