Sometimes you try yoga, meditation and other techniques, in funny ways. Anyway, if you’re as flexible as a table, meaning you seem to be too stiff, and don’t have good posture. You have more reason, to start meditating! Several studies highlight the advantages of these methods for personal wellness and improving health. So, say “Ommmmm.”
The meditation is based on the fact “meditate”, ie reflect. But today, thanks to the Eastern approach, this term is also used for those techniques that are used to clear the mind and find peace.
The effects of meditation on the brain have surprised scientists. Thanks to the recordings of EEG, Buddhists have demonstrated that this state of consciousness brings the appearance of brain waves similar to those of a deep sleep. Other studies have shown that parts of the brain awake concentration also activated. Thus, the brain is, at the same time, in an extreme state of rest and maximum concentration … A paradoxical state very beneficial.
Naturally, the main benefit of meditation is to eliminate stress. So is one of the most used by the inhabitants of Okinawa to stay in a “zen” … and get a hundred years! Meditation also has a direct impact on the body. In fact, one study has shown that meditation can dope the immune system, thereby limiting the infection. Another study has proven the benefits of this practice in the cardiovascular system: the “followers” to meditation have less stress, a slower heart and improved lipid profile. In addition, some American studies have also confirmed these benefits.
There are several techniques of meditation, but all are based generally on the same principles. Here’s an example of some of these methods:
Buddha : This technique is intended only for relaxation. Daily meditation is an exercise that requires one to be serious and to focus;
Zazen : This meditation works to improve posture and breathing and is closely related to Buddhist meditation.
Transcendental: this part of the principle that there are four levels of awareness: sensory (feeling our environment), self (our body), strictly consciousness (mind) and “absolute consciousness” that transcends all others. Meditation can achieve this state.
YOGA : Yoga is not only a method of meditation, but includes similar exercises.
It’s in your hands to decide which method is best for you.
If you do not want real learning in meditation techniques, you can perform some simple exercises: First, find a calm and serene place where no one bothers you, “Try to have a dim light (candles), adopt a sitting position but comfortable (not necessarily with his legs crossed!) “Close your eyes, relax and listen to your own breathing,” Try to display an image or why not, see a reproduction of a painting that means something to you, – There are techniques that propose to view each part of the body, be aware of all of them always starting with the feet,-relaxation techniques can complete the meditation, which will help you relax. The idea is to avoid thinking about work, problems or things in your everyday life.
“Try to stay in this state of serenity quarter of an hour, every day! And with a little training, you will certainly attain Nirvana!
