There are many good reasons to meditate, the more often you can remind yourself of them, the more likely it will be that you stick to a program. With meditation the results are not always immediate. As with anything it will take practice, patience and persistence to make progress.

Here are some of the benefits you can look forward to enjoying:

1) Increased ability to deal with stress in your daily life. As you progress on your journey you will find that the life events that used to bring you to your knees will no longer have the same effect on you. As a result you will be less stressed and this will have a positive influence on your health. Your muscles will be more relaxed which can only help you to feel more comfortable in your body.

2) Your mind is no longer your boss. Every day we have thoughts that are not conducive to well being. After a regular meditation practice people find that they are not as easily controlled by their mind. In fact they can simply witness the thoughts and through their breath make the mind the servant instead of the master.

3) As well as being less prone to stress you will find yourself calmer throughout your days. Start your day with meditation and you can carry that calmness with you throughout your day. You will benefit others as well as yourself.

4) A study in the British Medical Journal has shown that meditation can have positive affects on your blood pressure. This doesn't give permission for you to go out and eat all the foods that heighten your blood pressure, but it complements any efforts you are making with exercise and nutrition.

These are just some of the health benefits to the body and mind. As meditation is growing increasingly popular in the west, more and more scientists are researching the benefits of it.