We are often so busy with our daily lives we do not have time to breathe and relax, or have much time for anything else. Meditation can help us find some relief as we go about the stress of daily chores. Here is a cute illustration on how to meditate for people on the go. It can be that easy.
While a meditative state is the natural outcome of yoga and the spiritual benefit of meditation is supreme bliss or enlightenment, these words are unlikely to be understood by many. Although meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, nonetheless it also has many health benefits.
Some these 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 B.P. 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 behaviour. 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. |
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