Adult Meditation

A Harvard University study found that in both the short and long term, meditation practitioners naturally and beneficially increased the neural mass (gray matter) of the brain regions associated with long & short term memory, focused attention, deep thought and overall brain power while simultaneously quieting the electrical activity within the regions associated with anxiety, depression, fear, and anger.  Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and was often utilized to help deepen understanding of the sacred and mystical forces of life. Today, meditation is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction due to the heightened modern-day-life stressors. Some of the emotional and physical benefits of meditation can include: increasing self-awareness, focusing on the present, reducing negative thoughts and emotions, increasing imagination and creativity, increasing patience and tolerance, lowering resting heart rate, lowering resting blood pressure and improving sleep quality.