Health Benefits of Meditation

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Health Benefits of Meditation

 

Note: Previously posted here by Kari Sprowl

 

Meditation is one of the five principles of yoga. It an important

tool to achieve mental clarity and health. An overview of the

different beginner and advanced meditation techniques will aid in

choosing the right meditation exercise for you.

 

Introduction

 

Research has shown that Meditation can contribute to an individual's

psychological and physiological well-being. This is accomplished as

Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into an alpha state, which is

a level of consciousness that promotes the healing state. As

discussed in the section "How Meditation Work?", there is scientific

evidence that Meditation can reduce blood pressure and relieve pain

and stress. In the coming sections we have divided the health

benefits of meditation in three parts: (1) physiological benefits;

(2) psychological benefits' and (3) spiritual benefits.

 

Physiological Benefits

 

Deep rest-as measured by decreased metabolic rate, lower heart rate,

and reduced work load of the heart.

 

Lowered levels of cortisol and lactate-two chemicals associated with

stress.

 

Reduction of free radicals- unstable oxygen molecules that can cause

tissue

damage.

 

Decreased high blood pressure.

 

Higher skin resistance. Low skin resistance is correlated with higher

stress and anxiety levels.

 

Drop in cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is associated with

cardiovascular disease.

 

Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing. This

has been very helpful to asthma patients.

 

Decreases the ageing process.

 

Higher levels of DHEAS in the elderly. An additional sign of

youthfulness.

 

Psychological Benefits

 

Increased brain wave coherence.

 

Greater creativity.

 

Decreased anxiety.

 

Decreased depression

 

Decreased irritability and moodiness

 

Improved learning ability and memory.

 

Increased self-actualization.

 

Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.

 

Increased happiness.

 

Increased emotional stability.

 

*** Note: Previously posted by Sister Kari Sprowl ***