Meditation can be done anywhere. It has been around for many years and it is used to reduce stress and promote relaxation and a soothing mind. There are so many emotional and physical benefits. Find a quiet place and learn more about all the different meditations in the article to try. Some of the benefits are listed below as well as solutions.
- Decreases anxiety, depression, and negative emotions
- Increases patience, self-awareness, and understanding
- Promotes better sleep
- Reduces tension headaches, neck, and backaches
- Helps manage chronic pain, high blood pressure, heart disease and irritable bowel syndrome
- Try breathing deeply and slowly
- Walk and meditate
- Engage in prayer
- Read and reflect by using a journal or reading a sacred text or poem
- Focus on being thankful and feelings of love and compassion
TIP: Try yoga, guided or mantra meditation, mindfulness meditation, and transcendental meditation to find out what works for you. More types of meditation are mentioned in the video within the article.