All the research reports on the meditation have proved umpteen times that meditation is extremely helpful for us to enjoy a healthy and successful life. Meditation is equally beneficial for housewives, pregnant woman, working persons, students, or retired persons. You will rarely find a man now-a-days who doesn’t experience a daily dose of crushing tension. But neither money nor the doctors can make you free from this biggest disease of modern civilization. Only meditation can rescue us and the happy news is that it is easy and totally free, and without any side-effects.

AN ANCIENT INDIAN ART

Meditation is an ancient Indian art (called ‘Dhyana’ in India) whose magical effect was known to the Indians thousands of years ago, and they taught it to the whole world. Unfortunately further research on the art was not carried on in India to simplify it and use it as an effective treatment for various ailments. Although research continued to be conducted by Western psychotherapists and saints of Indian origin living there. Various methods evolved time to time to maximise the benefits and simplify the art.

WHY PEOPLE FALL ILL

Before evaluating the health benefits and effectiveness of meditation we have to explore the reasons behind illness. Modern life style is taking us away from the nature and disturbing natural rhythm of communication between mind and body. This rhythmic disturbance creates hindrance in the functions of our body, causing a situation, which becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and diseases. In addition, lack of physical exercise encourages such a negative process. If we are able to evolve a procedure that can help us to restore healthy communication between our mind and body it will strengthen the immune system of our body and make us healthier.

Meditation is the best antidote to the unhealthy process. It harmonises the communication between the various parts of our body, especially the mind and the body, bringing a natural rhythm in them.

DO IT DAILY

Most of the wise persons of this world are including meditation in their daily regimen because meditation is like a small harmless pill capable of doing miracles. It ensures good health, relaxation, progress and power of having a control over things. To master the art of meditation you must practice it regularly. Start it in an easy way and gradually develop your own good technique. After a few days practice you will feel how wonderful the meditation is. It will make you healthier, happier and more successful.

A RECENT STUDY

A recent study (till Nov. 2005) by Harvard instructor Dr. Sara W. Lazar, whose primary appointment is at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), proved the immense benefits of meditation. She initiated the study as a response to prove that meditation improved brain function and reduced the effects of aging.

According to fellow corroborator on the study, Dr. Herbert Benson (the Mind/Body Medical Institute Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School) Dr. Sara’s findings are definitely unique as they show that the mind can increase the thickness of the prefrontal cortex. This thickening of the cortex is contrary to what should happen as the brain ages so the researchers concluded that the meditation was responsible for this physical effect. The group that was tested ranged from 25-50-year-olds who meditated lightly—approximately 40 minutes a day.

THE EASIEST METHOD OF MEDITATION FOR ALL

RIGHT PLACE: Some experts give special emphasis on the place you choose for meditation. Definitely the right place has its importance as it helps you to concentrate better. Several persons feel better at meditation if they are at a religious place. Others are able to meditate properly only at their homes. Choose any centre or place whichever is feasible to you. Don’t take it very seriously.

PERIOD OF MEDITATION. It is better to meditate twice a day – early in the morning after getting up from the bed, and at night before sleeping. The period of the meditation may vary according to the time available to a person – any time between 5 minutes to 30 minutes will serve the purpose. However, it is advised to have a session of at least 15 minutes for satisfactory benefits.
There are various methods of meditation described both by Indian and Western experts. Here we will talk about the easiest, scientific and the most effective way.

RELAX YOUR BODY. Just lie down or sit on a comfortable chair. Loosen up every part of your body. Start breathing somewhat deeply. Focus your attention on the process of inhaling and exhaling. Then try to concentrate towards the superpower of this world/universe. In addition, imagine light rays coming towards your body and the tensions of your mind melting away under their miraculous effect.

CHANTING. Don’t make too much effort at anything. Try to do everything in a relaxed and comfortable manner. If you like you can chant any line from your religious book, or just think about the God and the relaxation process. After sometime you will start feeling the miraculous effect of meditation both on your mind and body.

VARIOUS BENIFITS. It is a simple procedure that anybody can do. It strengthens your immune system, keep diseases away from your body, increase your working stamina and fighting capabilities when the circumstances are adverse, and maintain harmony in body and social relationships. While meditating you can also pray to God to give you what you need or want. It has been proved innumerable times by lot of people and saints that what you pray to God whole-hearted you get in life. With the help of meditation you convey your wishes about your career or business. You will definitely get help and success will be easily in your reach.

FOR PREGNANT LADIES TO GET HEALTHY BABIES

Although the method for a pregnant lady is almost the same yet she has to visualize somewhat differently. She must imagine that not only she but the small baby in her womb is also relaxing. It will definitely improve both psychological and physical health of her baby. A marvellous gift a mother can give to her child before its birth.

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