WHAT IS IT? Meditation has been around for thousands of years and has been part of nearly all religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism and Islam. While meditation is used for religious practices, many people practise it independently as a psychotherapeutic technique. There are many types of meditations throughout the world, including meditation using mantras, mindfulness, focused meditation, movement meditation, progressive relaxation, visualisation, loving-kindness meditation and spiritual meditation.
WHAT DOES IT DO? Meditation is a technique that is intended to encourage a heightened state of awareness and help you find your centre. In meditation you can use techniques to focus your awareness and achieve a very calming and clear state which can reduce stress in your life and create clarity and overall happiness.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? Meditation is a very simple practice which is available to all and has endless benefits, including reduced stress, greater motivation and satisfaction, reduced anxiety, anger and blood pressure, and help with depression, emotional blockages, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, toxins in the body, headaches, stress, addictions, emotional imbalance, pain and suffering. It also helps improve memory, sleep, concentration and alertness.