| I am writing this article to present meditation as one of | | | | and pick the one you feel most comfortable with. |
| the powerful tools for reduction (and possible cure) of | | | | Some different types of meditations include: |
| anxiety disorder. As we will see, meditation not only | | | | Buddhist meditation: This meditation encompasses |
| helps to reduce anxiety, but it also presents several | | | | different techniques to cause the meditative state. |
| other benefits, some of which I listed here. Meditation is | | | | These techniques include noticing thoughts, body |
| a self-directed practice where the mind gets focused | | | | sensations, concentrating on breathing, visualization and |
| and both the mind and body relax. I will show in this | | | | other methods. |
| article some of the methods that are used to achieve | | | | TM: This is one of the most practiced and most |
| meditation. | | | | studied types of mediation. It involves the use of a |
| It is uncertain the exact date that the practice of | | | | mantra, which can be a sound or word(s) that you |
| meditation began, but it is believed that it started | | | | mentally repeat, to achieve the meditative state. |
| several thousands years ago in the eastern societies. | | | | Some people prefer to use guided meditation which |
| Meditation is practiced as part of religious traditions and | | | | usually consists of a recording, with music and video. |
| also as a separate discipline. In the early second half of | | | | During the guided meditation you concentrate on the |
| the 20th century, many researches were done on | | | | soothing music and, if there is video, you watch the |
| meditation and it was found numerous benefits | | | | images. Usually the guide's voice in the recording |
| associated with its practice. The benefits of meditation | | | | directs you on what to do during the meditation - you |
| are both psychological and physical, and they include: | | | | may be instructed to concentrate on parts of your |
| Psychological benefits: | | | | body, your breathing, to imagine things, and so on, as |
| - Stress and anxiety reduction | | | | directed by the recording. |
| - Depression reduction | | | | Some people practice meditation in the lotus position, |
| - Better concentration and focus | | | | but this position is not very easy to do for a lot of |
| - Enhanced self-esteem | | | | people. You can meditate sitting in a chair. Keep your |
| - Enhanced creativity | | | | back straight. You can support your back on the |
| Physical benefits: | | | | backrest, but if this makes you sleep, then it is probably |
| - More energy | | | | a good idea to not support the back. You may fall |
| - Better sleep | | | | sleep in the beginning, but this goes away with |
| - Enhanced immune system | | | | persistent practice. If you fall asleep you are not |
| - Reduction of pre-menstrual syndrome | | | | meditating. |
| - More health in general | | | | It may take some time to obtain the benefits, but |
| Although there are different types of meditations they | | | | regular practice of meditation will help you reduce your |
| all involve focusing the mind on something and they all | | | | anxiety, feel more relaxed and focused and to achieve |
| produce the psychological and physical benefits | | | | several benefits that will greatly enhance your life and |
| described above. The meditation technique used will | | | | bring you happiness, fulfillment and inner peace. It is |
| depend on your preference. Try different techniques | | | | worth the effort. |