Last Updated: February 07, 2023, 09:00 IST
Since the mind is at its most peaceful state while engaging in spiritual activities, spirituality also aids us in controlling our anxiety. (Image: Shutterstock)
A spiritual way of life brings mental peace while ensuring holistic wellness. It also inculcates discipline in life and helps to keep many lifestyle-related diseases at bay.
There is no universal definition of spirituality and no one right way to practice it. The concept of spirituality means different things to different individuals. For some people, even the definition and concept of spirituality might evolve. Whatever manner you lead a spiritual life through meditation, prayer, mindfulness, yoga, or any other method, the benefits for both mental and physical health are enormous. Here are a few benefits of spirituality on your physical and emotional well-being:
Stress Relief
When an individual is under stress, the body produces certain hormones in excess and in the long run, it may lead to different health issues. Stressful life could lead to anxiety, hypertension, sleep disorder or even high or low blood pressure. Spiritual practices may help in relieving stress and controlling blood pressure. Spiritual practices also help to improve mental health.
Helps in getting better sleep
Chronic sleep problems may be a result of lifestyle choices, trauma, major life events, and transitions. Spiritual practices usually help in getting the mental and emotional baggage off the individuals. It also helps in reducing the uneasiness experienced. However, this will take consistent effort to carry out the spiritual practices to get the intended result.
Reduces anxiety and improves social connections
Since the mind is at its most peaceful state while engaging in spiritual activities, spirituality also aids us in controlling our anxiety. This at-ease attitude combats the causes of worry and the ideas that fuel it. Along with spirituality comes a sense of belonging to a group of individuals who enjoy the same kinds of activities. This helps in enhancing relationships, building trust and having better mental health.
Strengthens the immune system
By promoting a state of balance in the body and mind spiritual practices help to improve immunological function. Meditation, mindfulness practices and other similar activities bring mental piece and help to bring a balance between mental and physical health.
Keeps Depression at bay
Spirituality in the form of prayer, mindfulness meditation, and other practices can both exacerbate and lessen the symptoms of depression and mood disorders. Spiritual practices can help in controlling mood swings and emotional disturbances, which cause depression or anxiety.
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