Simply put, meditation increases your self-awareness. There are added benefits such as reduced stress; reduced anxiety; increased focus; increased compassion; and others.
Meditation and Science – Straight from the National Institute for Health (NIH)
Many studies have investigated meditation for different conditions, and there’s evidence that it may reduce blood pressure as well as symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome and flare-ups in people who have had ulcerative colitis. It may ease symptoms of anxiety and depression and may help people with insomnia.
Meditation and the Brain
Some research suggests that meditation may physically change the brain and body and could potentially help to improve many health problems and promote healthy behaviors. #NIH; #science; #meditation; #anxiety; #stress; #compassion; #focus; #bloodpressure