We tend to think of the rational as a higher order, but it is the emotional that marks our lives. One often learns more from ten days of agony than from ten years of contentment.

Merle Shane

What?

Meditation improves overall health, relaxation, stress prevention or reduction. It is estimated we have at least 60,000 thought each day, and our minds are busy even when we are asleep so a more peaceful state is the aim. Focusing and creating awareness of being in the moment, changes the brain activity which leads to a psychological opening up to calmness and clarity.

Why?

• Increases alpha-wave activity, which leads to relaxation and reduces stresses on the immune system so people are healthier
• Alterations in the brain activity has profound effects on the autonomic nervous system which enables the body to respond effectively to everyday stresses resulting in peace of mind
• Reduces activity in the 'fight or flight and freeze' responses, reducing heart rate and blood pressure, calming breathing, reducing the stress on the body and preventing irrational judgments
• Promotes self discipline and creativity
• Helps to overcome the illusions we create for ourselves i.e. fear of pitching, procrastination