In recent years, there’s been an explosion of research into the physiological and psychological benefits of meditation. It’s been to shown to:

• Lower your blood pressure
• Reduce the release of the stress hormone cortisol
• Boost your immune system
• Slow age-related atrophy of the brain
• Mitigate anxiety and depression
• Improve focus and productivity

Neuroscientists have been peering directly into the brains of “meditators”, and they’ve found that even short daily doses of this practice can rewire key parts of the brain having to do with self-awareness, compassion, executive function, and emotional reactivity. One study found that just eight weeks of meditation resulted in measurable decreases in grey matter density in the area of the brain associated with stress. Another study found that the practice of meditation can reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s and dementia — it also may slow the ageing rate of the brain and trigger the growth of new brain cells.

So, let’s get the basics of meditating underway! Find out how in this easy, practical and fun beginners guide to meditation! Guess what – once you start, your family will want to as well.