What are the benefits of meditation for your health? How to meditate correctly?

When we watch TV in our daily life, we often see monks in temples meditate quietly and often don't move all day. And monks who often meditate in temples live much longer than normal people. Although the longevity of these monks can not be separated from ordinary life, it must also be related to meditation. Thus, meditation is very beneficial to people's health.

What are the benefits of meditation to the body? 1. Do diseases that can prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. When people meditate, the speed of blood flow in their bodies will increase. Some people prefer to lie in bed rather than sit on the sofa in their spare time, which slows down the blood flow in their bodies and causes many cardiovascular diseases. Regular meditation can effectively reduce the probability of cardiovascular disease.

2. Prevent cervical spondylosis. Many middle-aged and elderly people and office workers have cervical spondylosis. These people get cervical spondylosis because they usually lack exercise or sit incorrectly. Meditation is a very good exercise and also a very good aerobic exercise. When meditating, people's back bones are in a straight state, which can effectively prevent cervical spondylosis and make people's bodies and bones healthier.

3. Relax. The process of meditation is also a process of self-cultivation. Monks and yoga practitioners in temples relax themselves through meditation. Moreover, meditation will not consume a lot of physical strength, but will make people devote themselves wholeheartedly and make people feel very comfortable.

Second, how to meditate correctly, the body is in a state of complete extension, and the feet should be superimposed, so that the whole body can relax and sit still for a long time. Crossing your feet can slow down blood flow, reduce metabolism and make people calm down quickly. During meditation, the spine and shoulders should be fully opened, and the shoulders should be relaxed, but the upper body should not be straightened, and it should be in a state of natural relaxation.