Meditation is a time of one’s own in which to be still and connect with yourself, your intuition and inner guidance
Meditation is a time to love and nurture yourself in awareness and acceptance of what currently is
Meditation is a cultivation of calmness as the mind is silent yet alert
Meditation can help us focus on the present rather than dwelling on the unchangeable past or the undefined future
Meditation is a way of life that can with practice be integrated into daily life as you go about activities with awareness and presence, in a bus, in a queue, whilst washing up or sitting silently in formal practice
Meditation is a way of transforming our minds and habits to a more positive and productive way of being
Meditation is a way to cultivate kindness, compassion, creativity and problem solving, creating peaceful and re energised states of mind
Meditation is a way of harnessing a deeper connection with ourselves and the world around us
Meditation is backed by scientific evidence that proves its good for us and raises our potential for happiness
Meditation is a tool to help us feel rest, which leads to relaxation, which leads to feelings of rejuvenation
Did you know?
We have around 70,000 thoughts per day. Most of those thoughts, are on a repetitive loop and most are negative and not self-serving. Meditation teaches us to be aware of what we are thinking, to stop those negative thoughts in their track, and replace them with more positive thoughts. This is vital to our wellbeing as our minds cannot distinguish between an imaginary scenario playing in our minds to that of a real-life situation. So, if your thoughts are making you feel bad, sad, fearful or angry, those are the feelings that will be emulated in your physiology. And results in constriction, feeling of tightness.
Imagine thinking thoughts that make you feel calm, relaxed and happy and see how your physiology responds. This results in expansion, feeling lighter.
Isn’t that a much better and healthier way to feel?
Benefits
The benefits of meditation can now be backed by scientific evidence thanks to technology and the willingness of scientists to partake in the research.
Science has proved that meditation affects brainwaves altering brain structure and neuro pathways which can reverse the onset of memory loss and aging. The benefits of meditating see an increase in positive emotion, alertness, calmness, creativity, compassion and happiness.
Research also demonstrates that the following physiological and psychological effects:
Lower blood pressure
Slower heart rate
Muscle tension release
Stress hormones are lowered
Lower anxiety, panic and fear responses
Prevention/control of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis
Increased feelings of wellbeing, creativity, happiness and compassion
Improved sleep and concentration
Slower ageing process