Meditation to Ease Anxiety
I recently started attending a meditation class, which I've found to be really beneficial in easing my anxiety. I really enjoy using guided meditations (including the ones on 7 Cups!), but I find a lot of them are very short and have very similar content, although I did find Jason Stephenson's youtube channel which posts longer meditation videos.
I'd like to develop my interest in meditation, and I'm interested to hear other people's experiences with how meditating has affected their anxiety.
Have you ever tried meditating? If not, would you like to?
How long have you practiced meditation? How has the way you meditate changed since you started?
Did you feel it had any effect on your anxiety?
I'd love to hear your thoughts!
If you enjoy music and beautiful scenes of nature, this might be a way to slip into a meditative state of mind.
I use an app called Insight Timer. There is a full app with all the bells and whistles that costs a little bit but there is also a free app that includes the groups, guided meditation and a timer. You can also add friends and send messages. It gives you stats on your meditation among other things. I use it and have found it to be very helpful.
Soft music can help relax whenever you are worried or anxious, it calms the mind down.
@diplomaticHickory4523 yes I agree that soft music really helps. That is so nice to just sink into a soothing song.
Does meditation really ease anxiety?
Positive interpretation helps reduce the anxious reactions to a more manageable level.
Whenever you are anxious, listen to your favourite devotional songs till mind calms down.
Is yoga is the best meditation for health and fitness. because i can't do any hard exsize. i see any site but no one given ans me.
Remember, you can find more mindfulness exercises in your Growth Path https://www.7cups.com/member/
And in the forum
@SkyUnicorn Hi Unicorn! I just found this lovely youtube channel called Miracle Forest. The voice is so relaxing. Check it out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZO_XxNLsoY&index=3&list=PLk-u9EQ4vmM23-8FBXtHyYMiOTwoZo1W_
Meditation increases blood flow in your brain, enhancing focus, memory and overall cognitive function.
@SkyUnicorn I recommend 'Headspace', the smart phone app that let you to practise meditation and mindfulness any where and any time :) I started around 1.5 years ago and I usually practise in the morning :)