7 Benefits of Meditation for Your Mind, Body and Spirit
1. Meditation soothes your nervous system By activating the parasympathetic nervous system (a.k.a. the rest & digest response), meditation calms the body and soothes the nerves ( 1 ). This has amazing benefits for the physical body, including- lowered heart rate, reduced blood pressure, decreased stress hormones (like adrenaline and cortisol), decreased respiratory rate, improved digestion, boosted immunity, and increased lifespan. The parasympathetic nervous system basically helps your body and all its organs function at their best, keeping you healthy and energized. When your nervous system is overactive and burnt out, you can't eat, sleep, relax, think clearly, and you tend to get sick easily. So yeah… a calm nervous system is a GREAT benefit of meditation. 2. Meditation helps you lose weight Meditation gets your mind and body deeply connected so they can communicate effectively. In essence, your mind becomes more in tune with your body and its needs. One of t