The Scientific Power of Meditation
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they should add meditation class in school,that would help a lot
Sadly, it's the same with religion, it cannot be forced on children. However, I believe if a teacher or another student notices someone who may benefit from meditation, that they could suggest to them that they should try out meditation, as there is no harm in doing so.
some schools replace detention w meditation... results are epic!!
+Ted Carr from Fruitliving
Sounds like something I would do if I was a principal.
In my high school we meditated for like an hour every morning before starting classes.
NAPAS Really??? woooow!
Meditation is so good, it almost feels like cheating on life.
LittleFlyingAnimationMV's omg yess !!! ✌🏼
LittleFlyingAnimationMV's my meditation is exercise 30 min a day and video games
Preferably great story video games
@@Ray2311us i know that you mean, like it gets you in a good mindset and relaxes you, but those are not the same as mediation
Ray2311us I don’t know why I meditate and then play video games
Effects of meditation
1. Decrease anxiety and depression
2. Increase pain tolerance
3. Increase memory, self-awareness and goal setting
4. Increase empathy
5. Reduce negative feeling, sadness and anger
7. Changes the shape of the brain
6. Slow down the heart rate
7. Increase telomere length
Easier said done lol
All a psuedoscience
Empathy isn't always a good thing
@@zejdland He doesn't say "excessive" so it is ok.
SleepDa Mouse false
I’ve started to meditate frequently 6 month ago. Since then I experienced many benefits like decrease illness (I used to be sick very often), more focus on my job, less stress, mental organization, etc. I think meditation associate with a healthy diet and a regular practice of exercises are the best way to live in a good way.
Inner peace and relaxing music for meditation, I am invitating you to listen to our selection. Namaste
Do you get timgly tactile sensations when you do it?
Instead of meditating, I've found more success by just being mindful throughout my day. I constantly bring my focus back to the present moment. For example, while sitting in traffic, I focus on the hum of the engine, the cars and drivers around me, and sometimes the little dandelion growing through the crack in the asphalt. While doing dishes, I pay attention to the sound of the water, the smell of the dish soap etc. This withdraws attention from the thinking mind and slowly that voice in the head gets softer.
this is equally important, but sitting meditation strongly sharpens your concentration, making all of the benefits much more enhanced temporarily, and a little permanently.
Both ways are some form of meditation, is to focus in the present moment
Fantaisie YongFu withdrawing the senses and focusing exclusively on an object takes one into deeper states of mind-concentration known as jhana that are not possible outside of sitting meditation. very useful for insight and the fruits of meditation.
That's a form/variation of meditation. The whole idea is to control your thoughts by either focusing on breath or eliminating thoughts in head. Most thoughts are negative and fear and anxiety live in our thoughts. If you can workout your brain to filter and silence thoughts when need be - boom meditation; therefore, what you are doing is still meditation.
Well you just described what meditation is in its core: Constantly bringing yourself back to the present. Methods may vary of course
I've actually been thinking of starting meditation so this video was extremely helpful! Thanks for the Ommmazing video! :D
It had been more interesting to hear the why meditation do all this things and not only that id do so, is it the relaxing, the thinking och the breathing that do it? I just see meditation as a religious mumbo jumbo form of relaxing while doing nothing and you shall be able to do that in your sofa and with a good book by Stephen Hawking for an example.
Jim Engström
Sam Harris meditates : )
Is this Jake?
IT IS JAKE :O
Jim Engström No. Reading a book won't do. You're not immersed in meditation while your eyes are open and you're concentrating on reading.
It's not the "doing nothing" that helps. It's the focus on doing nothing at all that removes any thoughts of stress and worry.
When it's not linked to spiritualism (No, not religion) it's a tool like any other. It's not mumbo jumbo or placebo.
Here is scientific "proof" (as much proof as you could get) of it's efficiency and you still want to write it off as mumbo jumbo?
It feels like meditation also broadens your mind and perspective. You will be more open to ideas that otherwise might sound nonsensical. But it all serves a purpose. The benefits to 10-30 minutes of meditation a day are plentiful. And being too stubborn to admit it is counter productive for a healthy mind.
I hope you'll try it out over a period of time. Stay concious and aware of your mind and thoughts. The ultimate goal would be to have no thoughts in your mind at all. Look at it like reformatting a computer from scratch, installing all programs again and getting rid of all the waste.
I’ve been meditating for 7 weeks. I’ve meditated for as little as 10 mins 3x a week as I developed this new habit. The mind strength I developed allowed me to kick nicotine abuse after 10 years and alcohol abuse. Plus, I’m learning a new language and it’s caused my retention to significantly increase increase. 30 yr old male with add, highly recommend mindfulness meditation .
Do you meditate on your own? Or do you use guided meditations?
@@balthierludenberg7119it’s best to start off with guidance
1:24 “Mediators were able to produce a greater number of antibodies and had increased immune function”
2020 -> Say no more!
*Meditators*
I was skeptic about meditation ngl . But I have noticed slight positive changes in me
I meditated, it really works. It'll help your life, problems & stress.
+qrricha Q Nice.
If it works for you, but you basically need to find meditation that works for you. Meditation isn't only lotus position, it can be any activity, like drawing, running, writing. Just something that clears your mind. And isn't a program or game. ( tv, TH-cam, games)
Agreed, it's all about what works for you, and what types of activities you usually do on a regular basis. But meditation is great.
Even repeating the 5th grade time & time again can be said to be getting an education ... consistent meditation helps you progress through the ranks ... once you clear the 10th .. giving a 5th grade level paper seems like a breeze ... enhancing your "meditative activity" in its entirety
Exactly
Start Meditating once or twice a day (morning & evening) and you'll soon reap the benefits mentioned in this video. I for one was sceptical a while ago about meditating but decided to give it a try and now I'm feeling on top of the world. I've never been happier and more positive! It really does wonders for your body. Give it a shot, I promise you, you'll thank me for it later on :)
It would be hard for me to explain in a comment. You can try and find videos on TH-cam? There are plenty on there :)
try headspace, its awesome :)
What benefits do you feel? Do you feel stronger? Do you feel more willing to try things out? Pain resistance? I would love to know
+12skyman12 you'll have a more positive outlook abt life and feel calm and great without doing anything.
For how long do you meditate?
Actually since i've meditate for 3 months since the start of quarantine, it kinda change my life and also i found out that if you meditate for so long you can meet your spirit guide.
That sounds incredible. Could you tell a bit more.
Yes. Can you tell more?
I had a vision of my soulmate when I started becoming more in tune with myself 😸 I’d like to meet my spirit guide though too
@@TheLovelyLucyDid you meet him yet? 😮
@@Enoxificatti No. I’m not really sure I believe that anymore
as a person going through therapy, this really explains why my doctor is putting so much emphasis on meditation. thankyou for this easy to understand and informative video!
There are some great benefits to meditation, through finding out about meditation myself I got through a deep depression. Great video to explain it all :)
happy you're better buddy ;)
Yess,it is incredible i felt like i was never going to be better. Hope we all try it. And,try nunchaku.
Inner peace and relaxing music for meditation, I am invitating you to listen to our selection. Namaste
PLEASEEEE do a video on why we feel like people are staring at us & we turn around and they ARE
I think it would be really interesting
I think Vsauce did a video on that.
scientists proved somewhere that this phenomenon works even through a webcam and computer screen......... creepy
No he didn't
It's because you can feel their energy coming towards you.
It's because you get paranoid and the action of you turning to somebody makes them turn to you too.
Been meditating everyday since late april. I noticed that I am alot calmer now, more quiet and I tend to be more emphatetic and listen more than talk more to people. I also noticed that whenever Im studying I can focus more at what I'm doing and meditation has really helped me change my life to be more peaceful.
Mediation is the single greatest thing that has changed my life. I love this video, thank you!!
did anyone else felt oddly calm when watching this
Emano_Wolf yes I felt so relaxed.
hello brother...
You could have had the Heart seat, Law.
Me
Probably the music
Meditation is more than just physical benefits. You get the chance to connect with your authentic self and your higher being.
Orgil B whatever the hell that means
That's exactly it 👍
I also got a lot of help from this www.roxybrown.xyz/x4yl
@@mardiov he meant you could connect with the supreme self (God)
I agree, but this isn't a big selling point to convince the mass markets to start meditating lol I think approaching it scientifically is a good gateway to introduce the idea to people who are not religious/spiritual, and hope eventually they find that deeper connection within themselves!
@@meekylikesnoodles spirituality and religion are two different things bro , & it's a science & science doesn't belong to any religion
My third time meditating I felt such a love and connection between my mind and body. It really helps with anxiety as well
meditation is helping me a lot. I did it daily for just 1 week and I can already see the difference. I thought it would just make me a bit more chill and calm but really it was more than that, I procrastinate so much less than before, I'm able to sleep early, wake up early, more focused, I'm able to handle things that used to annoy me, I got more in control of myself, able to resist some urges, I became more productive, I'm in a good state of mind unlike before too. It really affects the overall mood I'd say we should meditate everyday, not just once in awhile
I think i should start meditating :0
Meditation is dangerous. Don't do it.
wowfunny521
How´s that?
yeah but I was curious about how that troll is going to respond lol
Liana Akobian Meditation can cause sleep paralysis, night terrors, insomnia, and depression.
wowfunny521
I´ve never heard of that :/ What is your source? I just wanna know :)
This is an excellent way of explaining what happens to the mind and body to a meditator.
I've been meditating on a daily basis for 2 years now. My memory has improved, I don't get sick, I am more relaxed and comfortable with all of my environmental situation.
I trust more people will meditate in this world. Spread the message.
Thomas Barglowski That kind of sounds like cofirmation bias...
Jv Lam you're not sure unless you try it. But Yoda once said, "Do or do not, there is no try"
Your memory improved? did you have an anxiety disorder back then?
I know it's too late but what is your style of meditating?
Exact
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I live in a fairly busy household, noisy... I listen to things with ear phones in while meditating. I do it everyday from 10-30 minutes in total I don’t keep track. But I do it both morning and evening. Glad I found a quick informative video that showed me to benefits I didn’t even know! But it can change your life...
Ive been meditating for about 3 years off and on, but now ive been meditating 5 days a week for 2 months and it is truely life changing. Dealing with problems in your personal life more efficiently/effectively, looking at everything in a different perspective, and living life more in the moment and not in your head are a few things ive learned so far.
I started meditating because I've heard it's good for taking out stress. The truth is it's way beyond that. Think of your mind as a lake. For your mind to be at his 100%(I mean be focused, know exactly what you want, be fearful...)you have to make sure the lake is still. But, the reality is, for a lot of us, there's a hurricane over the lake. What the meditation does is slowly calm that hurricane until it's gone. Ounce the lake is calm, for many of us, that lake will be calm after many years of hurricane; you will find the answers to all your problems and be in a state of peace.
Be like water my friend
Bruce Lee
Damn. Good analogy. Thanks Bruce.
My pleasure brother. We are one. Your well being is mine also. I wish you the best.
Bruce Lee You are the shiz
Bruce Lee great comment!
Looks like I'm gonna have to start taking meditation a lot more serious!
AJ Sanchez Im a born buddhist from sri lanka, most people practise the wrong kind of medition, im gonna say it short and sweet. the real meditation according to the buddha is as follows, keep your body in a relaxed manner, identify yourself, breath as per normal, listen to sounds around you identify them and shrug them off, once you identify the first taught in your mind shrug it off and it usually takes a time of a few micro seconds for the next taught to reach your mind, that moment of "nothingness" is which you should try to maintain and once you practise meditation daily this moment will increase from seconds to mintues to even hours. this was once taught to me by a monk who was living in his life in a forest in sri lanka and it has worked for me since. Dont follow useless money grabbing methods of meditating out ther its not the same. Thanks hope you enjoy your life
@@dilshan1112 thank you very much :)
@@dilshan1112 very well explained my friend. Love from an indian meditator :)
No! Nothing in life should be taken serious. Just be sincere
@@dilshan1112 thanks for ur fabulous text
Thank you AsapScience for helping me with my homework over and over again.
That’s it, I’m on board for meditation, here we go, thanks for this video all your vids are 🔥
HG51 Im a born buddhist from sri lanka, most people practise the wrong kind of medition, im gonna say it short and sweet. the real meditation according to the buddha is as follows, keep your body in a relaxed manner, identify yourself, breath as per normal, listen to sounds around you identify them and shrug them off, once you identify the first taught in your mind shrug it off and it usually takes a time of a few micro seconds for the next taught to reach your mind, that moment of "nothingness" is which you should try to maintain and once you practise meditation daily this moment will increase from seconds to mintues to even hours. this was once taught to me by a monk who was living in his life in a forest in sri lanka and it has worked for me since. Dont follow useless money grabbing methods of meditating out ther its not the same. Thanks hope you enjoy your life
How has it been going so far ?
Welcome
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Our New Year's resolution was to meditate more - what's yours?
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Mine was to stop that boring meditation like stuff and play oitside but this video have changed my opinion
Why are you comparing apples to oranges?
Can you at least link us or tell us where or how wrong can meditate? It's like showing us what is good, then not telling us how wrong can get there....
What is the best way to meditate though?
Zac Priest
very good question and the answer can be at the same time simple and complex.
You can start with this : www.wikihow.com/Meditate
Also, don't be intimidated by the concept of having to quiet your inner thoughts. Just try one of the techniques mentionned in the wiki and when you realize that your thoughts have wandered, just get back to it. It's like anything, it gets easier with time :)
As a person that suffered from mild anxiety in the past, I can proudly say that this meditation ritual has empowered my brain and has changed my life for the better. Literally, even if it's just one time a day (Morning or Before bed) along with a guided meditation that you can follow through using utube videos! Mindfulness too is a great brain habit to develop, possessing the moment to oppose of stressing about yesterday or the future is a very great skill!
Amen
I started meditating last month to help ease off my anxiety and I can feel the effect recently! I feel different, I dunno how to describe this but it just seems like my mind is healing bit by bit and day by day. I'm still feeling quite off sometimes but I don't get a full-on panic attacks for almost a month now. It's truly unbelievable! 🥳🥳🥳
Is meditation alot of work tho?
I love doing meditation it makes me feel so great and I regularly get into the flow state known as being in the zone while meditating, I love meditation
The fundamental idea of meditation is based on two concepts - the first is not to allow too many thoughts into your brain, and the second, on the contrary, to skip thoughts "without judging". And you have to choose what type of meditation you need at the moment. This is important to achieve the greatest benefit of meditation. This is well described on the Practical Health channel.
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Resistance is futile.
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i'll show myself out
I can't believe. I laughed to this.
OMG electrician's jokes xD
Surprising how I'd rather do a painful workout than meditate.
you can do both
I can, but it's harder meditating.
Alankrita V true haha I've never meditated before when I tried I just started daydreaming about random Shit
well, it takes practice
Sami El-Khazen lel its like anything else, its a skill which needs time put into it to pay off, its not like i could pick up a guitar and bust a awesome solo:p putting time into it pays off according to this video even though i dont meditate myself.
I started meditating some time ago with an app called headspace and meditated for 10 days in a row about 5 to 10 minutes every day and I definitely noticed a lot of change with my general thinking.I was a lot more focused all the time and when I had negative thoughts I knew how to avoid them
I can tell u from my personal experience that meditation helps ur mind to relax a lot!
I have anxiety that everyone is staring at me , talking behind my back , everyone hates me and so on . When it was at its peak , i started seeing its physical effects on me . I was out of breath when i was alone in a crowd in my school , i used to have panic attacks in middle of my exam and bieng seated among 100s of students i could not even stand and ask for A glass of water to calm my self down . It changed the way i thought. It changed the way i precieved the world . Ofcourse meditation will not change the way u think but it ended my physical symptoms by just 2 days of proper meditation of duration of 10 minutes . I used to meditate till my eyes opened involuntarily. It felt blissful! It felt safe! It made me feel contented!
I have never had a panic attack ever since !
The very core principle of meditation is to gain self-realization (Enlightenment).
Today, this is oftenly misunderstood. Surely meditation has many undeniable benefits, but for serious practitioners who are in search of reality, meditation is more about attaining desirelessness, detachment, and ultimately residing in the natural state which is known as "Self, Tao, Source, or God" whatever name you wish to give it.
Ancient sages like Buddha, Lao Tzu, Ashtavakra Gita, Ramana Maharashi etc. all meant the same thing. Attachments and desires leave the mind restless, clinging to external objects. When the attention falls back to one self, mind becomes quiet and abides in its source. Only by watching the mind and clearing its impurities, we discover ourselves as the watcher. It goes beyond this, but ultimately the Self is the only reality. All else is temporary and arises from the Self.
This sums up my years of study and practice in eastern ancient philosophy.
How would you define happiness? What is worth attaining?
Noumenal Void True happiness cannot be found in things that change and pass away. Pleasure and pain alternate inexorably.
" *_The body and the mind are limited and therefore vulnerable; they need protection which gives rise to fear. As long as you identify yourself with them you are bound to suffer; realise your independence and remain happy. I tell you, this is the secret of happiness. To believe that you depend on things and people for happiness is due to ignorance of your true nature; to know that you need nothing to be happy, except self-knowledge, is wisdom._* "
Nope, no need to attach religious ideas to meditation anymore. Meditation is good for the mind, that's it.
Xeno All concepts, ideas and beliefs are part of the mind. Reality isn't a concept. If you are in search of reality, go beyond the mind altogether.
This isn't a place for religion where you blindly follow a belief. It is the very opposite of that. That is another common misconception. Observations and being attentive is the key factor in meditation. Do not let the mind waver. Question the existence of absolutely everything.
Phanteus
I totally agree. So you think meditation helps us to actually see the reality?
Thank you for reminding me why meditation is on the top of my list of resolutions:-)
If you really needed a reminder for that, you should meditate more often :P
John Chaser
Chaser, is that you!? Where's Thruster-Man?
John Chaser well that wasn't my point! It was about the motivation :-)
Meditating has done a lot for me 1 year. but I still struggle with my explosive temper. But I'm amazed at the other areas of my life that it has helped me on.
I love you guys, you are by far my most trusty source of knowledge in youtube
I have found meditation to be most beneficial in escaping an overactive mind. The coolest meditation class is Peace Revolution
try meditation on twin hearts
it is really effective as it cleanses your auras and makes u relaxed and calm
Awesome result comes when meditate
Kim Jong Un needs to meditate
+Sam Stewart “1337H4X0RGaming” Obama needs more meditation than that smelly commie though.
+Pat Bateman you meant trump?
Yukino Takada 雪乃 鷹だ No. he is cool.
Everyone does! :)
yeah bro
I love the idea of using meditation to cope with stress. Especially with what I’m going through. 💕 never thought about it
I finally subscribed to you guys I've been watching you guys videos since I was in 9th grade every now and then, I'm 20 now you guys deserve it I guess sorry for the wait. Much love
*That's it, I'm going to start meditating. Telomeres! First Immortality, then the Bitches.*
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh dat refrence though, best parody series ever.
18aidanme
LOL Yep, I love the abridged series.
haahaha
How did it go +BlazingShade
meditation is just the key,for all locks of the human body
and also a way to many more suprises
Always love hearing science-backed benefits of meditation! Thanks
You guys are awesome, thanks as always!
It's amazing how ancient Indians discovered the power of meditation!
***** No it wasn't. The pure form of meditation called vipassna (now widely practiced by buddhist monks) was practiced originally in India since 4000 - 5000 years ago atleast by vedic indians.
This practice became extinct and adulterated by some othera with time and then finally lord Gautam buddha discovered it again 2500 years ago and spread it around the world.
maybe other people did meditation without calling it meditation. when I discovered what we call meditation. I realised I meditate a lot, almost all the time. I can't control when I go in meditation state. but it feels great, so why would I intentionally stop. sometimes I'm just a few minutes away in class. sometimes I miss parts. but my brain picks it up, even while I'm not paying attention. since I can tap in my unconscious mind with meditation. so I just get it from there.
StitchTehZombie there are different forms of meditation , the one you described is related to a superficial feel for awarness. whilst in hinduism true spiritual meditation with the connection to god occurs when an individual attains divine knowledge aka brahm gyaan. this practice has been around a looongggg time ago. very interesting tho how mediation is subjected to definition 😊
what else did they have to do for fun back then
+Kiran Kumar I don't think about meditation as an emotion. It's more of a technique to apply to your emotions...pretty much allowing everything without resistance. But I see your point.
As someone with a chronic pain illness, meditation is key to keep me sane and stable during the worst bouts. I cannot thank you enough for posting this, because it really helps others understand that it's not just hippie-dippie stuff :).
Thank you for posting, and thank you for posting your references!
I started meditating around four weeks ago. The first week I had 1 3 minute session every day. The second week, I had 2 5 minute sessions every day. Last week, I had 3 10 minute sessions every day. Now, I’m doing 4 15 minute sessions every day. I’m going off to high school soon, and I’ve been applying for a lot of different career readiness programs and AP courses, and my meditation sessions have really helped motivate me and eliminate a lot of the stress I’ve been feeling. I highly recommend this routine to anyone who has been thinking of trying out meditation. It will change your life.
I have been meditating aboutt 3 times a week for about a year now and there is a positive difference in my physical, mental, and emotional well-being. I have become signifcantly more happier, less stressed, and I am able to fall asleep faster and stay asleep. It is interesting to know that people who meditate produce larger amounts of antibodies and can fight off infections and diseases more than people who don't meditate.
My entire family is Buddhist, we meditate together occasionally and I try to fit it into my schedule whenever I can! It really is so beneficial, it declutters your mind and makes you feel positive. I highly recommend it to anyone and everyone!
how many times should you meditate a week? and for how long and where?
but meditation is hindu invention but its not matters becasue buddhism is also part of hinduism
I started a meditation program today! I'm so excited!
Love that you included your sources
Thanks to India
Welcome
She is too indian
U know what.. Meditation is just nothing.. There are thousands of other ways.. It's just nothing.. See the scripts.. See sadhguru videos.. U will know what u r missing.. Without even knowing it. The science which is so called modern science is extension of our 5 sense Organs.. Isn't it. We can see cells.. Etc as we increased our eye sight.. Use of telescope.. So we can realize that what we experience through 5 senses are only for survival aspect.. See for an owl life.. Day is night and night is day.v. But at the same time.. For humans for us owl night is our day.. Etc.. So the very way u r experienceing. Life is nothing.. U haven't even experienced full life.. But ur unconscious make u stick there.. So it's like a cycle in which u get traped as u r the cycle creator.. .. But if u wanna know urself more then meditation.. And what is meditation.. See sadhguru video.. Coz the way u know life will change..
& Nepal
QU4Ntum beast but it’s an independent country now.
With meditation, I notice that when people speak to me negativity - I don't feel it as much. It is like my stomach is fully protected & I no longer feel like I'm getting punched in my stomach :)
Same
Love this so much. Gonna make a video about mediation now. So so fascinating. Thanks for making this.
We had a class for yoga and meditation every day during my school days, and though I only noticed some of the benefits mentioned here, I cant help but agree with them
great video! thank you :-)
Some of the earliest written records of meditation (Dhyana), come from the Hindu traditions of Vedantism around 1500 BCE. The Vedas discuss the meditative traditions of ancient India. Around the 6th to 5th centuries BCE, other forms of meditation developed in Taoist China and Buddhist India.
Proud to be HINDU...
I do agree. They are omisse about that though
Tradition and religion isn't necessary to start a meditation practice. Separation is an illusion
Meditation is not concerned with any religion. 2000-3000 years back People in India never believed in religion. Hinduism is a way life and that's it
you may want to change it to "organized religion" instead of religion as it used to carry a different meaning originally...it was meant to be seeking the truth which is more universal and not tied to any prophet or God
Mahanth Ashok yeah Indians created meditation
It really can give you an amazing feeling. You can do it till the point you feel like you're floating.
Meditation Guide for "Newbies":
1) There are many ways of practicing meditation, but first, you need to understand the real purpose of it which is to shut down your mind, therefore it won't produce thoughts unless you do need them for practical actions. Yes, that means that you are not your mind, the mind is just a tool but we don't get to learn that in school. So, meditation helps you to stay "Conscious", and also help you use your mind when you do need it and shut the excessive thoughts if you do not need them, because otherwise, that's how you start getting negative thoughts and therefore negative emotions, energy, etc. On a spiritual level, and also the reason why by meditating we are trying to shut down the mind is to feel your "True" you, to understand that there is a higher intelligence than the mind and that this last one is just a tool for practical daily use, like solving math problems, but the mind is not good for other things like Love, and Relationships with any living being. So yes, it does improve your life not just physically and emotionally but also and most importantly in every aspect of your life. Sounds amazing right? and it only takes 20 minutes every day
Jesus Christ this explains everything
Well, thank you for this.
@@Memiliano_ Jesus didn't invented meditation. Hinduism does.
@@apaarshrivastava that's an expression. He didn't say Jesus created meditation.
@@portales765 never mind. He didn't understand that English in the way the speaker intended it to be.
I've started meditation along time ago ( half year ago ) One of the best decisson that i did . :)
I meditate everyday morning, noon and night before bedtime for 2hours straight, it always makes me feel a lot better and more relaxed everyday.
My drama teacher is adding a meditation class to school at lunchtimes. I'm in my final year at high school and I'm super keen to go along and just get help with stress relief.
I don't need meditation, I'm Batman
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Even Batman meditate. Clearly you don't know Batman. And obviously you are not him. He would not comment "I'm Batman." This is stupid. Have a nice day.
But plz don't give me Ebola
Gabriel Campos
batman isnt real m8
i found you as the top comment evrywhere xD dafuq dude?
nice info!!!
bro ur drawing and colours r amazing, keep going good info indeed.
You are awesome, guys! thank you for your perfect scientifc, exciting, animation-ful explanation! 🙂
This is an amazing video!
Just Completed My Meditation 🧘♂️
❤ I truly love your channel. Keep doing the best work.
Thank you 🙏🏼. This is a great video!
The brain workout picture is so funny
Meditation is amazing!
I recommend it for everyone, you'd love it, trust me 💗
Tip: start with just 3-5 min guided meditations, slowly work your way up to longer guided meditation then meditation without guidance.
All the best!
Thanks for mentoning the refrences in caption
i think this channel is made personaly for me to provide the nessesery information that will help me in my life :-D tnx guys i rly needed all this info
1:23 Though flu is different to the pandemic virus, just imagine if this actually helps and everyone starts meditating. With the lockdown and the time it gives to people, you can combine that with consistent exercise, healthy sleep, good diet and you might be off for a one good holistic approach that helps flatten the curve. Now I have one more reason to stick with my practice lol.
1:54 woah ! This is some good fact.
Thank you for recommending the books and yeah...I am also practicing meditation since last two weeks.
Love This: it's very helpful for your entire Wellbeing
I stopped meditating and noticed quite immediately that the quality of my sleep went downhill real fast. I'd go to bed dead tired and wake up just as tired. I started meditating again before going to bed and now I sleep sooooo good. I just lay down and breath deeply and slowly. I use a mala to count my breaths. I don't always make it to the 108th bead but I do try.
Meditation has truly acted a pill in my life. I’m a teenager who was constantly reminded by my anxiety and would make my life miserable. I’m bipolar as well. But when I actually sat down to meditate,the initial days were quite frustrating. But when I became passionate and consistent towards meditation, I felt like I was connected with my body, soul and God. My anger decreased. My memory power increased and I observed myself being more analytical and forgiving. Here’s a piece of advice to everyone from my personal experience, please sit at least 5 mins meditating.
Are guided meditations useful?
A great succinct summary of the benefits of meditation.
Honestly I already knew of the mental, scientific, and medical benefits of meditation but never really gave it a try. But, with my very high anxiety, and after talking to my doctor and a counselor meditation is one of the biggest non drug things they suggested. And I'm staying away from medication as much as I can. But, for some reason I was nervous and had to watch a few informative videos about the observable scientific effects to chill myself out and start. Now that I have I'm gonna look into it and try to start. Thank you!
This is a really interesting video. Meditation is very healthy and I have practiced it for a few years with ongoing benefits. The word 'meditation; is much like the word 'sports', which encompasses a whole range of different things. Much of the modern trends in meditation find their roots in Buddhism. In a Buddhist context, meditation when combined with ethics gives rise to wisdom; a mind that has sharp wisdom can have greater meditative powers and it can be easier for that person to live an ethical life. The three are synergistic. Buddhist practice can be highly scientific and having experienced Buddhist meditators guide your own practice can be highly rewarding and beneficial.
Just came from a panic attack and meditation saved me again💓🧠
Wow this is amazing !!! Om!!!! Would be starting meditation soon
I actually didnt need this at first when i was young, now i need it so much
I am schizophrenic and i just started meditating and i believe its helping me feel more calm less depress and have more empathy,wish me luck guys in this new Journey
It's been 4 years, I wonder how your doing now if you'd respond
I can proudly say that meditation was originated in India. For thousands of years people and saints practiced this and reached to an advanced level of intellectual.
not really.Indians learned it
@@franian77 you're just saying that so you can take and co-opt Indian culture without having to be credible about it
don't fool yourself, "you learned it" from who???
@@franian77 learned it ? Idiot meditation was originated from hinduism and Buddhism came 1000 years later . Get some knowledge before being so judgemental.
since i have been slotting a daily, 20 minute session of meditation into my leisure time, I seem to be more relaxed , laid back & positive about life. i find myself less inclined to worry about my future & be content with what ever modest pleasures i can enjoy at the present time.meditation is an excelent habit to cultivate. it costs nothing, yet provides great benefits to mind, body & soul. when the weather is good, i like to go to a quiet place in a local woodland & meditate there. the birdsong, rustle of leaves, smells of earth , vegetation, &(when in season), bluebells & wild garlic, enhance the experience & help to create the awareness of achiveing oneness with nature, creation & god.
I’m bipolar and nothing has worked the way this has. After of few weeks I feel a lot different. I not only feel better built more empathetic. I’m more mindful through out the day. I’m obsessed now
After meditating you feel relaxed and good. It’s great of sleeping : )
OMG ! QUARANTINE ARE LEADING ME TO THINGS WHICH I NEVER THOUGHT I AM GONNA DO .
thanks Zack I shall always love and support you and your chosen life style:::: GP
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Its not about meditating for benefiting yourself but for benefit of this whole world. That is the perception.