meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits.Some benefits of meditation are:

*It lowers oxygen consumption.

*It decreases respiratory rate.

*It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate.

*Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients.

*Leads to a deeper level of relaxation.

*Good for people with high blood pressure as it brings the B.P. to normal.

*Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate.

*Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches.

*Builds self-confidence.

*It increases serotonin production which influences mood and behaviour. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches.

*Helps in chronic diseases like allergies , arthritis etc.

*Reduces Pre- menstrual Syndrome.

*Helps in post-operative healing.

*Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells.

*Also reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress.

Answered by Ajay Pal , an ibibo Master, at 5:03 AM on May 17, 2008

meditative state is the natural outcome of yoga and the spiritual benefit of meditation is supreme bliss or enlightenment, these words are unlikely to be understood by many.

However, progress towards meditation and meditative techniques have several benefits at the gross body or material level:
1. Improvement of body luster and general health-When your mind focuses on a particular part of the body, the blood flow to that part increases and cells receive more oxygen and other nutrients in abundance. Today, many of the film stars and fashion models include meditation in their daily regimen.
2. Improvement in concentration - Many of the athletes and sports professionals regularly employ meditation methods. Studies have found a direct correlation between concentration exercises (meditation) and the performance level of sports professionals. Meditation strengthens the mind, it comes under control and is able to provide effective guidance to the physical body to effectively execute all its projects. Psychological Exercises are a powerful way of improving concentration and improving mental strength. When we live in the thinking mind, we are usually preoccupied with the past or future. When we spend our energy on the past and present we cover up our natural spontaneity and creativity. We may feel we have neither creativity or spontaneity, but, if we can learn to silence the mind, we realise that we have far more potential than we currently believe. To access this source of inspiration we just need to quieten the mind. Some of the great thinkers and scientists were able to make important discoveries when they could absorb themselves in their work, to the exclusion of all else. Meditation helps us to live in the current moment, and thus can help us to unlock our creative potential.

Answered by Sharad Singh , an ibibo Master, at 6:51 PM on May 16, 2008

Meditation is the process of rediscovering, enjoying and using the positive qualities, which have been dormant in you. Like any skill Meditation too requires practice to achieve positive and satisfying results. By doing a little everyday, it soon becomes a natural habit and rewards you generously for the little effort you put in.

However, progress towards meditation and meditative techniques have several benefits at the gross body or material level:
1. Improvement of body luster and general health-When your mind focuses on a particular part of the body, the blood flow to that part increases and cells receive more oxygen and other nutrients in abundance. Today, many of the film stars and fashion models include meditation in their daily regimen.
2. Improvement in concentration - Many of the athletes and sports professionals regularly employ meditation methods. Studies have found a direct correlation between concentration exercises (meditation) and the performance level of sports professionals. Meditation strengthens the mind, it comes under control and is able to provide effective guidance to the physical body to effectively execute all its projects. Psychological Exercises are a powerful way of improving concentration and improving mental strength.

For more information , please do visit source site:

www.healthandyoga.com /html/meditation/objectives.ht ml
Hope it will help you out.

Answered by Shobhit , an ibibo Master, at 7:23 PM on May 15, 2008

they are numerous and life changing. please check out my "best answers" which contain the words, meditation, reiki, or stress reduction in the related question. and, if you don't get around to that, at least see: www.sahajayoga.com; and read: *the complete idiot's guide to toltec wisdom*--totally beneficial. good luck.

Answered by ayisha , an ibibo Master, at 5:25 PM on May 14, 2008

meditation is usually recognized as a largely spiritual practice, it also has many health benefits.Some benefits of meditation are:

*It lowers oxygen consumption.

*It decreases respiratory rate.

*It increases blood flow and slows the heart rate.

*Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients.

*Leads to a deeper level of relaxation.

*Good for people with high blood pressure as it brings the B.P. to normal.

*Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate.

*Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches.

*Builds self-confidence.

*It increases serotonin production which influences mood and behaviour. Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches.

*Helps in chronic diseases like allergies , arthritis etc.

*Reduces Pre- menstrual Syndrome.

*Helps in post-operative healing.

*Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells.

*Also reduces activity of viruses and emotional distress.

Answered by Ashish Yadav , an ibibo Wizard, at 6:04 PM on May 13, 2008

There are many different types of people, types of meditation, and many different paths. For some it might not be the best thing to meditate, for others it might be to their advantage. It all depends on who you are and where you're at in your journey.

Answered by Nagendra , an ibibo Master, at 5:58 PM on May 13, 2008

well jks
meditation really gives wonderful results.u can easily come out of work tension.
it makes u more energetic than ur normal strength.
another added advantage is no need of guru.u can do on ur own and can see better results.

once u practice it regularly u can see the difference!

Answered by suman , an ibibo Citizen, at 5:35 PM on May 13, 2008

Meditation relaxes your body. It makes you concentrate more on your work which ultimately helps in doing our work in a best way.

Answered by Kamlesh B , an ibibo Specialist, at 4:53 PM on May 13, 2008

well Jks, Meditation is the process of rediscovering, enjoying and using the positive qualities, which have been dormant in you. Like any skill Meditation too requires practice to achieve positive and satisfying results. By doing a little everyday, it soon becomes a natural habit and rewards you generously for the little effort you put in.

However, progress towards meditation and meditative techniques have several benefits at the gross body or material level:
1. Improvement of body luster and general health-When your mind focuses on a particular part of the body, the blood flow to that part increases and cells receive more oxygen and other nutrients in abundance. Today, many of the film stars and fashion models include meditation in their daily regimen.
2. Improvement in concentration - Many of the athletes and sports professionals regularly employ meditation methods. Studies have found a direct correlation between concentration exercises (meditation) and the performance level of sports professionals. Meditation strengthens the mind, it comes under control and is able to provide effective guidance to the physical body to effectively execute all its projects. Psychological Exercises are a powerful way of improving concentration and improving mental strength.

For more information , please do visit source site:

www.healthandyoga.com /html/meditation/objectives.ht ml
Hope it will help you out.

Answered by Uttam , an ibibo Master, at 1:32 PM on May 13, 2008

While a meditative state is the natural outcome of yoga and the spiritual benefit of meditation is supreme bliss or enlightenment, these words are unlikely to be understood by many.

However, progress towards meditation and meditative techniques have several benefits at the gross body or material level:
1. Improvement of body luster and general health-When your mind focuses on a particular part of the body, the blood flow to that part increases and cells receive more oxygen and other nutrients in abundance. Today, many of the film stars and fashion models include meditation in their daily regimen.
2. Improvement in concentration - Many of the athletes and sports professionals regularly employ meditation methods. Studies have found a direct correlation between concentration exercises (meditation) and the performance level of sports professionals. Meditation strengthens the mind, it comes under control and is able to provide effective guidance to the physical body to effectively execute all its projects. Psychological Exercises are a powerful way of improving concentration and improving mental strength. When we live in the thinking mind, we are usually preoccupied with the past or future. When we spend our energy on the past and present we cover up our natural spontaneity and creativity. We may feel we have neither creativity or spontaneity, but, if we can learn to silence the mind, we realise that we have far more potential than we currently believe. To access this source of inspiration we just need to quieten the mind. Some of the great thinkers and scientists were able to make important discoveries when they could absorb themselves in their work, to the exclusion of all else. Meditation helps us to live in the current moment, and thus can help us to unlock our creative potential.

Answered by Reeta K , an ibibo Master, at 12:55 PM on May 13, 2008