Meditation, which comes in many variations, has long been acknowledged as a tool to master the mind and cope with stress. Research shows that meditation offers not only calm, but also helps with anxiety and depression, cancer, chronic pain, asthma, heart disease and high blood pressure. Mindful Meditation might enhance our capacity to rein in our emotional and physiological responses to stressors, so that the news is less likely to activate our fight or flight system. It might also help us … [Read more...] about How a Short Meditation Can Help
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Yoga, Meditation for Beginners
August is National Wellness Month as well as International Peace Month, so the holistic benefits of yoga and meditation immediately come to mind. People all over the world practice yoga and meditate as part of their mental and physical maintenance plan, and you can, too! All ability levels can be accommodated; you just need a desire to begin, a little free time, and a willingness to try something new. Readying Your Space You can meditate or practice yoga nearly anywhere, but your space … [Read more...] about Yoga, Meditation for Beginners