One of the effects of meditation is that it builds "chi" or "ki" energy. Research has shown that this energy resides in the infrared spectrum. (See link below).
There have also been many studies documenting the effects of meditation on mood and brain wave activity.
More and more, in the last 50 years, the worlds of science and spirituality have been converging.
The book, "The Autobiography of a Yogi" was one of the first to use the language that meditating is an inner science. Worth reading.
Spirituality and meditation are not considered science. They are considered to be alternative medicine or sometimes, religion. One can get an MBA in religion or philosophy, but not in only spirituality and meditation.
Spirituality is the art of inner science. It is a technic, which u can call methods for the art of living. Not only yoga and meditation can teach u inner science, u should take it from your life's experience for a healthy life mentally and physically. But many people thing that it is a way to reach GOD. They simply do yoga and meditation without knowing its purpose. Reading holy books, praying and preaching god and listening to spiritual speeches and developing good habits, doing good to others, etc.. is not spirituality, its morality. Spirituality lies within you, don't search it outside. Yoga and meditation are great scientifical methods of inner science....It is like closing your eyes and feeling the breeze... try to feel it. its not a material to see.
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Helps develop concentration
No, spirituality can be found through various means beyond religion, such as nature, art, meditation, and personal experiences. Different individuals may connect with their spirituality in unique ways that do not necessarily involve organized religion.
Ferdinand Wulliemier has written: 'Meditation' -- subject(s): Hinduism, Meditation, Shri Ram Chandra Mission (Shahjahanpur, India), Spiritual life 'Psychology & its role in spirituality'
Sara MacKian has written: 'Everyday spirituality' -- subject(s): RELIGION / Spirituality, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, Spiritual life
Meditation to put ones state of mind in a different dimension to create vision or to calm ones body.
Yoga and meditation aren't part of religion, they are part of spirituality, if you'd like to learn more than check out esotericteaching.blogspot.com
It is the science of Reflection and Meditation. A closely related science, which not only looks at them but also seeks to understand their processes and predict them, is called the science of "Meteorology".
Meditation it believed to be a "soft science" meaning there is little hard evidence about it. Another reason being meditation is not a major part of American culture. Lastly you can't force relaxation on to anyone.
Catholicism and BuddhismRoman Catholic is a religion. Both Catholicism and Buddhism are paths to Spirituality. Catholics may not become Buddhist and remain Catholic. However, a Catholic may adopt some of the methods used by Buddhist to increase their own spirituality, such as meditation.