2438 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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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.

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Because inclusion starts with understanding 🌱