Who Can Meditate?

As the aim of meditation is to improve the well-being of people, it's not directed towards any specific age or social group. In other words, anyone can meditate.

Everyone from young children to the elderly can benefit from meditation, it is a technique that does not discriminate based on age or ideology. Anyone willing to focus on taking care of their mind and body can take the initiative and begin to meditate.

Each person can have very different reasons to learn how to meditate. Setting off on this path is very personal and we all have our particular motivations. However, whichever the reason may be, all of us who meditate reap all of the benefits of meditation and not just those that led us on this path to begin with.

Some start to meditate due to some physical ailment, some to take care of their mental health, and others as a recommendation from someone. Some haven't tried it yet. If you belong to the group of people that haven't started meditating yet, keep in mind that meditation is for everyone, and the best time to start is today!

Who Benefits from Meditation the Most?

Any person that decides to begin meditating and is constant about it can obtain benefits from this practice. It's probable that in the first session you already feel the difference, although this doesn't always happen, and the most important results are appreciated when meditation is sustained over time. This is why we speak of consistency and patience. As with any discipline, it becomes easier as we practice. The body and the mind need to learn how to relax and concentrate.

Meditation is an exercise that, contrary to some therapies, is not invasive to our bodies and does not involve any type of pain. It is also a discipline that does not exclude anyone, since even a person with limited mobility or muscular pain can develop this activity without any problems.

With this in mind, let's remember that it's important to find a position that we find comfortable and pleasant for the session to run smoothly. Clothes are also an important aspect. The key to learning to be more pleasant is to be at ease with the environment one is in, with the space, with ourselves, and with the situation. Sometimes it's easier to meditate inside a car or in a park, even if there is some noise, because it's background noise that doesn't interrupt us directly. However, we do recommend you turn off your phone when you do this because a call or notification can be very distracting.

Benefits of Meditation

General and specific studies about this discipline have shown that during a meditation session, the brain releases serotonin, commonly known as an antidepressant. This can be beneficial for those who suffer from depression or who are going through difficult times in their lives.

What situations can meditation help us with?

🍀 To sleep: Sometimes, we find it hard to fall asleep and resting becomes impossible. In this case, we suggest you carry out a meditation practice to sleep. This can help you reduce your anxiety levels and relax so that you can correctly rest.

🍀 To study: When we have to study, carrying out a meditation practice is a good option to contribute to concentration and learning. This helps us to retain the content of our studies more quickly.

🍀 To reduce anxiety and stress: Throughout our day-to-day, it's almost inevitable to become tense. Just a few minutes of concentration and conscious breathing can relax our bodies and bring down our levels of nervousness.

🍀 To overcome addictions: Meditation is among the many therapies that exist to overcome addictions such as smoking. In the case of smoking, cigarettes are an addictive product, and nicotine creates a strong dependence. The same happens with other addictions, whether they are psychological or physical. When we become aware of our breathing and emotions, we can detect that dependence and greatly bring down the levels of anxiety that they cause in us.

Using Music to Meditate

Contrary to what many people think, we don't need to be in silence to meditate. Although our minds are abstracted by thoughts, we don't necessarily have to be in complete silence. Background sounds are a part of our environment and we can learn to meditate with them. In any case, some good music can help you concentrate.

If it's not music, it can also be the sounds of nature, such as a river, the leaves on a tree rustling in the wind, or the sound of the air circulating around you. The ideal setting can vary according to the person, all you need to do is find the right moment, place, and sound that makes you feel best. If you're not sure, simply try out different environments to see which one suits you.

You can listen to guided meditations. These can be very useful tools to take the first steps in this discipline. Guided meditation helps to pace you and show you different meditation techniques.

Now that you know that we can all meditate, you need to put this into practice. Download the Hakuna App for free for this purpose! You will find hundreds of meditations and exercises for your physical and mental well-being.