Psychological Benefits of Meditation

Published in the Inner Vision Journal Spring 2006 Issue

• Brain wave coherence and synchronization increased, leading to greater creativity, intellectual and moral reasoning, as well as higher IQ.

• Noticeably less anxiety, irritability, moodiness and feelings of depression.

• Increased happiness, emotional stability and self-actualization.

• Feelings of inner strength, vitality and rejuvenation.

• Improved concentration, learning ability, memory and intuition.

Physiological Benefits of Meditation

• Ability to rest deeply as measured by decreased metabolic rate, lower cholesterol levels, lower heart rate, lower blood pressure and a reduced workload of the heart.

• Levels of stress associated chemicals such as cortisol and lactate reduced.  Higher levels of DHEAS, which is associated with aging.

• Reduction of free radicals, unstable oxygen molecules that can cause tissue damage that are thought to be a major factor in many diseases and aging.

• A higher skin resistance, which means lower stress and anxiety levels.  Improved flow of air going to the lungs, resulting in easier and more relaxed breathing.

• Younger biological age.  With standard measure for aging, long-term (5 or more years) Transcendental Meditation practitioners measured an average of 12 years younger than their chronological age.

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