Meditation
The word meditation comes from two Latin words: Meditari, which means to think or dwell upon and Mederi, which means to heal. In Sanskrit, the word meditation is derived from Medha, which means wisdom. Meditation is not a form of worship or prayer but is a technique that helps to develop awareness or a state of consciousness in which the mind is free from scattered thoughts. Whatever is done to reach a level of awareness is called meditation.
Published scientific and medical research has supported the benefits of meditation, although much still needs to be understood. Some of the known benefits of meditation include:
v Improvement in general health
v Increased immune function
v Increased serotonin production
v Reduction in heart rate
v Reduction in blood pressure
v Lowered stress and anxiety levels
v Relief of insomnia
v Improvement in concentration
v Decreased muscle tension and pain due to tension
v Decreased frequency of headaches
v Improvement in chronic diseases
v Improvement in post-operative healing
v Reduction in pre-menstrual syndrome
v Relief of phobias, fears and conflicts
v Increased self-confidence
v Increased joy and happiness
v Self discovery
For questions about meditation,
Please call Lisa at (203) 269-2852.
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