Physical benefits
- Deep rest as measured by decreased metabolic rate, lower heart rate, and reduced work load of the heart.
- Lowered levels of cortisol and lactate- two chemicals associated with stress.
- Decreased high blood pressure.
- Reduction of free radicals- unstable oxygen molecules that can cause tissue damage. They are now thought to be a major factor in aging and in many diseases.
- Higher skin resistance. Low skin resistant is correlated with higher stress and anxiety levels.
- Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing. This has been very helpful to asthma patients.
- Drop in cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is associated with cardiovascular disease.
- Younger biological age. On standard measures of aging, long-term Transcendental Meditation (TM) practitioners (more than five years) measured 12 years younger than their chronological age.
Psychological benefits
- Increased brain wave coherence. Harmony of brain wave activity in different parts of the brain is associated with greater creativity, improved moral reasoning, and higher IQ.
- Decreased anxiety.
- Decreased depression.
- Decreased irritability and moodiness.
- Improved learning ability and memory.
- Increased self-actualization.
- Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.
- Increased happiness.
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