MEDITATION - NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
WHEN: Monday Nights (ring for dates)
TIME: 7:30 PM
45 TEMPLE STREET, VICTORIA PARK. Ring 9361 9511 to attend.
Cost $10 per session
GUIDED MEDITATION CD, "TRANSCENDENCE" ALSO AVAILABLE: $25
PLUS POSTAGE
The positive results of meditation
Research
has shown that Meditation can contribute to an individual's
psychological and physiological well-being.
This is accomplished as Meditation brings the brainwave
pattern into an alpha state, which is a level of
consciousness that promotes the healing state. There are
many different methods of meditation.
Physical benefits of meditation
§
Improvement in general health
§ Improvement in concentration
§ Used by athletes and sports professionals for an
improvement in performance
§ Enhances the immune system. Research has revealed that
meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells',
which kill bacteria and cancer cells.
§ It increases serotonin production which influences mood
and behaviour. Low levels of serotonin are associated with
depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches
§ A deeper level of relaxation
§ Deep rest-as measured by decreased metabolic rate, lower
heart rate, and reduced work load of the heart.
§ Lowered levels of cortisol and lactate-two chemicals
associated with stress.
§ Reduction of free radicals- unstable oxygen molecules
that can cause tissue damage.
§ Decreased high blood pressure.
§ Higher skin resistance. Low skin resistance is
correlated with higher stress and anxiety levels.
§ Drop in cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is
associated with cardiovascular disease.
§ Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier
breathing. This has been very helpful to asthma patients.
§ Decreases the aging process.
§ Higher levels of DHEAS in the elderly. An additional
sign of youthfulness.
Psychological benefits of meditation
§
Increased brain wave coherence.
§ Greater creativity.
§ Decreased anxiety.
§ Decreased depression
§ Decreased irritability and moodiness
§ Improved learning ability and memory.
§ Increased self-actualization.
§ Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.
§ Increased happiness.
§ Increased emotional stability.