Meditation Benefits | Benefits Of Meditation And Its Impact On Human Health

Benefits Of Meditation And Its Impact On Human Health

What has meditation got to do with our materialistic life ? We all know saints and other rishis and munis of our country did meditate for spiritual purposes and self- realization. But why do we need to meditate when our priority is to buy a flat and a car?

Let's first get to know what is meditation.It is the art of calming down the mind and  gradually trying to focus the mind on a particular thought.When we master the art, it helps us in achieving our mundane goals and priorities too. We live in a scientific age where everything gets tested in a lab and the results are proven. Let's see the benefits  of meditation as proven scientifically.

When we meditate even for the first time for about twenty minutes, there is a decrease in beta waves.There is a decrease in processing of information in our brain.Which means there is less tension in our brain and it reduces anxiety. Which in turn leads to better focus.With better focus we tackle any moments of anxiety with ease. Scientifically meditation weakens the neural connections in the medial pre frontal cortex.

Meditation also has found to increase creativity, compassion,better memory,less stress and more gray matter.Not just that. It improves lustre of our body. When we concentrate on particular part of our body, blood circulation to that particular part increases.            

Other benefits:

• Decreases respiratory rate.Increase blood flow and decreases heart beat rate
• Good for heart patients
• Gives a deeper sense of relaxation
• Helps in tackling chronic diseases like arthritis
• Reduces pre-menstrual syndrome and many more.

Techniques of Meditation:

The simplest technique of meditation is live in the present.Past and future are non-existent.Live in the present. The points for successful meditation are listed below:

How To Do Meditation

• Firstly,regularity in time,place and practice are important.
• The most conducive time are dawn and dusk.
• Meditate in the same place or room everyday.
• Face north or the east direction.
• Sit steady with erect body.
• Regulate your breath.
• Let your mind wander for the first few minutes, do not force the mind to be still.
• Then gradually concentrate on any particular thought or your breathe.
• Having known about meditation and its benefits try practicing it with a help of a professional.