While weddings are certainly an exciting time in anyone?s life, being a bride or groom can also be quite stressful. Whether it?s the process of planning, the feeling of being in the spotlight, or the pressure of such a monumental moment, this special day can be anxiety inducing for even someone who has it together the rest of the time. One way to combat this stress is to take up meditation. This practice has a wide range of benefits and there are many different ways to do it in order to reduce stress and feel more at ease both as your big day approaches and when it finally arrives.
Why Enlist the Help of Meditation"
There are so many reasons to take up meditation?whether you?re getting married or not! Meditation and its effects on practitioners is something that?s been researched since 1930. In recent years, however, this practice has become not only a lot more widely practiced, but more widely advertised and accessible than ever. The effects of meditation are shown through various studies. Some of these findings show that those who meditate regularly are proven to have a lower heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure as well as decreased oxygen consumption levels. Those who regularly meditate are also proven to be less anxious and nervous overall and more independent and self-confident. Furthermore, 75 percent of insomniacs who meditated on a daily basis were eventually able to fall asleep within 20 minutes of going to bed. Finally, those practicing meditatio...