Soul Café – Meditation 101-May 12-2010
by Judy Martene

Definition
Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth.

Physiological Benefits of Meditation

* Deep rest-as measured by decreased metabolic rate, [...]

The brain waves of meditators show why they’re healthier. Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex—brain waves in the stress-prone right frontal cortex move to the calmer left frontal cortex. In other words, they were calmer and happier than before.
Physiological Benefits of Meditation
* Deep rest-as measured by [...]

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