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5 Benefits of weekly meditation
1. Greater Sense of Self-Awareness
Meditation allows us to mentally take inventory of our bodies. How does our body feel in the present moment? What amazing things is our body capable of? Do we feel strong or weak? What can we do to remedy anything that aches in our body?
Much like the physical practice of yoga, meditation helps you establish a stronger connection between mind and body. Through this greater sense of self-awareness, we cultivate present moment awareness which allows us to remain present, grounded, and focused in all aspects and every moment of our lives.
2. Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Obsessing about the past or future can often lead to unhappiness. When we are fully immersed in the present moment, we are content. We can only control what’s happening now – which is why there is no reason to be caught up in the past or fixate on the future.
Our life is always in the now. Meditation is the anchor to help you stay there. This is the key to reducing stress, gaining control over your anxiety, and ultimately living a more stress-free and happy life.
3. Increase Mental Clarity and Focus
If we are mindful and focused on the present moment, we are fully engaged in present action. Think of how amazing all your work would be if you were completely focused on it, and not caught up in the chatter of your mind, or impulsively checking your cell phone or social media every five minutes.
Meditation helps us unplug and tune in to what’s going on beneath the surface of our thoughts. Over time, this becomes a subconscious habit that results in increased mental clarity and focus, and your memory and mental acuity will improve too.
4. Emotional Intelligence
When we have time to sit without any distractions, we are able to get more in touch with our emotions. We may realise the root cause of our unrest or worry. Regular meditation helps us recognise our emotions as fleeting, but also allows us the chance to sit with them instead of avoiding or being afraid of facing our emotions.
Through the ability to sit with your thoughts, you can work through emotions instead of continuing to ignore or repress them. As a result, you deepen your emotional intelligence and ability to recognise and work through emotional issues as they arise, which impacts your relationships and mind state in a positive way.
5. Trigger the Brain’s Relaxation Response
Meditation ignites the ‘relaxation response’ in the brain. Components of this response include changes in heart rate, metabolism and brain chemistry, all in the name of bringing you – and your brain – to a heightened state of relaxation.
Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?! It is! And this relaxation can lead to better sleep, falling asleep quicker, and also stress management, reduced anxiety and a better ability to maintain emotional equilibrium.