One of the most common reasons that people cite for wanting
to learn meditation is to reduce stress. Life is always going to be full
of challenges, and a life without some turmoil is not only impossible but is
also undesirable.
A considerable amount of research has shown that meditation
has benefits on mental & physical health, including a reduction in
proneness to depression, an increase in emotional positivity, and an increased
ability to deal with life’s inevitable stresses.
People often think of meditation as being nothing more than
relaxation. Meditation, however, not only involves relaxation (the
cessation of unnecessary effort) but promotes mindfulness, which helps the
stress-sufferer to recognize unhelpful patterns of thought that give rise to the
stress response, and also involves the active cultivation of positive mental
states such as loving-kindness, compassion, patience, and energy.
Each meditation group session is geared towards the needs of
the individuals of the group itself.
