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reserch based benifits of meditaion
on this page you will find first six post witch basically are study by doctors and researchers
on meditation and its benifits witch found them in observation.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/?s=meditation

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as a reserch conducted by Harvard-affiliated researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) on jan 30.
for study magnetic resonance (MR) images were taken of the brain structure of 16 study participants two weeks before and after
they took part in the eight-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Program at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness.
found increased gray-matter density in the hippocampus, known to be important for learning and memory, and in structures associated with self-awareness, compassion, and introspection.
Participant-reported reductions in stress also were correlated with decreased gray-matter density in the amygdala, which is known to play an important role in anxiety and stress.
Although no change was seen in a self-awareness-associated structure called the insula, which had been identified in earlier studies, the authors suggest that longer-term meditation
practice might be needed to produce changes in that area. None of these changes were seen in the control group, indicating that they had not resulted merely from the passage of time.
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Physically changes your brain: 2011, harvard, led by dr Sara Lazer :
https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2011/01/eight-weeks-to-a-better-brain/

Eight weeks to a better brain Harvard researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital find that participating in an eight-week mindfulness meditation program appears to make measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, sense of self, empathy, and stress.

Science-Based Benefits of Meditation

There are lots of benifits of meditation, lot of taking about benifits of meditation on no basis,
while we are talking about top benifits witch
are proven by science. so lets see

1) Reduces Stress
Stress reduction is one of the most common reasons people try meditation.
2)Controls Anxiety
meditation helps to deal with stress
Less stress translates to less anxiety.
3) Promotes Emotional Health
Some forms of meditation can also lead to an improved self-image and more positive outlook on life.
4) Enhances Self-Awareness
Some forms of meditation may help you develop a stronger understanding of yourself, helping you grow into your best self.
5) Lengthens Attention Span
Focused-attention meditation is like weight lifting for your attention span. It helps increase the strength and endurance of your attention.
6)Can Generate Kindness
Some types of meditation may particularly increase positive feelings and actions toward yourself and others.
7)May Help Fight Addictions
The mental discipline you can develop through meditation may help you break dependencies by increasing your self-control and awareness of triggers for addictive behaviors.
8)Improves Sleep
Nearly half the population will struggle with insomnia at some point.
9) Helps Control Pain
Your perception of pain is connected to your state of mind, and it can be elevated in stressful conditions.
10)Can Decrease Blood Pressure
Meditation can also improve physical health by reducing strain on the heart.
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HOW TO MEDITATE: SIMPLE MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
This meditation exercise is an excellent introduction to meditation techniques.

Sit or lie comfortably. You may even want to invest in a meditation chair or cushion.
Close your eyes. (We recommend using one of our Cooling Eye Masks or Restorative Eye Pillows if lying down).
Make no effort to control the breath; simply breathe naturally.
Focus your attention on the breath and on how the body moves with each inhalation and exhalation.
Notice the movement of your body as you breathe.
Observe your chest, shoulders, rib cage, and belly.
Simply focus your attention on your breath without controlling its pace or intensity.
If your mind wanders, return your focus back to your breath.
Maintain this meditation practice for two to three minutes to start, and then try it for longer periods.

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Meditation - Spirituality

As many people think that meditation is a religious thing because we often connect with
spirituality.
Meditation is a process or practice we use to focus on our mind, to train our attention and
awereness. with it we can achieve mentally focous without too much distraction, we can get
clam and stable mindset, meditation may be use with the aim of reducing stress, anxiety,
depression abd pain.
There are many form and techniques but mantra meditation is very populer. for begginers its
dificult procces but as you stick to it it can be done effortlessly.

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meditate every day keeps you happy and satisfide

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