Meditation
Mind, body and breath become one
The word meditation comes from the Latin
phases “to contemplate’ or ‘to ponder’.
For some, meditation is a spiritual experience and for others a simple and
natural component of wellness
There are many forms of meditation while
some focus on blocking out distracting thoughts others use mantas to eliminate
thoughts from the mind. Meditations can also be concentrated on a particular
thought , image or object. Regardless of the approach meditation can have many positive effects on the mind and the
body
Meditation has the following effects on the
body:
- Meditation affects the central nervous system, which not only
controls the muscles and organs the body’s functions such as breathing,
your heartbeat and digestion
Effects on the mind
- Many studies show that meditation can bring the mind to a deep
state of psychological rest that changes the electrical signature of the
brain – it is a state deeper than sleep or even hypnosis
The 5 steps to successful meditation:
- Still the body, the head, neck and trunk of the body need to be
perfectly aligned
- Deep breathing from the diaphragm – to calm and relax the
nervous system
- Mindful relaxation – let go of physical, emotional, mental and
spiritual tension
- Focus on breathing correctly
- Be aware of each breath
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