People have used meditation for thousands of years in their quest for inner harmony. All the major religions, including Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, and Christianity, is everything it in their teachings to help attain spiritual enlightenment. Meditation improves concentration, increases self-awareness, and enables us to combat stress by helping us to relax and cope. It even helps us to get on better with others. Many people who meditate improve their physical and mental well-being, and some have been able to conquer depression or addictions to drugs, caffeine, or alcohol. 

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  **Mind control**
 
 There is no doubt that the mind's ability to analyze, discriminate, plan, and communicate has helped us reach where we are today. Yet it can be a double-edged sword. Although the brain may help us to reason, to think creatively, and to relate to others, if we do not learn to switch it off it can overwhelming us. It can persecute us with fears about failure, our appearance, or the opinions others may have of us. Meditation can bring relief from these anxieties by helping us to silence inner chatter, to recognize and dismiss negative thoughts, and to create a feeling of peace and serenity.

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  **Health and work benefits**
 
 Clinical studies into the effects of meditation are encouraging: they have shown reductions in migraines, insomnia, irritable bowel syndrome, premenstrual syndrome,anxiety, and panic attacks, as well as lower levels of stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and improved circulation. They have also shown that meditation can help control pulse and respiratory rates, and increase job satisfaction and work performance. As a result, doctors are now beginning to recognize the therapeutic benefits of meditation and some are already recommending meditation exercises and relaxation techniques to their patients to help treat stress-related ailments.

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  **Meditation for everyone**
 
 Nowadays, meditation is no longer the preserve of mystics, yogis, and philosophers. Its value has been recognized by many well-known individuals and groups,including celebrities such as the Beatles, Tina Turner, Richard Gere.You don't have to be religious or have huge amounts of time to meditate--you can do it now matter how old or busy you are. So, if you want to learn how to beat stress, understand more about yourself, or increase your sense of well-being, this section is for you.

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