NEUROSCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE ON THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION. – NOT JUST FOR THE OVER 50’s THOUGH!
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.
Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑
Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.
We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
Want to read more? The Press has you covered!
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53.9% Human-centred experience and communication
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14.3% Critical thinking
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29.2% Resilience and adaptability
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2.6% Other - I will share below!
Whangarei Aglow Meeting
Please join us for an inspiring massage from Pastor Geoff Wiklund, 7 pm Tikipunga Baptist Church, 25th of February!
Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!
Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.
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