{"id":25797,"date":"2020-03-05T08:43:30","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T08:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marialma.com\/answered-why-meditation-can-change-your-life\/"},"modified":"2020-04-22T17:26:30","modified_gmt":"2020-04-22T16:26:30","slug":"meditation-can-change-your-life-understand-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/meditation-can-change-your-life-understand-why\/","title":{"rendered":"Meditation Can Change Your Life: Understand Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"heading-text el-text\">\n<h2 class=\"h2\">Get to know all the reasons why meditation will boost your health, your happiness, and your social life.<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h6>Written by Marialma Team<\/h6>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>The routine of a busy day can cause common symptoms that will keep you awake all night. In some cases, these struggles don\u2019t stop and result in irritability, lack of concentration, anxiety, and insomnia. So, what to do when this happens? Our advice is simple: start to meditate!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>This\u00a0<strong><em>deep relaxation technique<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0will not only improve the quality of your sleep and your health but also help you to understand your own mind. But there are more benefits related to\u00a0<strong><em>meditation<\/em><\/strong>! Continue to read and get to know everything about this practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/7-tips-to-sleep-better\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sweet Dreams: 7 Tips to Sleep Better<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"heading-text el-text\">\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Benefits of Meditation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>Meditation is a process that helps you to train your mind to focus and redirect your thoughts. It will bring you closer to your essence by increasing awareness of yourself and your surroundings. So, here are the main benefits of this practice:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<ul>\n<li>Improves focus;<\/li>\n<li>Reduces stress and anxiety;<\/li>\n<li>Improves cardiovascular health;<\/li>\n<li>May reduce age-related memory loss;<\/li>\n<li>Helps people to overcome addictions;<\/li>\n<li>Helps control pain.<\/li>\n<li>Increases your sense of well-being;<\/li>\n<li>Promotes emotional health;<\/li>\n<li>Improves interpersonal relationships;<\/li>\n<li>Improves sleep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>All in all, it will have a powerful effect on your mind and your body. The more you meditate, the more you seem to benefit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media margin-top-xs text-center\" data-cenas=\"25614\">\n<div class=\"single-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"div_relative\">\n<div class=\"tmb tmb-light tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\">\n<div class=\"t-inside\">\n<div class=\"t-entry-visual\">\n<div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\">\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38228\" src=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog-test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mindfulness-meditation-1000x905.jpg\" alt=\"mindfulness-meditation\" width=\"1000\" height=\"905\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p><strong>Marialma\u2019s tips:\u00a0<\/strong>Have a good night\u2019s sleep by combining meditation with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>luxury bed sheets.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"heading-text el-text\">\n<h3 class=\"h3\">Different Types of Meditation<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p><strong><em>Mindfulness meditation<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a mental training practice that involves paying attention to your body. It also includes breathing practice and mental imagery.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/marc\/default.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MARC\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0website defined mindfulness as\u00a0<em>\u201cPaying attention to present moment experiences with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to be with what is. It is an excellent antidote to the stresses of modern times. Mindfulness can be trained systematically, and can be implemented in daily life, by people of any age, profession or background.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p><strong><em>Concentration meditation<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is often called one-pointedness of mind because it is all about forcing the mind to focus on one specific thing. You can, for example, repeat a mantra out loud or focus on one object without interruption. It is definitely the perfect practice if you want to quiet your mind.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>Finally,\u00a0<strong><em>guided meditation<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is when you are guided by a narrator. You can do it with an individual coach or by using a recording from a local library, a bookstore, or an app. This is the perfect type of meditation if you are looking to change something in your life. It will help you to reprogram your mind by accessing your subconscious mind and give it a new and better experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"heading-text el-text\">\n<h3 class=\"h3\">I have never meditated, how do I start?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>It\u2019s not easy to start meditating, so it\u2019s normal if you aren\u2019t good at the beginning! But you can start with little steps and get better and better as you practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>We suggest you a guided meditation that you can watch it\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Dw5xcoRsmDk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HERE<\/a>\u00a0and we will also give you some tips for mindfulness meditation that won\u2019t make you an expert, but that will help you get started by yourself. Check them out:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<ul>\n<li>Find a quiet place;<\/li>\n<li>Sit comfortably in a meditation chair or cushion;<\/li>\n<li>Close your eyes;<\/li>\n<li>Count your breaths and focus on your body;<\/li>\n<li>Smile when you\u2019re done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38229\" src=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog-test\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/stones-with-quotes-1000x819.jpg\" alt=\"stones-with-quotes\" width=\"1000\" height=\"819\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>Keep this practice for two to three minutes to start. Then, increase by another two minutes and do that for a week. If all goes well, you can try it for longer periods. But remember, start small first.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>You can do it before bed! Put on a quiet song, take a deep breath and slowly try to empty your head slowly. It will help you focus on the moment, without life\u2019s distractions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"empty-space empty-half\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/the-ultimate-guide-about-the-best-sleeping-positions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The ultimate guide about the best sleeping positions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode_text_column margin-top-xs\">\n<p>We hope you have liked our article on meditation. Feel free to share your thoughts with us,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.pt\/marialmahome\/\">visit our Pinterest Boards<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/marialma.com\/blog\/meditation-can-change-your-life-understand-why\/#preregister-modal\">subscribe to our newsletter<\/a>, so you can be the first to know about our latest articles. And don\u2019t forget: sleep well, live well!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Know all the reasons why meditation will boost your health, your happiness, and your sleep. But there are more benefits related to meditation&#8230; Read on!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38227,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[14],"tags":[17,73,74,75,19,20,21,76,77,78,79,80,81,82],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v18.4.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Meditation Can Change Your Life: Understand Why - Marialma&#039;s Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Know all the reasons why meditation will boost your health, your happiness, and your sleep. But there are more benefits related to meditation... 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