This article was seen on www.bodyandsoul.com.au and was written by Carolyne Gowen of Still Your Mind.
What is meditation? It’s a deep relaxation method that stills the mind and stops the constant chatter in your head. When this internal dialogue ceases the mind settles. Because the mind and the body are so closely related, when the mind is still, the body can begin to relax too.
Quite simply: meditation gives you peace of mind. This is why long-term meditators have a reputation for being such relaxed people!
Research has shown the rest we get during meditation is actually much deeper than the rest gained in sleep (20 minutes of meditation can be equivalent to 7 hours’ shut-eye). And we all know how much a good night’s sleep – or lack thereof – can affect our performance at work and at home.
Rest is nature’s way of healing our body. As deep rest is an essential aspect of recovery and rejuvenation, meditation plays an important role in enlivening your inner healer.
So why meditate? Meditation has more benefits than most people realise. It lowers blood pressure, strengthens the immune system, reduces stress toxins in your body and brings peace, relaxation and happiness into everyday life.
This relaxation response is why those at the highest levels of corporate success are taking time to meditate, reducing stress levels and improving overall wellbeing.
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http://www.bodyandsoul.com.au/soul+happiness/wellbeing/how+to+relax+the+mind+with+meditation,10725
