2436 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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7 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.8% Complete
  • 21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.2% Complete
1201 votes
8 hours ago

Simply Google “Inclusive World NZ”

Glen from Central Whangarei

✨ This is your invitation ✨

Simply Google “Inclusive World NZ” and head to the Digital Library tab.

There you’ll find a wide range of downloadable resources, including children’s flipbooks, disability awareness flipbooks, posters, and more — all created to support inclusion, understanding, and representation 💛

Inclusive World NZ is owned and created by our registered charity, Children with Disability NZ, so every download helps support our mission to build a more inclusive Aotearoa for everyone.

Because inclusion starts with understanding 🌱

5 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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