WHY MEDITATE?
Each of us has our own reason for wanting to learn to meditate. Recent research shows that with regular meditation, you can experience these and other benefits...
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More emotional and mental stability and a deep sense of peace and relaxation
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More focus and mental clarity and less distraction
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Creates more present moment awareness
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Reduced bouts of anxiety and depression
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Increased self-awareness, self-compassion and self-confidence
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Relief from chronic conditions such as pain, insomnia, migraines
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Enhanced immune system
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Increased DHEA (the youth hormone) and decreased cortisol (the stress hormone)
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Engaging in life with renewed enthusiasm and creativity
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Healthier relationships with yourself, others, your work and life itself
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More clarity, better choice-making
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An ability to change your reactionary habits and become more responsive
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Increased sports performance in athletes
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Enhanced creativity
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Reduced habitual thinking and ruminating
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Heightened social awareness and empathy
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Deepening of one's faith and spiritual awareness
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Increased sense of joy, peace and freedom
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Deepened inner knowing, intuition and self-trust
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Increased feeling of connectedness to everyone and everything