Meditation Benefits and Instruction

What is meditation? Here is a descriptive definition taken from thebuddhistcentre.com-

"Meditation is a means of transforming the mind. Buddhist meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop concentration, clarity, emotional positivity, and a calm seeing of the true nature of things. By engaging with a particular meditation practice you learn the patterns and habits of your mind, and the practice offers a means to cultivate new, more positive ways of being. With regular work and patience these nourishing, focused states of mind can deepen into profoundly peaceful and energized states of mind. Such experiences can have a transformative effect and can lead to a new understanding of life."

Regular meditation can positively impact a person’s mind, body, and spirit in many different ways. Let's break down what some of the benefits of meditation are. Let's look at how meditation benefits mind, body, and spirit.

1. Mind-

• Increases gray matter

• Cultivates willpower

• Builds Focus and concentration

• Boosts cognitive function

• Physically changes the brain

• Reduces depression

• Eases stress and anxiety

• Helps with sleep

2. Body-

• Decreases pain

• Boosts immune system

• Lowers blood pressure

• Eases inflammation

• Reduces heart problem risks

• Fosters a healthy body image

3. Spirit-

• Builds self-knowledge

• Increases compassion

• Improves empathy

• Become more mindful

• Self-acceptance

• Produces deep state of peace and understanding

• Increase happiness and optimism

To begin meditation, you will want to find a comfortable, quiet place where you can relax. This can be inside or outside, but should have limited distractions. Turn your electronics off or put them on silent and then follow these 7 steps below to begin meditation-

After you practice a few times it should start to come more naturally and you should begin to see the benefits immediately. Enjoy your new meditation practice and remember as you begin to do it regularly and are more comfortable with it you can find new meditation techniques to try and find the ones that work best for you.

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