Meditation is far from sitting and doing nothing. Meditating regularly can actually have numerous health benefits, from reducing stress to assisting memory and learning.

Research shows that meditation: 

* Relaxes the fear centre

* Allows us to have more positive emotions and less anxiety

* Increases our ability to deal with stress

* Slows brain waves

* Assists in memory and learning

* Builds meta-awareness

* Helps to sustain attention

* Builds selective attention

* Helps aid physical recovery

* Boosts immune function