The original purpose of meditation was to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. In today’s society meditation is mainly used to reduce stress and is a great way to get your body and mind relaxed. The history of meditations is one that’s very old; some archaeologists date meditation back to 5000 BCE. The practice has many religious ties in ancient Egypt and China as well as Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism.

Not only does meditation have a rich history, but the benefits of it are greater in today’s modern society. We live in a world where we face challenges in every part of our lives, whether you have an exam or you have an important job interview that you need to crack. All these challenges that we face in our day to day lives can have a massive impact on our mental well being and our stress levels. The answer to overcome these problems is simple - practice meditation.

The benefits of meditating

1.       Meditation helps people manage their stress, anxiety and sorrow. It is a practice that gives you a sense of calmness and peace. Meditation allows you to find the perfect balance between your mental health and your physical health.

2.       Allows you to focus on the present. By mediating one forgets all about their previous tensions and challenges. Meditation is a practice that causes you to become more focused in the present by becoming more aware of your surroundings. This is beneficial in a professional working environment where it allows people to have the ability to multitask.

3.       Increases a person’s imagination and creativity. Meditating allows a person to become calm and relaxed. This causes one to become even more creative and imaginative as they can be themselves with all the negative thoughts cleared from their minds.

Thus we can see how meditation can have a holistic effect on both our mind and body. Everyone should adopt it as part of their lives regardless of their age - young or old.