Introduction to Meditation

WHY MEDITATE?

Scientific evidence about the physiological, mental and emotional benefits of meditation speaks for itself. Once limited to the clinical treatment of anxiety and stress, meditation is now applied to the fields of neuro-plasticity, emotional intelligence and elite sports.

The study of traditional meditation techniques has shown how sustained practice develops self-awareness, resilience, social intuition, sensitivity and attention-control; speeds up the brain’s capacity for sensory processing, strengthens memory and improves the executive functions of the brain.

The research data supports the findings of ancient philosophy. Meditation has been prescribed by wisdomteachers for millennia. Practical wisdom requires energy, and energy is restored in deep rest. Just as resting in bed at night is essential for one’s physical well-being, so the profound rest available in meditation is essential for the well-being of the mind and the heart. With the profound rest and total immobility of deep meditation, the human spirit flourishes. Efficiency increases. Mindfulness and compassion grow. Creativity flows.