Mon Dec 26 2022 06:29:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) - QikTruck Media
South Africa is the most diverse, vibrant, and colourful country on the continent, but it also has its fair share of challenges. From economic, political and even personal stress, South Africans often struggle with managing their mental health and wellbeing. Fortunately, modern science and ancient wisdom are offering solace, in the form of meditation.
Meditation has become increasingly popular over the last few yearsdue to its ability to improve homeostasis, and reduce stress and anxiety. With meditation, you no longer have to rely on therapies or drugs to get back to yourself again, and for South Africans especially, there is a lot to gain from this alternative approach.
Meditation can be defined as a practice of connecting the body, mind, and spirit while creating a conscious awareness of the environment, which will result in mental clarity, peace, and profound insight.
The practice revolves around improving focus, calming the mind, inducing relaxation and reducing tension, while drawing attention to the body and being in a deeper state of awareness.It is recommended that you practice meditation for at least 20 minutes a day to reap the full benefits.
Meditation has been proven to help relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and enhance mental and emotional balance. A study published in the journal Psychological Science found that mindfulness meditation can reduce stress and in turn, help relieve depression and anxiety. It also found that people who practiced meditation for 30 minutes per day for eight weeks reported feeling calmer and more positive about life.
Meditation helps to regulate emotions and calm an overactive mind. It helps to embolden the individual with basic inner strength and courage to handle difficult situations, which makes it the perfect practice for stress relief and mental wellbeing.
Meditation also increases mindfulness, which is a