Day 14 – Be Still Challenge @Michelle.Thielen Meditation: Benefits of Meditation Posture: Legs up the Wall (Viparita Karani) BENEFITS OF MEDITATION There are numerous benefits of meditation and the best part of meditating is that it can be done anywhere, it requires no equipment and there is no cost. PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS Increases & Improves -Listening skills and empathy -Learning ability and memory -Creativity and brain wave coherence -Focus, concentration and will power -Serotonin levels, improving mood and behavior, emotional stability -Reaction to stress and anxiety -Perceptual ability and motor performance -Communication between the two brain -Vitality, stamina, and overall energy hemispheres -Productivity -Composure -Mind ages at slower rate & constructive ways -Improves relationships -Develops or increases intuition – Sensitivity to the Holy Spirit (CLICK LINK IN BIO FOR FULL) PHYSIOLOGICAL BENEFITS Increases & Improves -Blood flow and slows the heart rate, reducing anxiety stress, and decreasing muscle tension -Immune and circulatory systems -Relaxes our nervous system -Focus and brain productivity -Aging process, slows it down (amen!) -Body and mind healing recovery time -Endurance and can aid in weight loss -Energy, strength and perseverance -Endocrine system -Deeper level of physical relaxation. -Air circulation to the lungs SPIRITUAL BENEFITS Creates & Improves -Space for the Holy Spirit -Discovery of worth in Christ -A deeper relationship with God -Discovery of self worth and self-actualization 🙏 Prayer Father, thank you that you created us and know our inner most parts. Thank you that as I come to you and seek you, you fill me with your truth and spirit so that I can be awakened to see and hear what you have for me. Thank you for carrying me through my battles and always protecting me and keeping me secure and safe. I commit to you today that I will glorify You with every breath that I take. My thoughts and meditations will stay perfectly on You and You will continue to speak and guide me into all truths forever and ever, amen! #bestill #bestillchallenge2019 #yogafaith #danielfast #legsupthewall #viparitakarani @christianyogaassociation #cya https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmveuBlv6K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16equfcdw0wa3
