Meditation: the artofquieteningthe mind- improvingfocusandproductivity
Your health and wellbeing are the key to success in all aspects of your life. This includes physical exercise, eating healthily and taking care of your mental and emotional wellbeing.
Meditation is a great way to destress and studies by leading universities have shown the positive benefits that meditation has on both the mind and the body.
Meditation not only acts as a natural stress relief but can also help control anxiety, improve your focus and cognitive functioning, enhance self-awareness and improve sleep.
Meditation is not about clearing the mind, it is simply about being in a relaxed state in which the mind is free from scattered thoughts and overthinking. It is something that everyone can do to help improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Meditation has been practised for thousands of years and is now commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction.
Shannon is offering a six week ‘Introduction to Meditation & Mindfulness’ workshop with Community Education Whangarei where you will learn simple and basic meditation and mindfulness techniques. Each week will build upon the techniques you learn, providing you with the skills to easily integrate the practice into your day-to-day life.
The best thing about meditation is that it can be practised anywhere! As little as five minutes a day can help, on many levels. Spontaneous moments of mindfulness can happen anywhere, anytime, in any situation. Experiment with what works for you and make meditation and mindfulness part of your life.
Past students have found this workshop very helpful:
‘‘The meditation classes have been most beneficial. I have already used the skills at work, in my lunch breaks, to get me through the rest of the day.’’
‘‘I have much better focus, I’m not distracted by outside influences or over-thinking, so I’m far more productive at work.’’ ‘‘I’m sleeping so much better.’’ ‘‘It helps me control my anxiety.’’
‘‘I find I can face emotionally charged situations from a much calmer place.’’
To find inner peace amongst the noisy confusion of life, join Shannon and start your meditation journey. Visit www. cew.ac.nz or phone 435 0889.