Do you know the best way to remove all kinds of mental traumas such as aggression, anxiety, depression and many more? Meditation is the key to remove all kinds of mental illness. We all know the spiritual benefits of meditation but do we know meditation also improves our health. Many of us think that for a healthier lifestyle and for a proper fitness physical exercise is only required. Let me tell you that it is not true. Meditation is a primary activity for any kind of physical activity and also for a healthy lifestyle.

          Meditation helps us with mental health, performance, physical health, relationships, Attitude change and strengthening our will power. There is no need of a particular meditation for achieving your goal, any kind of authentic meditation will include most of these benefits. Numerous studies have tested the efficacy of mindfulness meditation on depression and anxiety disorders, including panic disorder and agoraphobia (fear of being in a place or situation where escape might not be possible or help may be not available in the event of a panic attack). The practice of meditation teaches athletes to strengthen their focus on the present task at hand and drop all distractions, especially negative thoughts that may interfere with their success. It improves physical health by reducing strain on the heart. It also helps to decrease blood pressure. It also helps you keep positive perspective. You stay grateful and gratitude, in turn, is a powerful predictor of long-term love. Grateful people are more satisfied in their relationships and feel closer to one another. Meditation will help you change your attitude towards life, and provide peace of mind and happiness. It helps you achieve better understanding of yourself as well as others, since it helps you clear your mind, meditation improves your concentration level, memory, creativity and also makes you feel rejuvenated. Practicing mindfulness meditation for a few minutes each day can actually boost willpower by building up grey matter in areas of the brain that regulate emotions and govern decision making. Practice once a day to train your overall willpower, and practice in difficult situations to help handle stress and craving.

                Practice of meditation allows you to connect with the nature and make your body comfortable. You will be centred, focused, healthy and calm. You will improve your emotional health. You will come over your worries, anxiety, impulsivity, stress, fear, loneliness and depression. It increases optimism, relaxation and awareness. It helps to prevent emotional eating and smoking. It improves your mood and emotional intelligence. Meditation increases mental strength and focus. It increases memory retention and recall. With meditation you can make better decisions and solve problems. It also helps in ignoring distraction. You can work on your immune system and energy level and longevity. It decreases premenstrual and menopausal syndrome. It also decreases the risks of heart and brain problems. It is like multivitamin for your body and brain.

                The best time for meditation is Bharmamuhurta i.e. the morning period from 3:30AM to 5:30AM. It is said so because during this period the environment is calm and pollution free. You can here to natural voices of birds, wind, and other nature related voices which makes your mind calm and you can meditate beautifully. Your mind at that time is very serene and stress-free. There are positive vibes all around you and in your mind, so you can think deeply about all the positive vibes in your mind and can feel your heart beat with your breathings.

- Abhilasha Jain

AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS WORTH A POUND OF CURE