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Featured: A 15-minute meditation relaxes & reconnects the brain

In people with depression a guided mind-body relaxation has been shown to quickly relax brain regions involved in depressive symptoms while also improving neural connectivity.

Posted on Sat, 7 Apr 12

Meditation linked to brain changes

A new study has found evidence of changes in the brain that may be responsible for the emotional changes seen in people who meditate, such as introspection, awareness and compassion.

Posted on Mon, 5 Sep 11

Sahaja yoga meditation relieves work stress

The workplace is a major source of chronic stress for many people and ways to reduce stress and improve wellbeing are needed. Sahaja Yoga, a type of meditative practice that emphasises mental-silence, may reduce work related stress and improve mood.

Posted on Sun, 27 Feb 11

The benefits of meditation

How would you feel being buried alive for a day? Slightly stressed? A yogi once sat buried underground cross-legged for 62 hours, he was being monitored medically and showed no signs of distress. You too can use meditation to reduce stress and improve your wellbeing.

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 10

Practical tips for mindfulness meditation

Stress is a leading cause of ill health and poor quality of life causing symptoms as diverse as mood changes and insomnia to heart disease and obesity (1). The regular practice of mindfulness meditation is intended to increase physical and mental relaxation, reduce stress, improve emotional stability and enhance concentration (2).

Posted on Thu, 8 Oct 09

Practical tips for breathing to reduce stress

Shallow breathing may lead to tension and fatigue. Breathing with your diaphragm tends to reduce stress and improve energy. Abdominal breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is a powerful way to decrease stress by activating relaxation centres in the brain. The abdominal expansion causes negative pressure to pull blood into the chest, improving the venous flow of blood back to the heart.