Meditation Effects, Benefits & Talking Points
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Yoga Techniques and Fitness
Overview
In this lesson, we delve into the various purposes and effects of meditation.
Objective
Become knowledgeable about the many potential effects of meditation and become proficient in explaining yoga philosophy related to thoughts, sensations, suffering, absorption (samadhi) and meditation
What You'll Get
List ten or more potential effects of meditation and what might be considered the primary purpose and benefit of meditation. Describe the cause of suffering according to yoga philosophy and why meditation brings happiness. Explain the vital awareness gained by disengaging from thoughts and how meditation helps in the face of strong sensations. There are many practices to reduce stress so why, according to Dr. Timothy McCall, do many dedicated yogis consider meditation “the crown jewel of the practice.” Describe Jill Bolte Taylor’s experience from a massive stroke located in the left-brain hemisphere and how this powerful story can serve as a teaching tool.
Why Meditate?
Meditation may bring about such wide-ranging effects as the following.
- Promote relaxation.
- Reduce stress.
- Awaken to the present moment.
- Build internal energy or life force.
- Serve as a gateway to Self-realization.
- Develop compassion, love, patience, generosity or forgiveness.
- Lessen negative effects of physical pain or discomfort.
- Develop a better understanding of the ego.
- Lead to selflessness.
- Strengthen the mind’s ability to focus, probe and discover.
- Attain focus, clarity and stillness.
In the following sections, we break down the effects of meditation into three major categories and provide expert sources around each.
- Relieve Suffering, Increase Serenity & Joy
- Relieve Pain, Anxiety Symptoms & More
- Improve Creativity, Productivity & Wisdom
Relieve Suffering, Increase Serenity & Joy
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