Why Meditate?
Meditation is proven to:
Reduce chronic stress and the negative effects of chronic stress
Improve immune system function by reducing cortisol (the stress hormone)
-“Studies show that 60-90% of Doctor’s visits are for stress-related complaints” - Dr. Benson
Switch on immune stimulating genes
-Harvard Medical School Study in 2008 showed that in long-term practitioners of yoga/meditation, more “disease- fighting genes” were active, compared to control group
Lower blood pressure
- relaxation results in increases nitric oxide which helps open blood vessels
Prevent premature aging
- 2011 UCLA study shows an increase of Telomerase in meditators which is linked to premature aging
Positively impact Brain Function
- increases gray matter density in the hippocampus (learning, memory, emotional regulation)
- decreases gray matter density in the amygdala, correlates with lower stress levels
- when we are calm, we are able to think more clearly and make better decisons
- calmer = smarter, meditation is proven to raise IQ levels
Reduce chronic stress and the negative effects of chronic stress
Improve immune system function by reducing cortisol (the stress hormone)
-“Studies show that 60-90% of Doctor’s visits are for stress-related complaints” - Dr. Benson
Switch on immune stimulating genes
-Harvard Medical School Study in 2008 showed that in long-term practitioners of yoga/meditation, more “disease- fighting genes” were active, compared to control group
Lower blood pressure
- relaxation results in increases nitric oxide which helps open blood vessels
Prevent premature aging
- 2011 UCLA study shows an increase of Telomerase in meditators which is linked to premature aging
Positively impact Brain Function
- increases gray matter density in the hippocampus (learning, memory, emotional regulation)
- decreases gray matter density in the amygdala, correlates with lower stress levels
- when we are calm, we are able to think more clearly and make better decisons
- calmer = smarter, meditation is proven to raise IQ levels
When we reduce stress, we are more present and focused.
We have the ability to enjoy each moment, with a deeper sense of clarity.
So, why not meditate?
I would love to help you begin,
or advance an existing, meditation practice.
or advance an existing, meditation practice.
