Since many years, I have been meditating regularly. And it has helped me a lot. After learning almost all the meditation technique that are available in India, I have developed one for my own use. It is nothing 'original'- I simply borrowed the tit bits from other techniques, and made it my own. And I find it very convenient for my busy schedule
Research continues to pour in on the many benefits of meditation practice. Modern science now confirms what our ancient Masters knew for centuries: "Meditation is a powerful tool for human evolution". The million dollar question is ... 'How could sitting quietly "doing nothing" (Meditating) possibly make such a difference in your life? The truth is found in many dimensions. To fully understand, you’ll have to meditate for yourself.
Now just in case you need some inspiration or re-motivation, here are a few benefits of 'Meditation':-
1. Meditation in its best forms is a truly holistic practice; it works on all levels of your being. It has the power to improve your health and immune function, increase your emotional sensitivity and emotional balance, clear and focus your mind, and strengthen your sense of spiritual connection. Let’s go through each of these in turn.
2. Dr. Herbert Benson began his research into the physiological changes during meditation practice at Harvard University in 1968. He published a groundbreaking book, called "The Relaxation Response" in 1975. In this book, he described a state of deep relaxation that occurs in meditation that counters the physical and emotional effects of stress of 'mental stress'.
3 According to many doctors, the relaxation response using a simple meditation technique show almost immediate positive physiological changes. Their breathing slows and deepens, their hearts come into rhythmic coherence, their brainwaves slow and synchronize, and they experience a pleasurable sense of relief and relaxation.
4. The Long-term meditation practice of meditation is known to lower blood pressure, increase the release of "feel good" neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, and stimulate the production of DHEA, a hormone which helps the body repair and regenerate itself.
5. Many Masters of meditation tell us, that, when you meditate, your body not only comes down from stress, but you feel better and more in charge of your inner life. You are more aware of your inner feelings and more able to manage them.
6. India's great spiritual teacher Swami Vivekananda told us that meditation helps us to manage our thoughts and feelings better and increases your ability to 'empathize' with others. In other words, meditation is good for our personal well-being and for building strong relationships with others.
7 . Studies with Tibetan monks at the University of Wisconsin have shown that regular meditation increases the thickness of the prefrontal lobes, and also increases the neural connections between the frontal lobes and the rest of the brain. As many of you may be aware, 'prefrontal lobes' are situated in the front of our brain (just behind our forehead); and they enable us to focus our attention and integrate our experiences better.
8. Research at the University of Pennsylvania also suggests that meditation practice enhances memory formation and retention. This points to its use as a possible preventive measure for Alzheimer’s and other conditions associated with aging and the brain.
9.Not only does meditation have many powerful effects on the body, emotions, and brain, it also has a very profound 'spiritual' effects. Regular meditation develops our ability to feel connected to "life". We begin to experience that we are indeed a part of the "One Life" that we all share.
Important note:
I wish to clarify that I am neither a Master nor a teacher of meditation. I am very happy being a "committed student" of this great, ancient Eastern technique. As it has contributed a lot to my personal growth and helped me to be the person I am today, I thought it would be nice if I could share my knowledge of meditation with you. And If you have benefited from the limited information I provided you in this Blog, please share it with with your friends. Perhaps they coul benefit from it too!
And in the mean time, let us simply relax and enjoy Life... for me that is 'true meditation'.
Now just in case you need some inspiration or re-motivation, here are a few benefits of 'Meditation':-
1. Meditation in its best forms is a truly holistic practice; it works on all levels of your being. It has the power to improve your health and immune function, increase your emotional sensitivity and emotional balance, clear and focus your mind, and strengthen your sense of spiritual connection. Let’s go through each of these in turn.
2. Dr. Herbert Benson began his research into the physiological changes during meditation practice at Harvard University in 1968. He published a groundbreaking book, called "The Relaxation Response" in 1975. In this book, he described a state of deep relaxation that occurs in meditation that counters the physical and emotional effects of stress of 'mental stress'.
3 According to many doctors, the relaxation response using a simple meditation technique show almost immediate positive physiological changes. Their breathing slows and deepens, their hearts come into rhythmic coherence, their brainwaves slow and synchronize, and they experience a pleasurable sense of relief and relaxation.
4. The Long-term meditation practice of meditation is known to lower blood pressure, increase the release of "feel good" neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, and stimulate the production of DHEA, a hormone which helps the body repair and regenerate itself.
5. Many Masters of meditation tell us, that, when you meditate, your body not only comes down from stress, but you feel better and more in charge of your inner life. You are more aware of your inner feelings and more able to manage them.
6. India's great spiritual teacher Swami Vivekananda told us that meditation helps us to manage our thoughts and feelings better and increases your ability to 'empathize' with others. In other words, meditation is good for our personal well-being and for building strong relationships with others.
7 . Studies with Tibetan monks at the University of Wisconsin have shown that regular meditation increases the thickness of the prefrontal lobes, and also increases the neural connections between the frontal lobes and the rest of the brain. As many of you may be aware, 'prefrontal lobes' are situated in the front of our brain (just behind our forehead); and they enable us to focus our attention and integrate our experiences better.
8. Research at the University of Pennsylvania also suggests that meditation practice enhances memory formation and retention. This points to its use as a possible preventive measure for Alzheimer’s and other conditions associated with aging and the brain.
9.Not only does meditation have many powerful effects on the body, emotions, and brain, it also has a very profound 'spiritual' effects. Regular meditation develops our ability to feel connected to "life". We begin to experience that we are indeed a part of the "One Life" that we all share.
Important note:
I wish to clarify that I am neither a Master nor a teacher of meditation. I am very happy being a "committed student" of this great, ancient Eastern technique. As it has contributed a lot to my personal growth and helped me to be the person I am today, I thought it would be nice if I could share my knowledge of meditation with you. And If you have benefited from the limited information I provided you in this Blog, please share it with with your friends. Perhaps they coul benefit from it too!
And in the mean time, let us simply relax and enjoy Life... for me that is 'true meditation'.
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