Clears the mind and gives peace
In a world of daily stress, anxieties and expectation, the human mind can often come under a lot of pressure, which directly affects our mood, making us less positive and selfassured.
Meditation has a profound, rich, calming effect on the body, and is said to clear the mind and instil feelings of peace and a sense of awareness. It is a chance to tap into an abundance of creative energy that is said to give a more meaningful experience of life that will enrich us permanently.
Meditation can be enjoyed by anyone, and guarantees that you will feel healthier in everyday life. Here are simple reasons why meditation it is good for your health:
Meditation causes the pituitary gland in the brain to secrete endorphins that help elevate mood and have a positive effect on the whole body. It also alters brain activity to enhance the area associated with positive emotional experiences.
Endorphins also serve as a means of reducing stress levels in the brain, so by meditating you can stop worrying about the little things in life and concentrate on the exploration of yourself and the promotion of positive feelings.
Meditating allows you to learn how to discipline yourself, which will reflect in your everyday lifestyle. When you address tasks, your mind will focus more naturally, and you will experience increased efficiency.
Scientific studies have shown that those who meditate enhance their slow wave sleep pattern, which can help fight insomnia. Furthermore, focusing the mind on mental and physical processes will aid relaxation, and consequently sleep.
Research has also shown that meditation can reduce blood pressure, both in the short term and later in life. By decreasing psychological stress and increasing coping ability, blood pressure decreases, helping you pursue a healthier life.
Long term meditation can lead to physical changes in the brain that help alter the perception of pain. Those who meditate will experience lower pain sensitivity. Mindfulness, a result of meditation, can also help those who suffer chronic pain come to terms with that.
While it is true that meditation is mostly concentrated on self-growth, it also improves our social interaction. The mind becomes more sharply focused on compassionate feelings that are directed towards others. As little as a few minutes of meditation can increase positive feelings towards strangers.
Practising meditation increases your positive energy, which effectively makes you more pleasant to be around. People naturally gravitate towards positivity, so your strengthened aura will help you enjoy others’ company while they make the most of yours.
The many benefits of meditation combine to help you become a healthier person. Reducing blood pressure, anxiety and depression helps you to handle pain and illness better, and as an individual you can expect to become calmer and more centred, which will help you process decisions that lead to a healthy, long and fulfilled life.
"Meditation causes the pituitary gland in the brain to secrete endorphins that help elevate mood and have a positive effect on the whole body."