ELEGANT TO THE EARS

Need a break from your hectic job, endless to-do lists and demanding friends and family? Studies show that meditation relaxes your muscles and organs, and de-clutters your mind. The result is total mind and body rejuvenation, and near-immunity to the stress and pressure of everyday life.

A PROFOUND MIND–BODY CONNECTION THAT EMPOWERS YOU TO CREATE HEALTHIER HABITS

Want to shake off an unhealthy habit like snacking or smoking? Looking to alleviate pain or a specific illness? Hundreds of studies have shown that meditation leads to better health and healthier habits. In fact in August 2003, Time Magazinehighlighted a variety of studies proving meditation’s positive impact on physical and mental health.

FREE–FLOWING INSPIRATION & CREATIVITY THAT HELP YOU SOLVE ANY CHALLENGE & SHINE AT WORK OR SCHOOL

People who meditate claim it helps them pull creative ideas, inspiring works of art and brilliant solutions to everyday problems – seemingly out of thin air. The result is often promotions and raises at work, and good grades at school. Richard Bach, the author of the iconic book Jonathan Livingston Seagull, used meditation for the inspiration to finish his masterpiece.

A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU

Meditation strengthens your connection with the people around you, and helps you empathize with them. Need to resolve an argument with your partner? Connect with your troubled teenager? Negotiate with a boss or co-worker? Try meditating first.

In a 2009 article in Psychology Today, psychologist Marsha Lucas Ph.D reported that meditation rewires the brain for better relationships by encouraging “tuned-in” conversations, emotional resiliency and enhanced intuition, among others.

TOE–CURLING, MIND–BLOWING SEX WITH YOUR PARTNER

Want to be more adventurous in bed? Want sex to be more than just a physical experience? Couples who meditate claim it helps them overcome their inhibitions, and connect on both a physical and spiritual level. You could call it Viagra for the soul.

A recent study found improvements in desire, intercourse satisfaction, performance and confidence after 12 weeks of daily 1-hour yoga sessions, followed by meditative breathing exercises.

A MAGNETIC ATTRACTION TO WEALTH & SUCCESS

Companies like Apple, Google and even Mindvalley ourselves have known this for years: sitting down to meditate every day can do wonders for your bottom line. Maybe it’s the enhanced creativity and problem solving. Maybe it’s the laser-sharp focus. Or maybe it’s because meditation boosts your productivity.

A DEEPER SENSE OF SELF–AWARENESS & A CONNECTION TO YOUR UNIQUE PURPOSE

Everyone has a unique set of strengths that make them perfect for a specific purpose: whether it’s to serve the less fortunate, invent an idea or device that changes the world, or even just to make people smile. When you meditate, you gain a deeper understanding of what this purpose is, and what you must do to achieve it. No more feeling lost, stuck or unfulfilled. Meditation is thus an essential part of your spiritual growth.