Benefits of OM Meditation

Scientific mystery of Om meditation is yet to be unfold. This force of Om tears the coverings, destroys unhealthy desires, hunger, and egoism and takes the aspirant to Self. It is not fully known what changes occur in the body during meditation; whether they influence health; and, if so, how. Research is under way to find out more about Om meditation's effects, how it works, and diseases and conditions for which it may be most helpful. Om meditation allows the mind to identify itself with the unlimited reservoir of intelligence at the source of thought.

Om meditation is having four common elements:

1.       An open attitude. Having an open attitude during meditation means letting distractions come and go naturally without judging them. When the attention goes to distracting or wandering thoughts, they are not suppressed; instead, the meditator gently brings attention back to the focus. In some types of meditation, the meditator learns to "observe" thoughts and emotions while meditating.

2.       A quiet location. Meditation is usually practiced in a quiet place with as few distractions as possible. This can be particularly helpful for beginners.

3.       A specific, comfortable posture. Depending on the type being practiced, meditation can be done while sitting, lying down, standing, walking, or in other positions.

4.       A focus of attention. Focusing one's attention is usually a part of meditation. For example, the meditator may focus on a mantra (a specially chosen word or set of words), an object, or the sensations of the breath. Some forms of meditation involve paying attention to whatever is the dominant content of consciousness.

Some of the benefits of meditation are as follows:

•      Spiritual Awakening

•      Experiencing ecstasy, freedom and extended awareness

•      Emotional and physical healing

•      Enhancing creativity

•      Extremely deep relaxation

•      Improving clarity in life

•      Improved brain response to stress and pain

•      Increasing confidence and personal empowerment

•      Opening the heart and healing relationships

•      Curing negativity or self defeating behaviours

•      Improving performance in business or sports

•      Resolving psychological difficulties 

•      Reduced blood pressure

•      Reduced heart failure 

•      Increased IQ

•      Decreased anxiety

•      Increased job satisfaction