Meditation Health Benefits for this Pandemic Era.

 

We are living in a stressful environment right now. You might not recognized it, but, it shows in your physical attributes and actions. The way you interact with other people. And, the way you perceive things and situations brings you a lot of discomfort, anxiety and confusion. Are you aware with your movements? Did your body tells you that you're tired and you need a rest. Is your state of mind wandering around? Is your decision making affected with current events. If you answered yes, I believe you need to walk and feel the breeze. Sometimes, your comfort zone is not enough to maintain your insanity. But, look for ways, to balance your life, your mood for the day and the following days or weeks of your lives.  And, one way to achieve that balance is thru Meditation. Here are some types and benefits of meditation. During this pandemic, few hobbies are created, it can be thru gardening or having a new exercise pattern or any alternative medicine. As long, it is beneficial for you to be happy and feel motivated nowadays.

1. Spiritual Meditation

Include elements of silent, spoken, or chanted prayer. When practiced within a religious context, meditation supports a deeper connection with the Divine. It is well-suited for individuals seeking spiritual growth as well as those who appreciate setting time aside for self-reflection. True spiritual meditation always includes elements of loving kindness and compassion

2. Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation can be instrumental in helping us understand how our minds work. This self-knowledge serves as a foundation for overcoming dissatisfaction, impatience, intolerance and many of the other habits that keep us from living fuller, happier lives. There are several steps to follow if you want to become skilled at this technique. These include: 

Acknowledging your reality, beginning with being mindful of your body and thoughts;

Observing your mind and recognizing each thought that arises without judging or manipulating it;

Coming back to the object of meditation, such as the breath; and

Learning to rest in and appreciate the present moment.

Mindfulness practice has been shown to reduce depression, stress, and anxiety. In addition, it fosters resilience, a timely quality that helps you cope with difficult situations without losing your peace of mind.

3. Movement Meditation

Meditation encourage you to remain in one position, but movement meditation focuses on the body in motion. Walking meditation is one form of mindful movement; this technique can also be associated with yoga or tai chi and other martial arts. Having a commitment to some form of physical discipline is very beneficial. Once you are able to be present in your body during movement meditation, you can expand your awareness to include just about anything that keeps you moving: gardening, walking the dog, washing up, playing golf, etc. In each case, the movement of your body is the object of meditation.

This technique can be combined with mindful sitting meditation. It can be a good choice for people who have trouble sitting still for long periods, as well as for those who naturally find it easier to concentrate while they’re moving.

4. Focused Meditation

One traditional kind of focused meditation involves drinking a cup of tea. Here, you train in stopping all other forms of activity – no checking your cell phone, no jumping up to let the cat out, no adding to the shopping list – and focus your attention exclusively to drinking your cup of tea. You might notice the sensation of warmth, the aroma, the heft of the cup in your hands. Whenever the mind wanders, you come back to drinking tea.

Whatever the object of your meditation, you should focus your entire attention on it. When you’re eating, you’re aware of the sensations connected with eating; when you’re exercising, you’re aware of the sensations connected with exercising. If you notice that your mind is wandering, you simply acknowledge that and bring your focus back to what you’re doing. With commitment to the practice, your ability to concentrate will improve and you may rediscover the joy of being present.

5. Visualization Meditation

In a simple way, we can close our eyes and imagine a beautiful mountain lake, an open sky, a familiar landscape, or any other visualization that speaks to us. In one well-known mindfulness exercise, we imagine our thoughts and emotions as being leaves on a stream that the current gently sweeps downstream. This is said to give meditators distance from unwelcome mental activity and bring a sense of peace.

On a more formal level, visualization meditations belonging to the Tibetan tradition are generally specific religious practices. During these practices, visualizing a mandala or meditation deity gives practitioners a basis for cultivating innate qualities such as compassion and wisdom. Because of the complexity of this kind of spiritual practice, it is essential that instructions be received from a skilled teacher beforehand with a serious commitment from the student to practice.

Some people think visualization meditation is a kind of escape from the world, since we imagine something that isn’t really there. But if we stop to think about it, we realize that much of what goes on in our minds throughout the day involves reviving memories of the past or focusing on hopes and fears for the future – and these aren’t really there either! Visualization is a technique that uses this powerfully creative aspect of mind for positive personal transformation.

6. Chanting Meditation

While chanting, the mind should be focused on the sound of the words and melody. Western traditions also encourage contemplation of meaning. In mantra meditation and other Eastern traditions, a repetitive sound, word, or phrase is used to clear the mind and allow our spiritual strengths to reveal themselves. Mantras are sometimes accompanied by a melody, but not always. “Om” is one common sound used in mantra meditation.

Those who enjoy chanting meditation often discover that their practice cultivates a peaceful, yet alert, state of mind. As a spiritual practice it fosters deeper awareness and a stronger connection to positive human qualities such as compassion and confidence. 

There is scientific proof linking meditation to improved sleep, reduced anxiety, lower blood pressure, decreased pain and a myriad of other health benefits. Add to these increased self-awareness, tolerance, resilience, and understanding, and you’ve got a win-win. Whatever form of meditation you choose, you will discover that committing to a regular meditation practice gives rise to an abundance of holistic benefits.

Achieving optimal health is combining physical and mental aspects in a greater heights.

You need to learn to focus, accept and reduced the level of your anxiety so you can create an abundance of joy and good health. So, to all my readers, take a habit to take care of your body and meditate regularly.

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