With the many distractions in the 21st-century, sometimes it is challenging to simply be present. These can appear in forms like entertainment on the television screen, or social media posts on your phone, or connecting online via Zoom. The opportunities for distraction are endless!

Meditation can be your sanctuary, the place where you get centered, where you regenerate your energy reserve, where you access your inner source of wisdom.

Learning the basics of meditation can be incredibly beneficial. Here are three key advantages:

1. Stress Reduction: Meditation helps activate the body’s relaxation response, which can lower levels of stress hormones like cortisol. Regular practice can lead to a more balanced emotional state and a greater sense of calm, making it easier to manage stress and anxiety.

2. Improved Focus and Concentration: By training the mind to stay present and resist distractions, meditation can enhance your ability to concentrate and maintain attention. This improved focus can boost productivity and help with tasks that require sustained mental effort.

3. Enhanced Emotional Well-being: Meditation encourages self-awareness and mindfulness, which can lead to better emotional regulation. It helps you develop a more compassionate and non-judgmental attitude towards yourself and others, leading to improved relationships and a more positive outlook on life.

This course is about introducing a variety of styles for you to explore so that you can discover which style is best for you at any given time. It is great for both the beginner and advanced meditator alike.

Some of the benefits you may experience are feeling a sense of ease, calm, clarity, bliss, transcendence, and being grounded, centered or balanced. Here’s to reclaiming balance, joy, and peace of mind in your every day life.