Music for Well Being !

You remember the time your favourite song played on the radio and changed your mood forever ? Have you ever tried the sleep music playlist ? Does exercise feel better when you’re tuned to your routine workout music ? The impact music has on our mind, soul and body is far from what we can imagine. Research has shown that music has a direct impact on our spiritual and mental wellness and this time around we shall describe that top 5 ways in which music benefits in our overall well-being. ● Calms the nerves Music induces relaxation, helps in better sleep & makes us calm. It helps in mimicking a sleep state by slowing down our breathing and heart rate which leads to lowered blood pressure, eased muscle tension and calm nervous system thereby reducing stress and anxiety. ● Stimulates memory According to Harvard Health, music activates areas of the brain associated with memory. Many times students use songs to learn complex formulas and phrases. Music stimulates our ‘memory vault’. ● Helps In Focus A 2007 study from the Stanford University School of Medicine suggested that music can help you better absorb and interpret new information and that’s because listening to music engages your brain and actually trains it to pay more attention to what you are learning. ● Meditative Many people have heard about the benefits of meditation and mindfulness in managing stress and anxiety. Research shows that both, meditation and music help in relaxation, calmness and focus ! ● Increases Energy and Stamina Are you also able to do ten extra pushups when your favourite song is playing in the background ? Maybe thats because music can elevate your heart rate by increasing adrenalin. It activates motor areas in your brain that are responsible for physical co- ordination as well as promote physical stamina. It can also induce attention, creativity and mental alertness.