5 Health Benefits of Practicing Both Mindfulness & Meditation

Mindfulness and meditation offer more than just inner peace. These practices provide numerous health benefits, from physical to mental well-being. At OneLifeAtHome, we explore how they can transform your health for the better.

[{"selector":"#anim-e0947d32-3695-4ae3-8f8b-e8048d9129ac","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a07de2c2-e087-4aa7-84de-256d9a9afedc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 145.52551%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c6743167-63b8-4d74-b9a4-4d5bc4a0e322 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-12.85714295744998%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

1. Reduces Stress: Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) techniques help alleviate acute and chronic stress, incorporating practices like yoga.

[{"selector":"#anim-4e232d44-c2cd-4d9f-9e7c-bc83629792ec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-53b52c03-1890-4afb-b382-0513f4e887dc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 158.90653%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-73845baa-a7cf-4f5b-a0fc-c55abf4afda4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3b8c8b1f-ebd1-4648-81d6-f74d982dc889","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 23.38905%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

2. Thickens Cortex: Consistent meditation can grow the cortex area of the brain, which is crucial for our senses and attention, aiding in personal and professional skill development.

[{"selector":"#anim-7c211312-8868-4941-8f05-6964fff611b1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-923e87f4-6308-4a85-af4a-4882de53df9b","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 23.38905%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cdb897d7-f9be-4060-8dec-81769ee68692","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-98bcf903-583f-400e-ba4c-6387485adf3a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 132.59749%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

3. Improves Emotional Regulation: Mindfulness helps enhance emotional regulation skills, improving mood and mental health, and strengthening relationships.

[{"selector":"#anim-5579a837-201e-4a13-8acf-e7f75c575252","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3a999ca5-f8cc-48ca-bde7-960f55c4197c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 23.38905%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1043cf2d-92eb-4e07-8239-671f2e065ff3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-31ac0a26-015b-4e14-8faf-64d710767d46","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 132.59749%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

4. Lowers Blood Pressure: Meditation has been proven to reduce blood pressure and manage conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

[{"selector":"#anim-4fd1ef29-df36-4e8e-89d8-dafacef2389d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a3fbc8b7-5d8a-44c3-9c6b-fb1b54538aa8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 23.38905%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-842332a9-98e3-41e8-a5f2-b7194b220c11","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b42103a8-0ac9-4c6b-bee1-bf441329d8e7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 158.90653%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

5. Treats Anxiety: Mindfulness-based therapy slows down overwhelming thoughts, focusing on the present moment and fostering positive emotions, which can effectively treat anxiety.

[{"selector":"#anim-2b2168b5-637b-4801-8b2e-357eec6b5c26","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-66985227-bece-4c7c-a06c-b24cb36a3aac","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 25.09198%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d5978be3-5316-4ed8-98a0-de231219ce7e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-8a15dcea-a678-4709-9dc4-0c569e1ba89f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.88224%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Elevate your well-being with OneLifeAtHome! Join our global wellness community in the UK. Access 200+ videos, live sessions, and coaching services. Sign up now!

[{"selector":"#anim-22076d3f-c00c-4250-b14e-b2b167ae2cbc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-347efb50-cbe4-4a65-bc4e-3a376ddb3937","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.19190%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}]

Join us for this month’s FREE Webinar

[{"selector":"#anim-a449d301-e8d5-4f10-9f01-fa8b23968bb7","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Contact Now!