What is Meditation?

Meditation is the practice of relaxing the mind and body to the point where you are able to focus your attention on your innermost thoughts and feelings through breath control and focusing the mind internally rather than externally.

Physiological / psychological Benefits of Meditation

Research has shown that Meditation can contribute to an individual's psychological and physiological well -being.

* Lowered levels of chemicals associated with stress found in the body and the reduction of free radicals that can cause tissue damage.
* Decreased high blood pressure.
* Drop in cholesterol levels.
* Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing, very helpful to asthma patients.
* Decreases the ageing process.
* Improved learning ability and memory.
* Greater creativity.
* Decreased anxiety.
* Decreased depression, irritability and moodiness.
* Increased self-actualization.
* Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.
* Increased happiness and emotional stability.

Spiritual Benefits

The longer an individual practices meditation, the greater the likelihood that his or her goals and efforts will shift toward personal and spiritual growth.

Many individuals who initially learn meditation for relaxation purposes find that as their practice deepens they are drawn more and more into the realm of the "spiritual." Many of our students are interested in meditation as a way of becoming more attuned to the spiritual dimension of life and here at Soul Connection our specialty is spiritual meditation.

How to get started:
Here at Soul Connection meditation is taught both as a group class and on a one-to-one basis for those prefer to receive private tuition. All courses are run in small classes and are carried out in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Soul Connection runs a number of short courses aimed at beginners and intermediary level along with monthly meditations and details of these are always updated on the courses section of our website.

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