Why is meditation of benefit to body and mind?

Meditation is a process akin to scooping water from a river into a transparent pail. If you leave this turbid water stagnant for some time, heavier sediments such as sand and gravel sink to the bottom while lighter sediments float to the surface. This process leaves the middle portion of the water clean and purified. Similarly, the practice of meditation calms the mind, facilitating the falling away of chaotic thoughts to achieve mental clarity and assisting the body in eliminating toxins. When our mind and body reach the state of purity, we achieve better health and unlock greater wisdom and intuition.