Discuss the benefits of meditation?

Chapter 16 – Yoga.

Chapter 17 – Meditation.

Question(s): What is meditation? Discuss the benefits of meditation? (mention at least 3). Is there any research study that support the benefits discussed? Have you ever practiced meditation? Discuss your experience?
Guidelines: The answer should be based on the knowledge obtained from reading the book (only the last part of the question is your opinion/ experience). You must answer all the questions. Your grade will be an average of all parts of the question.

Grading Criteria: Discuss what is meditation? (25%). Discuss the benefits of meditation? (mention at least 3) (30% – 10 points each). Is there any research study that supports the benefits discussed? (30%). Have you ever practiced meditation? Discuss your experience? (15%).