Commentary - Meditation

Not only is meditation a time honored technique, mediation is also a proven alternative therapy used in many practices of medicine today. Physicians of today are incorporating this age old technique as a way to lower blood pressure, relieve angina, assist people with asthma in breathing easier, reduce stress, and irradiate insomnia. Meditation can help both young and old and is a safe way to balance a persons physical and emotional states.

The use of Meditation for healing is not new. Meditative techniques are the product of diverse cultures and peoples around the world. It has been rooted in the traditions of the world's great religions. In fact, practically all religious groups practice meditation in one form or another. The value of Meditation to alleviate suffering and promote healing has been known and practiced for thousands of years.