What is meditation?
Meditation is a mental state; this state gives a deep rest to the body and a calm influence on the mind. A high level of consciousness, in which through thought and concentration, is possible to reach the secret part of the mind. This is the most suitable way for the rest of body and mind.
Components of meditation
There are different types of meditation, but all types of meditation are the same. Commonly the components of meditation are four. At the bottom, these elements are described.
1.Peaceful environment - calm-intensive environment is needed for meditation. There will be no racket.
2.Posture- Matter of posture is important. Obviously, the posture should be easy to maintain.
3.Passive attitude - Stop thinking external thoughts or elements in meditation for meditation. The mind has to be completely free. Because these disturb the meditation.
4.Material of matter - One of the main elements of meditation is content. It can be a small part or a part of the body or a point, to meditate on the subject matter of meditation. Once the mind is confined to any of this content, then it becomes free from rival thinking.
Preparation for meditation
There are some things to look for in order to properly meditate and to get good results, these are discussed below.
1.Ventilation - Meditate in places where natural winds can pass adequately.
2.Empty stomach- To practice meditation the stomach has to be empty, meditation in an empty stomach is most useful in the morning.
3.Place- Mediation Should be done daily in a designated room. The place should be rack-free.
4.Mat for doing meditation - A carpet is suitable for meditation, page floor or mat that can be used on the floor.
5.Clothing- Wear loose relaxing clothes for meditation.
6.Time- The time of meditation is the dawn, at which time both the environment and the mind is calm. However, creating a suitable environment can be meditated anytime.
7.Alcohol- Regular meditation practitioners should refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages. However, there should be refraining from drinking at least 12 hours before meditation.
The scientific perspective of meditation
Blood pressure - Meditation reduces hypertension. It not only controls high blood pressure; but also helps to prevent Angina or Heart Attack. In this context, American cardiologist Herbert Benson; coined relaxation response as a scientific term for meditation, and he used to stimulate relaxation of muscle and organs.
Cardiovascular Capacity - With the practice of meditation, the need of oxygen needs to decrease relative to the body. Therefore, the areas where oxygen is low, there may be more time for practicing meditation than normal people. Dr. B. K. Annand and Dr. G. S. Chinna published their revolutionary essay on meditation in the early 1960s. Later, many modern medical practitioners supported this information.
Respiratory Rate - The inhalation of respiration decreases considerably during meditation. Due to regular practice, this speed can be 4 to 5 times in a minute, which enhances the lubrication of the lungs and increases lung powers.
Cholesterol & blood sugar- To reduce blood cholesterol levels by regular meditation. Dr. Dean Ornish proved this to be true in 1990. Blood sugar also can be controlled through meditation.
Mental peace - The effects of meditation on the brain through electroencephalography are known, through this, there are some positive changes in the brain during meditation. Alpha waves are very effective at this time; that brings joyous feeling, emotional tranquility and body feel.
From this we can understand how effective the meditation is for our body.