Reviving The Time Honored Art Of Meditation

By: Donald Saunders Click author's name for more of his/her articles

As the speed of life increases and we find ourselves leading busier and busier lives so we tend to forget about both our physical and mental health so that we are all now suffering from varying degrees of stress. It is not surprising therefore that we are turning increasingly to ancient art of meditation.

As a result of its long record of effectiveness, meditation today is being carried out not merely to quieten the mind and lower stress but also to treat an ever widening range of physical conditions.

There are many physical benefits to be derived from meditation which reduces the heart rate and therefore the strain on the heart, reduces levels of the 'stress' hormone cortisol and other body chemicals which are associated with stress and reduces the number of free radicals in the body thereby further helping to lower blood pressure. Meditation also increases the oxygen flow through the lungs to help with breathing and can even raise levels of DHEA to help slow the aging process.

In terms of its psychological benefits, meditation lowers anxiety and irritability and increases memory and therefore the ability to learn. As a result, it also produces a positive outlook on life providing you with a feeling of youthfulness and rejuvenation.

A few other significant benefits to be derived from meditation exercises include:

* Producing a general relaxation of not merely the body and mind but also of your very spirit.

* Helping with the healing of various illnesses for which there is a connection between the physical condition and the emotional state of the patient.

* Affecting an opening into the 'inner self' which released our innate creativity.

* Producing an enhancement to our innate self-confidence leading to a more dominant and stronger sense of will power.

* Creating an increase in levels of energy which make it easier to face the stresses and strains of daily life.

* Creating an increased ability to tackle several addictions and vices ranging from alcohol and tobacco to tranquilizers and narcotics.

And this list goes on.

Just like everything else however meditation is a powerful force for good when it is used in the right way but it can also cause more problems than it solves when it is not used correctly. The secret therefore is to understand exactly what guided meditation can do and to ensure that you learn the practice of meditation before you add daily meditation into your normal pattern of life.

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