Science Proves the Importance of Meditation

You heard it before – meditation is good for you! Then why does it seem so hard to practice meditation regularly? Look at it this way: any thing that brings in more light and has huge potential to transform our negative thoughts into a positive reality – is likely going to be met by some sort of resistance. The real question is what do you do when that happens? Do you push through and meditate anyway?

Perhaps these facts will motivate you to meditate more often:
• A scientific study published this year found that adults who meditated every day for 30 minutes had significant changes in the gray-matter density in parts of the brain associated with memory, learning, sense of self, empathy, anxiety and stress. M.R.I. images for the control group that did not practice meditation showed no changes in the brain.
• The Mayo Clinic says meditation helps with: gaining a new perspective on stressful situations; increased self-awareness; reducing negative emotions and it even helps with physical conditions such as: allergies; anxiety; binge eating; depression; fatigue; high blood pressure; pain; sleep problems; and more!
* Recent CNN articles link meditation to neuroscientists who claim meditation changes the brain and helps with decreasing pain
• Children see huge results as well. Meditation increases attention spans in children, as indicated by a recent study published by the International Journal of Yoga. Children who practice meditation have significant increases in math and English scores over a one-year period, as indicated an Education Journal study.

Throughout history almost every culture has used meditation in one form or another to improve their experience of life; to develop on a spiritual level; to increase mental function; to balance emotions and to improve physical health.

Photo from CNN.com shows how meditation changes the brain.

Now modern science is providing proof that meditation alters brain waves and causes physical reactions in the body that promote healing and wellbeing.

There is so much to gain from regular meditation practice! The Sanctuary Meditation technique that we teach is based in the ancient mystery school lineage. It assists with deepening your connection during meditation and takes you to a place of personal power. It’s a method that works for everyone!

Check out our upcoming class schedule for more details.