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Studies show that meditation is associated with improvement in a variety of psychological areas, including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, eating disorders and cognitive function, among others. There’s also research to suggest that meditation can reduce blood pressure, pain response, stress hormone levels and even cellular health. Read more here…

The practice of meditation is a part of every major tradition, although different techniques and ways of working with the practice exist. Modern science is now confirming the numerous beneficial effects of meditation and mindfulness. We will be exploring a simple step-by-step guide to meditation and mindfulness practices to make them a part of our everyday life. Read more here…

With the stream of scientific and anecdotal evidence showing us the benefits of meditation, it’s no wonder that it’s touted as the tool for a happy and healthy existence. While rave reviews and stories of changed lives sure inspire us to want to try it for ourselves, it’s not always easy to know where to start. Read more here…

Doctors in Ontario are taking a new approach in the battle against chronic pain, ditching the prescription pad and teaching sufferers how to harness the healing power of the mind. Read more here…

he popularity of Yoga seems to be growing in China and has now percolated to prisons with a women’s detention centre recently introducing the ancient Indian discipline to its inmates.  Read more here…

MANY of us wish we could find time for meditation, but never somehow get to do it. Mobile Meditation has been recently formed by a group of dedicated teachers to help bring about a more peaceful existence on every level – individual, family, nation and beyond. Read more here…

A small pilot study of veterans with combat-related PTSD showed that 73% of those who received 8 weeks of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) had significant reductions in overall PTSD symptoms compared with 33% those who underwent treatment as usual (TAU).  Read more here…

John Lennon’s song lyrics, All you need is love and Ma Bell’s advertising message: Reach out and touch someone have been ringing in my ear all week. Read more here…

“Meditation is integral to our [Buddhist] philosophy. And when we focus on kindness, we call it ‘metta meditation’. This basically means that kindness becomes the focus of our meditation for that particular day,” he said. Read more here…

Hari-Om, founder of Bordermoon Yoga, has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years. He will speak about Classical Yoga of India, which is a meditative system of gentle, slow movements, stretches and held postures that typically result in greater flexibility and fitness.  Read more here…