Meditate: How does it help our brain?
Experts say that the way in which it influences neural activity generates benefits that help us achieve fulfillment and well-being. If it has been practiced on a regular basis, the positive effects – which can last up to eight weeks since the last meditation- are:
- Be more present.
- Prevent us from being unhappy.
- increases the concentration.
- Enhance memory.
- Improves the immune system.
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5 benefits that meditation has on the human brain
This practice achieves cognitive changes that are reflected in brain activity and the way in which we process what happens to us and information from the environment.
Improve our general well-being
When meditating increases the ability to balance and psychic relaxation, impacting directly on emotions. are produced and release more endorphins. Reduces the possibility that our brain wanders, avoiding states of sadness or discomfort.
improve concentration
It stimulates the production of a neurotransmitter (GABA) that inhibits the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and prevent divided attention. Thus, Focusing on a specific task is improved for a certain time.
Increased pain tolerance
Although pain is unavoidable, with this practice develops the ability to transit it from another perspective. Without allowing the feeling to dominate the person. Also, increases the pain tolerance threshold and thus generates that physical pain can be more bearable
Increases self-esteem and self-awareness
Mental relaxation opens the possibility of reaching deeper reflections on oneself leaving judgments aside. In those thoughts, you begin to find new perspectives and positive characteristics that were not taken into account before.
better rest
Reduces stress and anxiety levels. It takes the body to a high state of relaxation and thus cfall asleep easier, faster and deeper.