Meditation
Experiencing Your Inner Wisdom
There is a great deal of research concluding that meditation practices can help us have a happier and healthier life. Famous researchers in this area include Herbert Benson at Harvard – The Relaxation Response, Jon-Kabat Zinn – Mindfulness Stress Reduction, and Dean Ornish – Heart Research Studies. Meditation produces profound changes in body, emotions, mind, and spirit. Some of these include:
Physical Changes:
- Lower blood pressure, heart rate
- Lower cholesterol, metabolism rate
- Reduction in intensity of pain
- Quicker recovery from physical stress
- Muscle relaxation
Emotional Changes:
- Reduced tension, anxiety, stress
- Reduced feelings of sadness and grief
- Greater feelings of peace, calmness
- More joy, happiness, love, compassion
Mind Changes:
- Stronger focus, clarity, concentration
- Clearer thinking, less turmoil
- Greater creativity
- Increased self understanding/acceptance
- Cultivation of positive mind states such as:
- patience, kindness, forgiveness, empathy, clarity
- Living in and enjoying the present moment
Spiritual Changes:
- Deeper sense of meaning and purpose in your life
- Awakening to spiritual dimensions of being
- A feeling of union with the Divine
Dr. Grace has had extensive training in Meditation and Altered State work from the Wellness Institute. She teaches meditation classes on a regular basis and instructs individuals in how to use altered states of being from many traditions to enhance their lives.
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