What is transcendental meditation?
Meditation is an ancient practice that has roots in Egypt and China, as well as Judaism, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism. Because of the many health benefits of meditation, it’s become a popular modern practice for many as a major part of self-care.
Transcendental meditation is one of the most common meditation techniques, and what makes it unique is its use of mantras. A mantra can be words, phrases or visualizations used during a meditation session to help calm the mind. In transcendental meditation, there are exclusive mantras aimed to achieve a state of perfect stillness and consciousness.
Firstly, let us take a look at the general benefits of Meditation itself
Chronic stress is the root cause of many health problems and can trigger underlying conditions. Meditation is a great tool you can use to calm your mind, obtain clarity and improve your overall mental health by promoting inner peace.
All types of meditation, including transcendental meditation, can have the following health benefits:
• Reduces stress
• Improves focus and memory
• Improves quality of sleep
• Improves productivity
• Improves pain management
• Improve self-esteem
• Improves awareness
• Decreases the risk of developing certain diseases
• Reduces the severity of existing health problems
• Improves overall mental and physical health
