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2481 days ago

NEUROSCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE ON THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION. – NOT JUST FOR THE OVER 50’s THOUGH!

Shannon from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

See article published by Business Insider here: www.businessinsider.com...

Scientifically proven benefits of meditation include:
• Reduces stress
• Improves sleep
• Improves focus and concentration
• Improves memory
• Improves the function of the brains decision making centres
• Helps control mood
• Helps reduce anxiety
• Helps manage depression
• Helps regulate blood pressure
• Enhances the immune system
• Helps with pain management
• Promotes emotional health
• Increases your sense of wellbeing

CLASSES STARTING TUESDAY 30 APRIL AND THURSDAY 2 MAY AT THE SYNERGY CENTRE, CENTRAL WHANGAREI.

This is a progressive learning experience so each class will build upon the techniques you learn in the previous classes. You will learn:
• The science behind the benefits of meditation
• How our thoughts affect us physiologically
• Meditative breathing techniques
• How anchor your focus to remain in the meditative state
• How to quieten the mind from scattered thoughts and over-thinking
• How to handle distractions
• How to be in a place of inner peace amongst the noisy confusion of life

To book onto a course go to www.thesynergycentre.co.nz... ‘Meditation & Mindfulness’ and book on to your chosen day.

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1 day ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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24 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2571 votes
13 hours ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

Jane Mander Retirement Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

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