And so we arrive at meditation, the practice of which clears the mind and enhances dream states of clarity and direction of purpose.

Meditation requires a focus of mind, so that it cannot blabber away on all and anything it wants, and so is tamed. A candle, mantra, breath, sound etc are all a type of focus. In a meditative state the brainwaves go slower down through Alpha to Theta then to Delta and you are in deep awareness of the inner self. Endorphins are released naturally into the body and you feel real, real good.

Meditation is the freeway to enlightenment. It helps us get in touch with our Higher Self/Levels of Being or God within. It opens us to higher energy sources and recharges body, mind and spirit. Perception depends upon our energy level, and meditation is the way to keep energy at its highest.

Although positive changes are experienced immediately from meditation, many are gradual. You will experience a reduction in stress and tension, an overall improvement in health, and feelings of peacefulness. But meditation is not a wonder drug that relieves all ills overnight. It begins to sensitise you to problems at hand and maintain your energy level, so you are better able to deal with whatever is facing you. It gives you the eyes to see and the ears to hear, so you can see how you are getting out of life exactly what you feel you deserve - nothing more, nothing less!

Today western medical practitioners agree that regular Meditation has numerous benefits on our health and in our lives.

Meditation can help you let go of stress and tension at a physical, mental and spiritual level. It can help bring balance, harmony, wellbeing and inner peace back into your life, while re-energising your whole being and opening up to your inner guidance. We all experience very busy times in our lives and often don’t take time out for ourselves. When we are relaxed and ‘in our energy’, we can better cope with our every day challenges. Through meditation you can let go of stress and tension at a physical, mental and spiritual level and bring balance, harmony, wellbeing and inner peace back into your life, while opening up to your inner guidance.

What are the benefits of Meditation?

In addition to releasing tension and stress, Meditation also helps you let go of negative thoughts, emotions and feelings that you have and no longer need, from the past, present and even the future and which may be holding you back in life.

When we let go of these things we become more balanced and create a sense of wellbeing within ourselves so that we begin to make room for the true self to emerge and to open ourselves to our true desires, hopes and fulfilment of dreams, free of obstacles, restrictions, limitations and fears.

The table adjacent lists some of the commonly experienced benefits, both short and long term. However, there are many more personal and specific benefits to each individual.

Meditation is not a quick fix like taking a pain relief tablet. With regular Meditation you will begin to see and feel the results after 4 – 6 weeks. Don’t give up after one or two weeks! Greater results are achieved over time.

A weekly group Meditation should be maintained to see, feel, and to maximise, the benefits in your life.

Short Term Benefits

• Relaxation
• Improved Sleep
• Stress and tension reduced
• Improved sense of wellbeing
• Increased energy, vitality and stamina
• Some pain relief

Long Term Benefits

• Improved health
• Longevity
• Quicker recovery and physical healing
• Reduced illness and disease
• Improved circulation
• Long term pain relief

Short Term Benefits

• Clarity of mind
• Focus
• Improved problem solving

Long Term Benefits

• Improved memory
• Motivation
• Improved communication

Short Term Benefits

• Calmness
• Happiness
• Wellbeing
• Peaceful
• Balance

Long Term Benefits

• Self understanding
• Patience
• Confidence
• Empowerment
• Wholeness

Short Term Benefits

• Awareness of more to one’s self
• Clarity of one’s own self
• Recognition that we are not alone

Long Term Benefits

• Deeper understanding of self
• Deeper understanding of the physical world
• Deeper understanding of the non-physical world

Short Term Benefits

• Improved relationships
• Increased synchronicity

Long Term Benefits

• Goals, dreams and desires achieved
• Career choices
  

We begin the Meditation with a physical relaxation process to assist in releasing tension and stress in the body and to begin to clear and still the mind.

Then, the Creative Visualisation journey begins using guided imagery, which can be anything from pure fantasy to practical reality. You will be guided through an experiential journey which will allow your own creativity and imagination to expand, explore and flourish.

Meditation can be described as that special time in the morning your body is so relaxed and you’re half awake half asleep. You’re aware of things around you but your mind just drifts around.

Sometimes it can also feel like a daydream and other times you can feel as though you have drifted off to sleep and not remember anything at all.

Expect nothing, just allow your imagination to flow and take you wherever you need to or choose to go.

You may see vivid and colourful images or explore wonderful stories, you may feel sensations in or around your body or maybe even strong emotions, or you may even hear wonderful sounds or music.

It doesn’t matter what your religious and/or spiritual beliefs are, a Creative Visualisation Meditation will not conflict with your beliefs.

In fact, it is likely to support and reinforce your own individual religious and/or spiritual beliefs and your oneness with your God.

All kinds of people Meditate because everyone needs some time out for themselves and deserves balance and wellbeing in their lives.

Everyone needs to get in touch with and understand and learn to trust their own inner guidance, their own gut feelings and intuition, and allow it to become clearer and stronger.

Basically, yes! Anyone can learn. Children from their early teens to adults in their golden years can do it. Beginners and experienced alike can join this group.

But there are some exceptions. Those suffering any form of psychosis, severe depression or anxiety (with or without medication) are advised against it. Anyone working with a therapist is required to obtain permission before commencing Meditation.

Group energy adds to the experience and the intensity. Lydia has been teaching Meditation, Metaphysics and Parapsychology for a number of years and will channel your Meditation (while sitting on chairs) for the benefit of each individual.

Each Meditation is original, different, unique and individual for each group.

2008 classes are run weekly

Time:
7.45pm - 8.30pm

Location:
Art of Health
113B Booth St
Annandale
(near the corner of Johnston St)

Cost:
$15 per class
or
$72 for 6 classes over 3 months

Details are subject to change. Please contact Lydia on 0410 327 665 prior attendance

Special Introductory Offer: 1st Class FREE