MEDITATION
Meditation is often seen as a spiritual or secular exercise. However, one of the most powerful benefits of meditation is that it is also a useful tool in our quest for stress and pain reduction and relaxation.
Stress is responsible for at least 90% of all pain and disease. Meditation actually affects the body in the exact opposite way to which stress does. It helps restore the body to a calmer state, helps the body to repair itself and prevent any possible new damage which may result from stress.
The benefits of meditation include:
- Slowing down of your heart rate and breathing
- Blood pressure normalising
- More efficient use of oxygen
- Reduced sweating
- Reduced production of Cortisol (the body’s natural stress hormone)
- Your mind ages at a slower rate
- Improved immune function
- Clearer mind and increased creativity
- Improved and more restful sleep
Why should I attend a meditation class over practicing at home?
We all lead very busy lives and often think – How will I ever find the time to attend a class?
Maybe however, the questions should be:
- Would I actually meditate on my own?
- Would I be able to find a nice, quiet space for meditation?
- Would I actually make the time to meditate as there is always ‘something to do’
when you are at home?
Meditation is something that you can do for yourself however the benefits can felt by the other people in your life. When we reduce our stress and anxiety levels we are more fun to be around, we have more energy, our mind is clearer and more focused and hence we are more productive and over time, events that occur that usually add to our stress levels are handled with more ease!
I am currently taking names for upcoming classes to be held on a Tues night. The class will run for 1 hour, starting at 7pm. Please arrive early so that we may start on time and you will be welcome to stay for a cuppa and a chat afterwards. Cost will be $10 per session or you may purchase 10 sessions for $90 to be used within 3 months of date of purchase.
