Posts tagged meditation
Health Benefits of Meditation
“Even ten minutes of meditation a day will help alleviate stress.
Some of the health benefits of meditation are:-
Reduces anxiety attacks as it lowers the levels of blood lactate.
Builds self confidence.
Increases serotonin which influences moods and behavior. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, headaches and insomnia.
Enhances energy, strength and vigor.
Helps keep blood pressure normal
Reduces stress and tension
Creates a state of deep relaxation and general feeling of wellbeing
Helps with P.M.T.
Increases concentration and strengthens the mind
Helps reduce heart disease
Helps with weight loss”
(via yogaprivatelessons: myyogaon)
Changing your brain through meditation
We could all be nicer with a little meditation.
6 Natural Stress Relievers that Won't Zap your Energy
Love this list, not only because it includes yoga. Happy Friday, everyone!
When it comes to stress relief, most of us need a little help. Whether you practice daily meditation, take brisk walks or engage in a friendly chat, there are many forms of relief that don’t require a pharmaceutical drug or a trip to a psychiatrist’s office. However, many anxiety-reducing…
Very cool meditation brainstorm diagram.
(via 365daysyoga)
Mantra Meditation in the Kriya Yoga Tradition of Paramahansa Yogananda
(via yogaprivatelessons)
Inherent discontent.
Many suffer from this common affliction; one that I’ve dubbed “inherent discontent”. It’s rampant, actually. It probably exists somewhere on the pandemic level, not that I have any scientific support for such claims. I simply see it everywhere.
Inherent discontent is when no matter the state of external events, there is always something to judge and criticize. I think it may stem from internal unease that manifests as negative feelings. Our brains want to make sense of this unease, and so we look externally for reasons to justify our sadness, anger or anxiety. It’s usually, of course, the fault of those close around us, friends, family or co-workers. And it is expressed through harsh and critical statements, dirty looks and sometimes just a stewing silence.
Through greater awareness of our feelings and inner state, it becomes easier to recognize whether we are reacting from a place of inherent discontent or whether ours is a fair reaction to an external situation. Yoga, meditation and self-contemplation are valuable tools to increase our awareness, as well as settle and calm internal unease. Negative feelings will still arise, but we recognize them without having to react with such fervor and animosity.
I suffered from inherent discontent for many years, and I still come down with a minor case every now and then. You’ll recognize it when you want to ream your loved ones (or complete strangers) for common actions that you would do “right” or “better” or perhaps for making (gasp) a simple mistake. The cure is just a good dose of ordinary tools like yoga, deep breathing, prayer or meditation and a whole lotta love and acceptance.
