For us to become healthier we need to listen to our bodies. And what better way to do that than by learning to quiet our busy minds? Meditation can be intimidating for a beginner, but it does not need to be. All you need is a quiet place to sit, a few minutes of your time (and really, five minutes will do you wonders), and a peaceful cd with soothing music and sounds. And the reward for this investment in yourself? The benefits of mediation are too many to count:
‘Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients. Leads to a deeper level of relaxation. Reduces anxiety attacks. Decreases muscle tension and headaches. Builds self-confidence. Enhances the immune system. Reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress.’
‘Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients. Leads to a deeper level of relaxation. Reduces anxiety attacks. Decreases muscle tension and headaches. Builds self-confidence. Enhances the immune system. Reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress.’
helpful links: HERE/meditation benefits: HERE
photo credits: pose:unknown; flower:lenareh; lotus:rodolfo; budha+candle: c.mariani; garden:hoppinger; man: mboudin.
Beautiful! Such a great reminder to this oh so important activity.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try meditating!
ReplyDeleteI used to meditate every morning. I need to start doing it again. It makes me much more positive throughout the day. ps. I love all the pink in these photos!
ReplyDeleteI so need to focus on meditating more. It's tough with two kids all day but going to yoga was my escape where I could actually meditate for 90 minutes. Great post, great reminder:)
ReplyDeleteI meditate every morning. It has made a world of difference in my life, I've been doing it almost 5 years and it has changed things!
ReplyDeleteThe first photo in the meditation pose brings back memories of the first time I went to a yoga class. We were instructed to close our eyes, which I did, then suddenly I hear this LOUD HMMMMMMMM and scared I opened my eyes to see everyone had their eyes closed and were humming away. I was a naive student and only after poking my friend's arm did I learn it was meditation.
ReplyDeletei could probably use some meditation & prayer right now!
ReplyDeleteand oh my gosh -- finally added you to my blogscoll & button to my collection!! can't believe i hadn't already! so so sorry! LOVE your blog!
This is such a lovely post, I think I definitely need to start again, thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, nice to discover your blog :)
I really need to start doing this, maybe it will calm me down!
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