On December 1st, LIVESTRONG.COM began a 30-day meditation challenge with the Mentor Channel and the Hall Center.
Print or save your calendar to remind you of meditation! (Source: Gracie Wilson / LIVESTRONG.COM) Why do you meditate?
1. Meditation makes you decompress.
One of the most frequently mentioned benefits of meditation is that it reduces stress and cortisol levels in the body. Who doesn't want that? By sitting quietly for a few minutes, you will encourage your brain to slow down and your body will still recover.
2. Meditation can improve your health.
Some studies have shown that regular meditation (just 5 minutes a day) can help your immune system work better. d can even alleviate pain in certain situations.
3. Mediation can improve your productivity.
Yes, when you do something, doing nothing can help you. Meditation can increase your concentration, attention and memory, and your ability to think creatively. One study even found that you can increase your attention in just four days of meditation training.
4. Meditation makes you happier.
You will increase your positive emotions while reducing depression and anxiety. Meditation can also make you more compassionate and less lonely.
You used to want to know everything about the efficacy of meditation, together with Dr. Prudence at the Hall Center! Join the conversation with Livestrong Senior Editor by chelle Bergmann Vartan and leave your question in the comments below
LIVESTRONG.COM was published on Wednesday, November 30, 2016
What should I do while meditating? do?
1. It's nothing.
This is the meditationThe focus of thinking. You don't need to do anything. Of course, you can (see items 2 to 4 below), but it is completely acceptable, just sitting, thinking, doing... nothing. It's perfectly normal to start all the zen-ed and let the wandering thoughts fly into your brain. Just admit them and let yourself go.
2. Repeat a mantra or use mala beads.
Often, repeating a word or phrase can help your mind stay focused during meditation. The most common mantra is "om", but you can say that singing or singing in any l helps you find the pain of your center, whether loud or silent.
Some examples: "Today, I choose to be kind," "My breathing is deep, my heart is open," "I am strong, capable," or any name of any religion/language (Allah, Govinda, Yaweh, etc.).
3. Pray or take time to be grateful.
You don't need devout religion or even super spirituality, but many people take this time as part of their spiritual practice. If you pray or want to consider a specific verse, you can. If you don't have any specific religious beliefs, try to appreciate the things and abilities you have.
4. Listen to guided meditation.
If you are not sure what you are, meditation may be awkward for beginners (but you should not do anything specific). Therefore, guiding meditation can be a useful way to get started. You can find them through UCLA's Mindful Awareness Resource Center, Deepak Chopra's website, YouTube or Stop, Breathe and Think.
What do you think?
Will you join the challenge? ? What do you hope to benefit from? Have you ever participated in a meditation challenge? What have you learned from it? Share your meditation stories and tips in the comments below!
