Dahn Yoga Brain Meditation on the Brain

Everyday people are reporting their wonderful experiences on health benefits of Yoga, the transformation of being, taking you beyond the here and now. In one wonderful session of Yoga, people get to practice a number of things, some Yoga poses (asanas) breathing exercises (pranayama), meditation and chanting. In Yoga you get to learn basic terms like Mudras, Bandhas and Chakras. Best of all, Yoga is fun and relaxing while, at the same time, being delectably challenging to beginners.

For as far back as it can be dated, meditation has always been a part of our history and though it has taken many forms, it still maintains its sole purpose which is consciously letting go of the reality our minds have identified ourselves with. Many can agree that meditation has a definite effect on how we think and how we cope with our surroundings. The effects meditation has on the human body and brain are several.

To begin with, meditation has the effect of enriching our souls. As farfetched and spiritual as it may seem, researchers have been able to prove that meditation can help us be more in tune with who we are as individuals and how our existence is of importance to the world. During those quiet minutes or hours of meditation we get to focus on ourselves internally. The overall effect is that an individual gets to experience a certain feeling that has much to do with pure happiness or an intense feeling of bliss. This may not be understood by many because we have already trained our minds to associate true happiness with material possessions or on physical satisfaction. Individuals at advanced stages of meditation like monks can associate true happiness with the feeling of being in control of our emotions even at times when we're under extreme stress. This does not mean that we will become devoid of emotions, but we'll simply be detached from them and not condition our current situations with them.

It is well known that an increased concentration on a particular part of the body increases the blood and nutrients flow to that area. In this case brain meditation will increase the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain thus nourishing it immensely. Secondly brain meditation will increase concentration levels. As it is required with meditation, the key is to focus on one train of thought or one object without any distraction. Beginners may find this hard to do as our minds are used to constant mental noise but gradually with time they begin to realize that they can hold a particular thought for longer than when they first started out. This is advantageous as one is able to offer their full attention to the task at hand. Students too may benefit as their performance levels will increase with the increased concentration. Brain meditation is said to increase the size of the prefrontal cortices which are associated with positive emotions. A study was done on a number of monks and it was proven that their prefrontal cortices where larger than average people who did not practice meditation. Patients undergoing recovery can benefit too as it increases their exercise tolerance.

Benefit Of Yoga


Brings down stress and enhances powers of relaxation
Boosts physical strength, stamina and flexibility
Bestows greater powers of concentration and self control
Inculcates impulse Control
Helps in rehabilitation of old and new injuries
Intensifies tolerance to pain and enhancing mental clarity
Boosts functioning of the immune system
Enhances posture and muscle tone
Improves blood circulation
Results in healthy, glowing skin
Cleanses and improves overall organ functioning
Bestows peace of mind and a more positive outlook to life
Infuses a sense of balance and internal harmony