Sunday 16 August 2015

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation – try it free at 12.30pm on 20th August 2015


 
1.       Regular meditators are happier and more contented than average.[1]

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.

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