Ep 155 - Benefits of Meditation

<p>You don't need to be a Buddhist monk sitting for hours in lotus position to meditate.</p> <p>A simple breathing meditation is something you can do — anywhere, anytime — and it’s free! It's scientifically proven to reduce stress, <a href= "https://hooverkarate.com/podcast/ep-077-how-to-reduce-anxiety-with-dr-jarrod-spencer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">control anxiety</a>, promote emotional and physical health, lengthen one's attention span, reduce memory loss, generate kindness and compassion, fight addictions, <a href= "https://hooverkarate.com/podcast/ep-073-good-sleep-is-important-with-dr-jarrod-spencer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">improve sleep</a>, control pain, lower blood pressure, enhance self-awareness, and so many other great things.</p> <p>In this episode, <a href= "https://hooverkarate.com/podcast/ep-149-what-you-do-for-others-stays-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tim Hawk</a> talks about some amazing benefits of meditating. Next week, he'll take us through a very simple guided breath meditation that anyone can do.</p>