7 Surprising Health Benefits of Meditation Backed by Science

by DailyHealthPost Editorial

health benefits of meditation

All you need is a little time (2-30 minutes a day) and a quiet place, free from distraction. You may choose the method(s) that is most comfortable for you; there is no right or wrong.

Body Scan

Starting with your head and working down to your arms and feet, notice how you feel in your body. Taking in your head and neck, simply notice if you feel tense, relaxed, calm, or anxious. See how much you can spread any sensations of softness and relaxation to areas of your body that feel tense. Once your reach your feet, work back up your body.

Breath Focus

Sit comfortably. Tune into your breath, follow the sensation of inhaling from your nose to abdomen and out again. Let tension go with each exhalation. When you notice your mind wandering, return to your breath.

Guided Imagery

Imagine a wonderfully relaxing light or a soothing waterfall washing away tension from your body and mind. Make your image vivid, imagining texture, color, and any fragrance as the image washes over you.

Mantra Repetition

The relaxation response can be evoked by sitting quietly with eyes closed for 15 minutes twice a day, and mentally repeating a simple word or sound such as “om”.

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Breathe in, breathe out.

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