If you learn some simple breathing exercises, meditations,
and relaxation techniques you are on your way to becoming
healthier.
Doing this can lead to increased feelings of well-being,
reduced stress (one of the biggest killers in the world),
reduced blood pressure, and increased feelings of being
in control and relaxation.
MEDITATION A NATURAL ALTERNATIVE
Meditation offers a potential natural alternative to
western medicine or, at least, can act as a supplement
to it.
The great thing about learning meditation is that it
really is not that difficult.
All it requires is a bit of time each day where you can
sit quietly.
No gadgets. No 'gizmos'. No medicines. Just you, your
breath, and your mind.
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Interestingly the University of Wisconsin found the
positive emotions after meditation led to beneficial
changes in brain activity and antibody responses to flu
vaccine.
This is AWESOME!
It is showing that all you require for boosted immunity
is patience to learn and perform some fundamental meditation
techniques.
You don't necessarily need pills and potions. Often they
are over-priced and ineffective anyway. You just need
to learn a few exercises that are more internal than
external.
ATHLETES BENEFIT FROM MEDITATION
The benefits of deep breathing exercises and meditation
also extends to those who pursue competitive sports.
Firstly some focused meditation and visualisation can
lead to improved performance. Many top competitors now
view visualisation as an indispensable tool in their
quest for victory.
Secondly deep breathing alone can aid in becoming fitter.
This means that on so called 'rest' days an athlete can
maintain or increase fitness in an invigorating way that
will not tire them out.
A great supplement to their main training protocols!
There are many reasons why you should incorporate some
form of deep breathing exercises into your health and
fitness regimes regardless of what your goals may be.
All it takes to begin is a few minutes each day and
you will start to experience the benefits!
(c) Tim Webb 2006