Meditation has numerous benefits and one can realize them only after experiencing them. If you can learn meditation you can overcome all your fears and doubts. Fears, confusions, self doubt and lack of confidence are nothing but self generated thoughts which are result of past experiences as well as surroundings. In order to overcome these problems and think beyond these negative thoughts you need to learn meditation. Meditation enables you to control your mind and its thinking process. It teaches you how to use your mind in the way you want rather than allowing it to control your plans and action.
A typical meditation technique is to practice deep breathing while concentrating on your breath. As you focus on your breath continuously for some time the thoughts that surround your mind goes away automatically. In the beginning you might find it difficult to concentrate on your breath as your concentration has been weakened by constant thinking. Be sincere and determined tom learn meditation and you will be successful in learning it after few days or weeks. The key to learning meditation in patience and strong will. Once you master the art of meditation you are on your way to experience highest level of spirituality.
There are people for whom it is difficult to learn meditation through these breathing techniques alone. For them, Osho has introduced a collection of meditation techniques known as active meditation. Under it, there are meditation techniques which are easy to learn and practice. For instance, there is a meditation technique known as nataraj under which the performer is suppose to dance. There are several other techniques also which are meant to loosen up your body so that it is ready to learn meditation through breathing exercises.
The best benefit of meditation is improved awareness about the surroundings. This can be experienced when you are smoothly moving to the higher side on your path to spirituality. You become more alert and can respond to any kind of situation in a spontaneous manner. This is possible only when you have very good concentration and your mind is free of any negative thoughts of confusion and conflicts. This is when you rise beyond ordinary and continue to grow infinitely. Yes, when we talk about spirituality or meditation there are no limitations whatsoever, you keep rising from all aspects and no one can stop you provided to continue to practice mediation regularly.