WHAT DOES MEDITATION DO?

 In the past, many people thought meditation was only for religious people or hippies. However, over the past few years it has become more and more popular and is now widespread. The main reason for this is certainly the numerous positive effects that meditation has on the mind and body.

 

Benefits to the mind

Improves the ability to concentrate / focus

Through meditation it is possible to clear one's head from unnecessary trains of thought and to focus exclusively on one thing, such as breathing. If other thoughts creep in, the goal is to send them back to where they came from through meditation. By practicing frequently, you will notice how you manage to focus better and better on the essentials. And it will have a positive effect on your daily life. By focusing more clearly on what you are doing, you will soon achieve better results in training as well.

Slows down brain aging

Meditation activates many areas in your brain, especially those that are responsible for memory and learning. Like other muscles, your brain responds to exercise. Although it's not actually a muscle, your brain will benefit from regular exercise and that is exactly what meditation is aimed at. A stronger brain also reduces the risk of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's or dementia.

Reduces stress

We live in a very fast-paced, stressful time. That can lead to everything becoming too much. Meditation can help you take step back and free yourself from the stressful aspects of everyday life. This fact is the reason for many to try meditation.

 

 

Benefits for the body

Strengthens the immune system

It could be related to the reduced level of stress, as stress has a negative effect on the immune system. Have you ever notice that you always seem to get sick right when your job demands the most of you? Right, stress makes our bodies susceptible to illness. If you manage to lower your stress level through meditation, you will notice that you are not sick that often either. If you are and stay healthy, you can spend more time exercising and doing other activities that are good for you.

Accelerates regeneration

Faster regeneration goes hand in hand with a strengthened immune system. When your immune system is intact, it is much easier for your body to recover from exertion, injury, or illness. In most cases, injuries also lead to involuntary breaks in exercise, so you should ensure optimal recovery. With meditation you can also direct your attention to the areas that need to heal and thereby help your body to achieve just that.

Decreases blood pressure

In the relaxed, calm state that you achieve through meditation, the blood vessels are able to open up better and thus improve the blood flow. This will lower your blood pressure and the great thing is that this condition is not just prevalent during meditation, but around the clock.

 

 

General health benefits

In addition to the benefits listed above, meditation can also help you make better decisions overall. Once you made the decision to incorporate a healthy routine into your everyday life, it will be easier for you to change other areas of your life, be it a healthier diet or regular exercise.