What does meditation do?
Meditation brings one to a state of inner stillness in full alert awareness through quietening down the body and mind.
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How does meditation work?
By allowing the mind and body to quieten down it is possible to disengage from the dramas we are involved in for a while and see things more clearly. Stresses and anxieties are released during meditation and life starts to flow positively and easily. Life stops being a struggle.
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What are the benefits of meditation?
During meditation, the heart rate and blood pressure return to a resting state. Stress is released and one feels relaxed and experiences a feeling of well being. There is evidence that one develops more resistance to infections. One feels more positive, more vital and less irritable. Certain anxiety states are improved and some people with sleep problems find meditation helps.
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Is meditation like hypnosis?
Meditation requires one to be fully alert, aware and in control. In hypnosis one is not fully alert and not fully in control.
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Should I meditate using background music?
No, music lulls the mind into relaxation mode! Meditation requires one to be alert and aware of one’s inner experiences.
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