Meditation

"quiet the mind and the soul will speak"

Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavita

Meditation offers innumerable benefits to the body, mind and spirit. On a physical level, meditation lowers blood pressure, lowers the level of blood lactate which reduces anxiety attacks, decreases any tension-related pain, such as tension headaches, ulcers, insomnia, muscle and joint problems, increases serotonin production that improves mood and behaviour, improves the immune system and increases energy levels as you gain an inner source of energy.

On a mental level, meditation brings the brain wave pattern into an Alpha state. In this state, healing is promoted, the mind becomes fresh, delicate and beautiful. Meditation practiced regularly decreases anxiety and stress, emotional stability improves, creativity and happiness increases, intuition develops, problems become smaller and clarity of mind is enhanced.

If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. Anyone can practice meditation and its simple, inexpensive and it doesn't require any special equipment. Spending even a few minutes in meditation can restore your calm and inner peace. And the best thing about meditation is you can practice where ever you are - whether it be you are out for a walk, waiting for an appointment, on the bus. 

There are many misconceptions out there about meditation and one being that it requires sitting down for great lengths of time and allowing your mind to switch off. This idea of allowing thoughts to cease leads people to think that they can't meditate. However there are many different forms of meditation such as guided visualisation, mantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, Qi gong, Tai Chi, transcendental meditation and even yoga is consider a form of meditation. There are even quick five minute meditations that allow you to restore your calm and inner peace.