Meditation is an age-old practice to relieve stress symptoms, anxiety and improve focus, attention, and awareness of our surroundings. Meditation does not have a single form, and it can take many forms varying from culture to culture. While some meditate for spiritual and godly reasons, others meditate to increase their focus and eliminate all the negative energies in their lives. You can also engage in group meditations during your life coaching sessions to calm your body and mind. The advantage of meditation is that it produces instant effects, as you will feel refreshed and energized right after the very first session. However, with continuous practice, you can master a state of complete relaxation and help yourself reach different goals to enhance your life. How Can You Meditate? You can start practicing meditation by simply sitting in a relaxed position, focusing your mind on one thought, and simultaneously clearing it of all the other thoughts. Ideally, this should be a happy thought, and once you have it in your mind, you can focus on a sound or even on your own breathing. You can start slow and meditate for at least 15 minutes; you have to ensure that your mind and body are completely free from other distractions during this time. It is better to start slow as this will help you develop the habit of meditation rather than creating unrealistic goals for yourself. How Can You Meditate? You can start practicing meditation by simply sitting in a relaxed position, focusing your mind on one thought, and simultaneously clearing it of all the other thoughts. Ideally, this should be a happy thought, and once you have it in your mind, you can focus on a sound or even on your own breathing. You can start slow and meditate for at least 15 minutes; you have to ensure that your mind and body are completely free from other distractions during this time. It is better to start slow as this will help you develop the habit of meditation rather than creating unrealistic goals for yourself. Link between Meditation and Anxiety

• Better use of oxygen in the body
• Reduced production of cortisol
• Blood pressure normalizes
• Heart rate and breathing are optimal
• Immune function improves
• Mind clears of negative thoughts.

Most of these physical effects of meditation can be linked to reduced anxiety. Meditation helps you build a present-focused awareness, and thereby, you are no longer bothered by past tragedies or sorrows. When you reach this state, you can manage episodes of anxiety and depression better. Numerous scientific studies have concluded that mindful meditation can help ease psychological distresses like anxiety, depression, and pain. Additionally, people with anxiety are clouded by distracting thoughts, which affect their ability to function normally, and with meditation, you can train to experience such thoughts differently. Meditation has numerous advantages, and it is used to counter unhealthy habits like smoking, drinking, and drugs. With continuous practice, you will manifest and maintain the positive habit of meditation which subsequently brings out positive changes in your life. A life coach can help you achieve your fullest potential by training you with effective mindful meditations to overcome your personal battles, physiological troubles and drastically improve your life quality.