Meditation and there Benefits

What is Meditation Meditation, according to the spiritual meaning of the term, is not a process of the mind, but of the spirit. It goes through two stages: the preliminary one which can be defined as concentration, and the final one which can be called contemplation

What is Meditation

Meditation, according to the spiritual meaning of the term, is not a process of the mind, but of the spirit. It goes through two stages: the preliminary one which can be defined as concentration, and the final one which can be called contemplation.

            History of meditation

Written evidence of any form of meditation was first seen in the Vedas around 1500 BCE. ... Around the 6th to 5th centuries BCE, forms of Meditation developed in Taoist China and Buddhist India. Dhyana in early Buddhism also takes influence on Vedanta by ca. the 4th century BCE.

Types of meditation and there benefits The following seven examples are some of the best-known ways to meditate: 1.   Loving-kindness meditation Its goal is to cultivate an attitude of love and kindness toward everything, even a person's enemie. While breathing deeply, practitioners open their minds to receiving loving kindness. They then send messages of loving kindness to the world, to specific people, or to their loved ones. It can help those affected by: ·         anger ·         frustration ·         resentment ·         interpersonal conflict This type of meditation may increase positive emotions . 2. Body scan or progressive relaxation During a progressive relaxation session, practitioners start at one end of their body, usually their feet, and work through the whole. \ Some forms of progressive relaxation require people to tense and then relax muscles. Others encourage a person 3. Mindfulness meditation Mindfulness meditation is something people can do almost anywhere. While waiting in line at the  Grocery . ·         improve memory ·         lessen impulsive, emotional reactions ·         improve relationship satisfaction 4. Breath awareness meditation Breath awareness is a type of mindful meditation that encourages mindful breathing. Practitioners breathe slowly and deeply, counting their breaths or otherwise focusing on their breaths.  It improved concentration, and greater emotional flexibility. 5. Kundalini yoga                  It is a physically active form of meditation that blends movements with deep breathing and mantras. People usually learn from a teacher or do a class. However, someone can learn the poses and mantras at home. . 6. Zen meditation            It is a form of meditation that can be part of Buddhist practice. The goal is to find a comfortable position. . People may prefer it if they are seeking both relaxation and a new spiritual path. 7. Transcendental Meditation Transcendental Meditation is a spiritual form of meditation During a meditation session, practitioners focus on a mantra or a repeated word or series of words. People who practice Transcendental Meditation report both spiritual experiences and heightened mindfulness. With the many types of meditation to try, there should be one to suit most individuals. Loving-kindness meditation is also known as Metta meditation. Its goal is to cultivate an attitude of love and kindness toward everything, even a person's enemies and sources of stress. While breathing deeply, practitioners open their minds to receiving loving kindness. They then send messages of loving kindness to the world, to specific people, or to their loved ones. In most forms of this meditation, the key is to repeat the message many times, until the practitioner feels an attitude of loving kindness. Loving-kindness meditation is designed to promote feelings of compassion and love, both for others and oneself. It can help those affected by: ·         anger ·         frustration ·         resentment ·         interpersonal conflict This type of meditation may increase positive emotions and has been linked to reduced depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress or PTSD. 2. Body scan or progressive relaxation Progressive relaxation, sometimes called body scan meditation, is meditation that encourages people to scan their bodies for areas of tension. The goal is to notice tension and to allow it to release. ·

History of meditation Written evidence of any form of meditation was first seen in the Vedas around 1500 BCE. ... Around the 6th to 5th centuries BCE, forms of Meditation developed in Taoist China and Buddhist India. Dhyana in early Buddhism also takes influence on Vedanta by ca. the 4th century BCE.

Types of meditation and there benefits The following seven examples are some of the best-known ways to meditate: 1.   Loving-kindness meditation Its goal is to cultivate an attitude of love and kindness toward everything, even a person's enemie. While breathing deeply, practitioners open their minds to receiving loving kindness. They then send messages of loving kindness to the world, to specific people, or to their loved ones. It can help those affected by: ·         anger ·         frustration ·         resentment ·         interpersonal conflict This type of meditation may increase positive emotions . 2. Body scan or progressive relaxation During a progressive relaxation session, practitioners start at one end of their body, usually their feet, and work through the whole. Some forms of progressive relaxation require people to tense and then relax muscles. Others encourage a person 3. Mindfulness meditation Mindfulness meditation is something people can do almost anywhere. While waiting in line at the  Grocery . ·         improve memory ·         lessen impulsive, emotional reactions ·         improve relationship satisfaction 4. Breath awareness meditation Breath awareness is a type of mindful meditation that encourages mindful breathing. Practitioners breathe slowly and deeply, counting their breaths or otherwise focusing on their breaths.  It improved concentration, and greater emotional flexibility. 5. Kundalini yoga                  It is a physically active form of meditation that blends movements with deep breathing and mantras. People usually learn from a teacher or do a class. However, someone can learn the poses and mantras at home. . 6. Zen meditation            It is a form of meditation that can be part of Buddhist practice. The goal is to find a comfortable position. . People may prefer it if they are seeking both relaxation and a new spiritual path. 7. Transcendental Meditation Transcendental Meditation is a spiritual form of meditation During a meditation session, practitioners focus on a mantra or a repeated word or series of words. People who practice Transcendental Meditation report both spiritual experiences and heightened mindfulness.