What is Meditation?
Meditation is a way to cleanse the mind and let go of unwanted, habitual and negative thoughts.
Meditation takes our brain waves from high thinking beta waves, down through relaxation states to the inner tranquility of delta waves, then back up to beta activity, giving us much needed calm, rest and peace.
Many people think it is necessary to sit cross-legged on the floor, this is not so. You can sit on a chair. Neither is the goal to ‘shut off’ the mind. It is to use Meditation as a way ‘to be’ with all the thoughts and feelings that come up and to develop the awareness of the mind and see the nature of the mind for understanding, skilful thinking and developing mindfulness of the present moment, where life is being lived right here -right now.
Then we can make changes, transform and connect to truth and our hearts. We develop understanding and practice wisdom, compassion and kindness and we share that with others and our communities, so we meditate also for the good of all.
Meditation can be achieved by simply learning various techniques. And with regular practice can lead to a deeper connection within, happiness, joy, less suffering and to self-realization and truth.
A Meditation Course and Class
Most classes are an hour. Within that session, there is always time to address any health concerns, ask a question and for discussion. Private Classes and Courses are available in person and live through video.
There are many types of meditation and schools of thought and SHARON TEACHES Vipassana, Mindfulness, Metta, Stress Reduction, Active Osho Meditations, Mantra Meditations as well as Mindfulness for Teenagers/Retiree’s and those looking to deepen their ongoing spiritual practice.
‘The 6 week Beginners Meditation Course’ is 1 hour a week for 1 hour, at a day and time that suits you whether individual classes or group. ONLINE skype, whatsapp video and messenger video is available, so that wherever you are IN THE WORLD you have access to Sharon’s Courses at a time that suits your schedule. BUSY PEOPLE CAN MEDITATE – IT’S NOT AS HARD AS YOU THINK….
‘The 8 Week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction’ course based on Jon Kabat-Zinns is for anyone and any age from teenagers to retiree’s. This course uses learning about mindfulness meditation and mindfulness easy exercises to take better care of yourself and lessen stress and all the symptoms of too much stress on your health and enjoyment of life.
Through the ‘awareness’ that you develop during the course you will notice the effects on the mind, automatic activities and habitual responses to thoughts, feelings and feel more empowered as you experience subtle and profound changes. The MBSR course can be life transforming with the skills learnt here and i.e. helpful throughout your life.
By mobilizing and developing inner resources to cope, grow, heal and transform, this course delivers quite a practical in the here and now awareness and the real noticeable changes you wish to have for a healthier, happier you and for those around you.
You don’t even have to book in person. ALL THESE COURSES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH LIVE SKYPE appointments and WHATSAPP VIDEO and MESSENGER VIDEO, WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD. 1 time a week for 1 hour AT A TIME THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE.
IF YOU have a specific cause or causes of ongoing stress and the subject of this requires specifically finding strategies to help by customized meditation and coaching as a way through then ‘The 6 Week Strategies for Stress’ course may be better for you. This could be for grief, feeling uncreative and stuck, family tensions, chronic health issues, difficulties with work colleagues, confidence, relationship concerns, weight loss problems, time pressures and stress relief
‘Deepen your Spirituality’ courses can be one off sessions or several, to explore re-connecting to your meditation practice if you have stopped meditating or for deepening it. There is important time given within the hour sessions or 90 minutes for an opportunity to talk, share, ask questions and develop and build your meditation practice, especially if you would like to have a regular or daily practice at home.
Benefits of Meditation
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Numerous medical and scientific studies show that meditation can improve everyone’s wellbeing
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Reduces stress, worry, anxiety, fear and depression
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Provides a sense of calm, equanimity and balance with our emotions
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Gives renewed energy, clarity and focus
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Can help reduce chronic pain, relax muscle tension and lower blood pressure
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Restore balance to the functions of the whole body especially the heart and menopause symptoms
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Helps give clear insight and wisdom
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Increases creativity, productivity and satisfaction
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Brings more joy, happiness and peace in our daily lives and for the good of all.
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Contact Sharon for availability, pricing and payment. Thank-you for all referrals.