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Non-religious meditation
What meditation is:- Calming the mind
- Relaxing
- De-Stressing
- Finding peace
What meditation is NOT:- Thinking of nothing
- Able to fix a specific problem
- Able to fix other peoples problems
- NOT NECESSARILY RELIGIOUS
If you want to learn non religious meditation call Ian: 07577 445225
Medical research
Research on the processes and effects of meditation is a growing subfield of neurological research.[Modern scientific techniques and instruments, such as MRI and EEG, have been used to see what happens in the body of people when they meditate, and how their bodies and brain change after meditating regularly. These studies have shown substantial bodily changes as a consequence of regular meditative practice, for instance one study by Richard Davidson and Jon Kabat-Zinn showed that eight weeks of mindfulness-based meditation produced significant increases in left-sided anterior brain activity, which is associated with positive emotional states. It seems that we are able to think of positive emotion as a skill which can be achieved with training similar to learning to ride a bike or play the piano.[
Since the 1950s, 3,000 studies on meditation have been conducted and yet many of the early studies had multiple flaws and thus yielded less conclusive data. More recent reviews have pointed out many of these flaws with the hope of guiding current research into a more fruitful path.One report assessed that further research needs to be directed toward the definition of meditation a clear conceptual definition of meditation being required.
Meditation has been practiced within religious traditions since ancient times, especially within monastic centres. These days there also exist many secular programs in the West including mindfulness-based programs. Today mindfulness-based meditative practices have become popular within the Western medical and psychological community, due mainly to the observable, positive impact such processes have on patients suffering from stress-related health conditions.
About
Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 16 years ago I have tried every alternative therapy imaginable. A lot of time and expense later I learned the lesson that everything has a place. There is no magic bullet to cure all these illness, otherwise things would be very easy. But it’s what you find that works for you and if you find any small difference then it’s worth persisting.
With all the issues I have to face daily finding a place for my mind to find peace for a little while I’ve found helps my overall well being. Does it help me physically? I can’t measure it, but it does help me mentally to help battle the illness.
There is a scientific evidence that the brain is a muscle which needs exercising, like any muscle in the body, and meditation is a sure fire way to get this done.
In my quest to find help I came across a Buddhist monk who was prepared to teach me to meditate. When he was on his retreats he meditated for 18 hours a day! To start with 10 minutes is the goal, the key is to manage this every day . If you never get above 10 minutes that is fine and 18 hours is for the professionals only! As my mentor taught me something is better than nothing.
Although I was taught by a Buddhist I am not teaching any religious beliefs, they are for you to follow if you wish, I am trying to bring a little calm to people’s lives and hopefully it will help you the way it has helped me.
Business
There have been a number of surveys proving that meditation helps with:- Increases productivity
- Decrease absenteeism
- Injuries decreased
- PROFIT INCREASED
Just short training sessions can do so much for your business and show that you care about the well being of your employees. Programs are available on a group or one-to-one basis. Lessons are 1 hour or a half day if there are a number of groups you would like me to teach
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