Why does meditation help reduce stress?

Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress. Meditation can wipe away the day's stress, bringing with it inner peace. See how you can easily learn to practice meditation whenever you need it most. By Mayo Clinic Staff. If stress has you anxious, tense and worried, consider trying meditation. read more

Through mindfulness meditation practice our minds can become more capable, more focused and clear, enabling us to better handle stressful and demanding situations. This is how meditation for stress reduction enables us to experience a calmer life. read more

Mediation rests and focuses the pre frontal cortex (PFC) while in a conscious state. The PFC is the part of the brain that's used for logic, connecting actions to consequences, verbalisation, numeric ability among other conscious brain functions. read more

Meditation originally was meant to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. These days, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction. Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. read more