Guided meditation: A regimen for mental health

Pages: 180-182
Anita Moral (Department of Psychology, S.V. Degree College, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh )

Guided meditation is a process by which one or more participants meditate in response to the instructions by concerning expert. The instructions may comprise of verbal guidance, written script, audio or audio-visual mediums to practice the meditation. To study the role of guided meditation in achieving peaceful and sound mental health as a regular practice. By analyzing and reviewing the existing studies and other available feedback sources by practitioners and therapists. Various studies and findings suggest that guided meditation is a significant beneficial technique in attaining sound mental health and works as one of the best alternative approach in promoting healing process. JAMA Internal Medicine review found that a mindfulness stress reduction programme helped to relief of anxiety symptoms in people with general anxiety disorder, a condition marked by hard to control wishes, poor sleep, and irritability. Meditation creates a deep understanding about self and helpful to create serene and sound health overall.