How to Meditate And The Benefits of it

Written By Colēgia

Finding time to decompress can be difficult depending on our schedules. One healthy way to integrate some downtime is to include meditation into our routine. The process itself is accessible and there are many ways that it can help. Today we want to talk about the many benefits of meditation and how to do it.

Getting Started

There are many ways to get started when it comes to meditation. Some things to consider would be whether you prefer group meditations or individual meditations? Both of these have different benefits to them but for simplicity starting off by yourself can be easier because of the logistics. Another thing to think about is whether you want a guided or non-guided meditation? If you want to go down the guided meditation route, the free Alaia application can help you by picking ones that are easier and gradually working your way up. If you want to opt for a more free-form style meditation, we recommend playing some soothing music to relax the mind and muscles. Finding a quiet place to relax is often one of the best first steps. You want your meditation space to be free of distractions and conducive to easing the mind. Once you do this, you'll want to close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Envision something positive such as an ocean or waterfall. Let your thoughts flow naturally and enjoy the gentle comfort of your surroundings. When you feel you're ready to go back to the world, slowly open your eyes and cherish the moment. This is one of many ways to meditate and all it requires is patience and the willingness to be still.

“Finding a quiet place to relax is often one of the best first steps.”

Physical Benefits

Meditation offers a plethora of health benefits both physical and mental. Taking care of our bodies is important as we need to have a balance in order to perform at our best. One way that meditation can help is with muscle relaxation. This is good as oftentimes areas such as our shoulders may tense up when we are stressed. This can also translate into other parts of us such as our heart which can affect us in many ways. Meditation can release tension within our heart by lowering our blood pressure through breathing exercises. This is good as lowered resting heart rate can help us think more calmly and accurately. Meditation also helps our lungs by giving us time to practice mindful breathing. This can promote healthier airways and good respiratory health. All of these areas are good to work on as they are an essential part of our bodies.

“Meditation can release tension within our heart by lowering our blood pressure through breathing exercises.”

Mental Benefits

Another main way that meditation can help is for our mental health. Stress is a very real concern for students as there are many different ways that it can negatively impact our performance. Meditation understands this and acts as a reprieve from the tough moments out there. Many meditation exercises are tailored depending on which area we may need help with. Stress relief is one of the more common benefits of meditation as it can help you stay centered along with promoting happiness. Other mental benefits of this are increased motivation as some meditations can help you focus on your goals. Building better focus and concentration are some elements within these exercises that can also translate over into schoolwork. Gratitude is another element of meditation that goes far beyond the scope of the classroom. Many meditations focus on the good things we have within our lives and can help us appreciate people and our good qualities.

Meditation is both easy and necessary to incorporate into our lives as the benefits of it can truly make a difference.

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