WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF MEDITATION ON THE BODY ?
Physiological benefits include:
Reduced blood pressure & heart rate
Reduced levels of hormones such as lactate,cortisol,epinephrine
Decreased metabolism
Increases regional cerebral blood flow in the frontal and anterior regions of the brain
Increases efficiency in the brain's attention
Increase in gray matter in the brain.
Decreases sympathetic overstimulation
Reduces cholesterol and smoking
Significantly increased exercise tolerance and maximal workload
Slows down ageing of the organs
WHAT ARE EFFFECTS OF MEDITATION & RELAXATION ON LUNGS?
Shift from shallow breathing to deep breathing
Reduced respiratory rate
Better chest expansion
Increase in Diaphragmatic excursion
Reduced stresses on the accessory muscles of respiration
Better aeration of lungs
Improved gas exchange
Better emptying of lungs
Decrease in sympathetic stimulation slows down inflammation in the lungs
Reduction in coughing bouts
Reduces breathlessness
HOW DOES MEDITATION BRING ABOUT RELAXATION? Meditation brings about-
Stress reduction
Decreased anxiety
Decreased depression
Reduction in pain (both physical and psychological)
WHAT ARE THINGS TO REMEMBER WHILE MEDITATING?
Always begin with light breathing exercises
End the session by rubbing your hands together & moving them over your face before opening eyes
Practise for as long as you can
Avoid practising immediately after having food
Early mornings & evenings are preferred timings, night time can be utilised too
Practise in the same place at same time everyday.
Keep phone silent & avoid interference or disturbance
SUMMARY
Meditation is an ancient practice, to connect with the Self.
Lung diseases can cause a lot of anxiety, stress, depression
Meditation is extremely beneficial to Lung patients
Meditation & relaxation provide a host of benefits to the body, mind & the lungs
Meditation can be practised in any way but with certain dos & donts
The body benefits from movement & the mind benefits from silence!
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