The Benefits of meditation
Psychological/Emotional Benefits . Reduces anxiety and eliminates phobias . Reduces stress and reverses the fight-or- flight reaction . Creates a sence of inner peace and calm . Accelerates the psychotherapeutic process . Reduces the use of prescription drugs . Reduces the use of alcohol and other substances . Useful in smoking and weight reduction programs . Improves grades at school Physical Health Benefits . Improvement for asthma sufferers . Strengthens the immune system and reduces viruses . Reduces cardiovascular problems . Increases blood flow to the heart . Improvement for diabetics . Increased athletic performance . Reduces chronic pain . Lowers blood pressure . Lenghtens life span