Physical & Mental Health Benefits
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- Physical Health Benefits
- Mental Health Benefits
Physical Health Benefits
There are so many physical benefits of meditation that doctors are now recommending meditation practices to patients for all kinds of disorders, including high blood pressure, obesity, pain management, and more! You don't have to have a condition for meditation to improve your health, either. Meditation can keep you healthy and happy by relaxing your body and mind and activating your parasympathetic nervous system.
improved immunity
improved cardiovascular health
weight loss
reduced pain sensitivity
alters brain structure
combats addiction
Mental Health Benefits
The mental health benefits of meditation are so friggin awesome! This incredible practice literally alters the structure of your brain, preventing ageing, improving memory and concentration, and just making your brain a cooler place to hang out :P
Cognitive benefits
improved concentration
improved memory
slows brain atrophy
Emotional Benefits
combats depression
reduced anxiety & stress
increased empathy & compassion