admin
-
Psychology Today reports on a study by neuroscientists which shows that meditation alters brain activity in a positive way. “The brain waves of meditators show why they’re healthier. Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex—brain waves in the stress-prone right frontal cortex move to the calmer left…
-
Mindfulness meditation helps improve focus at work, reduces stress and increases concentration new study finds. Who would’ve guessed? Reported in USA Today by Darren Calabrese . “All sorts of gizmos and gadgets can help you be more productive at work, and theories abound on how you should structure your days to get more done. But…
-
Why Self Improvement Never Works Self-help and self-improvement books dominate non-fiction best-seller lists today. Self-improvement is a really big thing! Even those of us who wouldn’t be seen dead in the self-improvement sections of our local book store still look to improve ourselves in more traditional ways – our level of success, education, wealth,…
-
One of the most common questions to arise for both beginner and longer term meditators is how to develop a regular sitting practice. Here are some pointers: Is there benefit in a regular sitting practice? Yes. The physical and mental health benefits (lower blood pressure, greater relaxation, improved immune system) associated with meditation require repeated…
-
Oxford University study indicates that Mindfulness Based Meditation assists in wellness of people who have recurrent depressive episodes. “People with severe and recurrent depression could benefit from a new form of therapy that combines ancient forms of meditation with modern cognitive behaviour therapy, early-stage research by Oxford University psychologists suggests.” Read full article.
-
Mindfulness meditation reduces depression, anxiety and fatigue in MS patients. Swiss study reported in USA Today. “Previous research has suggested that half of MS patients suffer from depression during their lives and that anxiety disorders affect one in four. About two-thirds say they feel fatigued, with up to 50% saying fatigue is their most disabling…