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usually involves sitting or resting quietly, often with the eyes closed. Sometimes it
involves the repetitive sounding of a phrase to help the person focus. The most highly
studied forms of meditation are transcendental meditation and mindfulness meditation.

Fig. (14) Mediation

Benefits of Meditation

 Meditation have favorable effects on heart and blood vessel (cardiovascular)
function, immunity, and brain activity, such as increasing activity in parts of the
brain associated with mental clarity.

 Meditation often induces physical relaxation, mental calmness, and favorable
emotional states such as loving-kindness.

 Meditation fosters tolerance of and coping with emotional distress.
 Meditation is also used to promote wellness.

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