Mindfulness Meditation…
is an ancient practice that has recently gained wider acceptance. Current scientific studies corroborate the benefits that contemplatives have experienced for thousands of years.
What is Meditation?
Meditation is the act of paying attention in a specific way. It is focusing one’s mind on one’s immediate experience, disconnecting from mental noise, observing the flow of sensations, thoughts and feelings without becoming entangled in them. Meditation begins with a set of simple instructions to practice. Once these are learned and integrated, the principles of meditation begin to seep into every aspect of one’s life.
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Mindfulness Training Workshops
I offer meditation classes in various settings, with individuals, group classes, corporate settings, workshops and ongoing instruction & guidance. Sessions can range from a brief introduction to in-depth discussions & lectures covering the philosophy, ethics and science behind mindfulness practice.
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• 2-3 hour workshops which including a presentation on leading neuroscience & psychology
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• Day long which includes postural yoga practice, powerpoint presentation, group discussion and guided meditation
• Ongoing classes 1-3 sessions per week[/one_half_last]
Contact me to find out more about what I offer
ryan@trueryan.com
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What are the benefits?
Meditation has so many benefits! It has been a thriving area of scientific research for the past 20-30 years.
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Regular meditation boosts your HEALTH
• Increases immune function
• Decreases pain
• Decreases inflammation at the cellular level
Increases your sense of CONNECTION
• Increases social connection & emotional intelligence
• Makes you more compassionate
• Makes you feel less lonely
Regular meditation changes your BRAIN
• Increases grey matter
• Increases volume in areas related to emotion regulation, positive emotions & self-control
• Increases cortical thickness[/one_half]
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Regular meditation boosts your HAPPINESS
• Increases positive emotion
• Decreases depression
• Decreases stress
Regular meditation boosts your SELF-CONTROL
• Improves your ability to regulate your emotions
• Improves your ability to introspect
Regular meditation improves your PRODUCTIVITY
• Increases your focus & attention
• Improves your memory
• Improves your ability to be creative & think outside the box[/one_half_last]
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