What is Mindfulness, Why Meditate?

Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us..

 

Sitting in meditation gives us a way to move closer to our thoughts, emotions and to  get in touch with our bodies. It’s a method of cultivating unconditional friendliness and love toward ourselves. This quality time allows us to witness first hand, the  unfolding of the human condition. Through seated meditation, we have an open  window to better understand ourselves. We learn how to work with life’s ups and  downs while we connect to the breath, the earth and our surroundings.  

 

Sitting in mediation, also known as mindfulness-awareness practice is the foundation of radiant health from the inside out. It’s about learning to let go of difficulties and  entanglements which harm us and lead us into negative ways of doing thinking.  

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Benefits of Meditation:

• Provides a sense of calm, peace and balance

• Reduces stress

• Increases energy

• Helps control thoughts

• Increases blood flow and slows heart rate

• Reduces feelings of depression, anxiety, anger and confusion

 

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