Scientific Benefits of Meditation
The benefits of having a meditation practice have been strongly supported by thousands of evidence-based neuroscience research studies in the recent years.
Psychological Benefits:
-Improve overall mental health
- Reduce anxiety/stress
- Reduce reactivity
- Reduce depression
- Reduce irritability
- Reduce aggression
- Improve insomnia
- Improve social connection
Physical Benefits:
- Lower blood pressure
- Reduce symptoms of IBS, ulcerative colitis, fibromyalgia, psoriasis, RA, PTSD, chronic pain
- Slow down cognitive decline
- Improve concentration
- Improve memory
- Amygdala (part of brain that activates anxiety/fear/stress) decreases in size
- Gray matter in hippocampus (part of brain that assists in cognition, memory and emotional regulation) increases in size
* This practice may not be appropriate for everyone, not a treatment for any disorder, and not a substitute for professional care. If there are underlying psychological or traumatic issues, some people can be distressed by a meditation practice if they are not properly guided. If it doesn't feel right for you, please simply stop with ease. Maybe a walk in nature is a better option for you. If you have a trauma history, it is advised to do a guided meditation with a trained instructor. We should listen to our inner wisdom what is right for us in this moment.
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https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-in-depth
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain-in-depressed-patients/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/05/26/harvard-neuroscientist-meditation-not-only-reduces-stress-it-literally-changes-your-brain/
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Mindfulness and Emotion Regulation: Insights from Neurobiological, Psychological, and Clinical Studies