Whether one is a complete beginner to meditation, or a seasoned expert, meditation is a beneficial practice for people of all backgrounds. It’s history dates back to ancient societies beyond 5000 BCE and intersects almost all religions and spiritual beliefs, from Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hindhu, and Buddhism, to Anogostic, Pagan, and Humanists groups.
Meditation is viewed differently by varying groups of people; some use it as a means to connect with God, some as a means to connect to nature and the universe, and others as a way to manage stress. During this challenge we will be exploring all the benefits meditation can add to our lives.
The Top 6 Scientific Benefits of Meditation are listed below
- Meditation reduces stress.
- Scientifically speaking, the action of meditation done over time can reduce the levels of cortisol (our brain’s stress hormone)
- Meditation helps control Anxiety & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.
- Studies have shown that individuals in high pressure environments who meditated consistently were able to lower and maintain their anxiety.
- Meditation enhances emotional health.
- Studies have found that practicing meditation and mindfulness decreased depression in adults. Researchers have found that consistent meditation leads to long-term decreases in depression.
- Meditation helps increase self-awareness and mindfulness
- Studies have shown that meditation improves self-esteem and allows individuals to feel a greater sense of self.
- Meditation can help fight addictions.
- Studies prove that the mental discipline one develops through meditation can significantly increase your levels of self control.
- Heightened Self-awareness allows individuals to identify the triggers that induce addictive behaviors, and control their emotional impulses.
- Meditation is great for your physical health.
- Studies have shown that meditation can improve sleep, decrease blood pressure, and even assist with pain management.
- Research finds that patients with chronic pain ailments that meditate habitually show reduced pain sensitivity, and a greater ability to cope with pain.
click here to get the perfect manifestation & Meditation Guide and personal accountability journal
To learn more about mindfulness click here.
2 responses to “Why Meditation Matters: 6 Benefits of Meditation”
[…] our desired realities. By consciously managing our own energy or vibrational frequency through meditation, we gain direct influence on our present dispositions and desired outcomes. We are able to realize […]
[…] in the brain. This is particularly why those who suffer from depression or anxiety can greatly benefit from practicing meditation. When meditating outside, it is recommended to meditate during the early […]