Meditation is an ancient discipline, and nowadays scientists can see what’s going on in your brain when you do it. Brain scans have even revealed that regular meditators may be “rewiring” their brains to reduce anxiety and boost their immune systems.
30 years of research reveals simple forms of meditation can relieve or even get rid of:
Anxiety WorryMood swingsIrritabilityFatigueInsomniaMuscle tensionStress-related conditions – high blood pressure, tension headaches, asthmaHabitual use of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, barbiturates and amphetaminesMild depressionChronic painFeeling out of controlBlocked productivity and creativityPre- and post-operative stressPost-surgery recovery processHyperactivity and Attention Deficit Disorder
To investigate the benefits of meditation further click here for ‘The Physical and Psychological Effects of Meditation – A Review Of Contemporary Research’ by Michael Murphy and Stephen Donovan
Indiana University has a comprehensive meditation database plus links to many meditation resources here.
Our page for health practitioners carries more detailed technical explanations including peer reviewed research and their sources. If you’ve a question for MeditationCoach click here.
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All I’ve done is put a biological explanation on techniques that people have been utilising for thousands of years”
Dr Herbert Benson, author of The Physiology of Meditation
