Do yoga and meditation really make a difference? For thousands of years yoga and meditation have been practiced to reduce stress and improve quality of life. In the past 20 years a well proven scientific picture has emerged about exactly how mediation changes your body. The following links can direct you to studies that have concluded specific health benefits to those that practice meditation regularly. Lower Breathing rate Lower Breathing volume Lower Blood Pressure Lower Plasma Cortisol Lower Heart rate Lower Plasma Lactate Lower Skin Conductivity Level Higher EEG Coherence Higher DHEA Higher Heart Rate Variability Higher Skin Tempurature Better EEG frequencies Read research at the NIH website. Select Topic ArthritisAsthmaCancerCardiologyDepressionDiabetesDigestive HealthEating DisordersFibromyalgia<HeadacheHIVIBSMemory SkillsMenopauseMultiple SclerosisPainPerformancePTSDPregnancySmokingSportsStroke____________________ If we looked at the brain of someone who had meditated for 40,000 hours, how would it be different than mine? General Disclaimer This section is designed for educational purposes only. The information provided through this site should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or a disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.