Physical, Mental and Spiritual Balance for Individuals, Groups or Communities.

Meditation

What is Meditation?

 Meditation is "A peacefully empowered state of mind".  This audio will help to explain and provide examples of how you can easily start to meditate.  Also, further down are some other guided meditations to try and enjoy.

How can Meditation help us?

Meditation (exercise for the mind) helps Relieve Symptoms of Poor Mental Health, Contributes to Good Mental Health, Help with Relaxation, Improves you Brain Function and Mind-Body Connection.


  • Mental health: Meditation can help with depression, social anxiety, fears, and obsessive-compulsive behaviours. It can also help you cope with stress and improve your emotional well-being. 


  • Sleep: Meditation can help you fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and sleep deeper. It can also help you relax and unwind before bed. 


  • Brain function: Meditation can increase the volume and density of the hippocampus, which is important for memory. It can also counteract the shrinking of areas of the brain that are responsible for attention. 


  • Mind-body connection: Meditation can help you build a stronger mind-body connection. This can help you notice areas of discomfort or strength, and give them special attention. 
  • Focus: Meditation can help you improve your ability to think, concentrate, and solve problems. It can also help you adapt to and overcome emotional problems. 



Meditation Videos/Resources

Guided Meditations

We can sit quietly closing our eyes trying to block out the outside world only focusing on our breathing. Being aware of each breath that we take and equally aware each time we exhale and breathe out. This can help us calm the mind  and focus our thoughts on what we want to think about. What we want to meditate on. You can try the breathing technique on your own and in your own time. Here are two other methods I can recommend to help us get into a meditative state.

Guided Meditation #1 

"A Safe Place"

Here is a guided meditation called a safe space.  Try this if you need a break from stress once you have learn it you can do this anywhere for as long as you have time for.  Start with 5 minutes.

Guided Meditation #2

"The sound of silence"

Here is another method which may be a little harder using the inner sound. 

Well Done for learning about this skill!

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