Physical Advantages of Meditating
EEC- theta waves, delta waves and alpha waves become more active and beta
waves (associated with active thinking) decrease.
The left and the right brain halves start to cooperate better.
The activity in the front cortex and the pariental lobe decreases.
Physical Advantages of Meditating
It stabilises the autonomous nervous system
It reduces the heart beat
It reduces the speed of breathing
Blood pressure drops drastically
The Galvanic Skin Response (GSR) increases
EMG activity increases
Cardiovascular effectivity goes up
Breathing effectivity increases
The skin receives more blood
Stomach function and bowel function improve
The endocrine function is heightened
Muscle flexibility increases
The intake of oxygen gets stronger
Mobility and flexibility increase
The hand-eye co-ordination increases
Reaction-speed increases
Body posture is improved
Strength and resistance increase
Stamina increases
There is a heightened energy level and vitality
People's weight is stabilised at an ordinary level
The ability to sleep increases and the time people need to fall asleep
decreases
Pain is weakened
Stability is improved
Depth perception increases
There is a heightened degree of relaxation
There is a lessened degree of muscle tension
The production of serotenine increases
Menstruation pains are softened
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