2.
This is significant because positive emotions
are linked to a longer and healthier life.*
3.
Anxiety, depression and anxiety all decrease
with regular sessions of meditation*
4.
Memory also improves, reaction times become
faster and mental and physical stamina increase.*
5.
Regular meditators enjoy better and more
fulfilling relationships.*
6.
Studies worldwide have found that meditation
reduces the key indicators of chronic stress, including hypertension.*
7.
Meditation has also been found to be effective
in reducing the impact of serious conditions, such as chronic pain* and cancer*,
and can even help to relieve drug and alcohol dependence.*
8.
Studies have now shown that meditation bolsters
the immune system and thus helps to fight off colds, flu and other diseases.*
Too good to be true? - come and try it for yourself – I look
forward to seeing you there – Sue
The Age Concern Centre in Sandwich is holding a fair on
Thursday 20th May. I will be
running a free taster session of gentle
chair-based yoga and mindfulness meditation for 20 mins starting at
12.30pm. The Fair is at The Centre, 19-21
Cattle Market, Sandwich, CT13 9AP.
Please phone 01304 614237 to book for the taster session.
Dr Susan Jeffery, British Wheel of Yoga qualified teacher, www.dsjyoga.com
[1] Williams,
M and D Penman, 2013, Mindfulness – a practical
guide to finding peace in a frantic world, Piatkus, UK, pp. 5-6. All claims with an asterisk are based on scientific
research papers cited by these authors.
See this book or email me, Susan Jeffery - sjyogaandphilosophy@gmail.com -
for more detailed references for any particular claim.
