4 Ways Meditation Manages Stress

According to research, about 8 in 10 people in the US regularly suffer from moderate to high-stress levels.

Unfortunately, these numbers have rapidly increased since the pandemic. From economic stress to safety stress, people all across the globe are experiencing high stress levels.

Meditation brings comfort and ease in such stressful times. Meditation offers various benefits, including stress management.

Here’s how it works.

Meditation Triggers Neurochemical Changes

Meditation puts the body in a state of rest and deep serenity. This triggers our brain to release neurotransmitters that can boost feelings of calm, focus, and well-being. For instance, Dopamine enhances the brain’s ability to maintain focus and experience pleasure. Moreover, it regulates sleep and mood.  

Meditation also triggers the production of other neurotransmitters such as gamma-aminobutyric acids (GABA), endorphins, and serotonin. These neurotransmitters work together to alleviate stress levels that drugs and other medications do not.

Meditation Reduces Stress

Meditation transports you to a state of relaxation. It also puts your mind into a serene yet active state.

This active state can cause your body to experience healing effects, including controlled blood pressure, normalized heart rate, better breathing, and the decline of stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol.

Meditation Can Alter Your Brain’s Stress Patterns

Meditation is critical to establishing new neural connections in the brain. Studies show that altering the brain’s structure can decrease stress patterns.

Mountains of research conducted by Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital as well as hundreds of other facilities around the globe have consistently found that participants experienced brain growth in areas associated with stress regulation, memory, contentment, concentration, and empathy after just two weeks of mindfulness meditation 20 minutes a day. Physical ailments also declined in the same period.

Meditation Promotes Peaceful Sleep and Relaxation

Sleep deprivation can lead to stress. However, studies often show meditation to be an effective method to overcome insomnia and help peaceful sleep.

Deep relaxation and a peaceful night’s sleep can help you reduce stress and help your body heal.

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