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Meditation is a very natural state of deep relaxation of body, mind and spirit. It has been in use for over 5000 years, mainly by Eastern religions such as Buddhists and Hindus, practitioners of Zen and many others. It can be found today among many communities of Christians and Jews. Warriors have used it to prepare for battle. Salesmen and public speakers use it to prepare themselves for their presentations. Many practice meditation to prepare for prayer and to feel close to God. Others do so to overcome addictions and bad habits. Still others practice it to cope with stress and pain. Meditation has stood the test of time with NO negative side affects! A BREAKTHROUGH IN MEDITATION
Significant, powerful, lasting results with pain management can be achieved quickly using this New Method! ADDITIONAL BENEFITSDr. Herbert Benson, M.D. conducted extensive research with meditation. He discovered what he termed “The Relaxation Response”. He observed that pain and stress messages are re-routed in the brain during meditation. In his book, Dr. Benson provides a comprehensive list of ailments that have been “…significantly improved or even cured when (these) self-care techniques are employed.” (“The Relaxation Response”, www.avonbooks.com). Dr. James Austin of the University of Colorado in Boulder, in his work with meditation observed that the synapses were being reprogrammed to fire different receptors creating new pathways during meditation! He documented this through MRI studies with Buddhist monks. "These new pathways remain even when the subject is not meditating"! (Taken from “Prevention” magazine, November 2006). Put another way, the brain learns to think differently about pain as the direct result of meditation! The variety we provide in our program makes meditation interesting, thus promoting practice! Practice results in powerful changes in the way the brain manages pain. It puts YOU in control of pain and stress! With practice these can be lasting changes! We guarantee it! |


Throughout the 5000-year history of meditation it has been assumed that a person must sit in the Lotus position with eyes closed, chanting a “mantra” over and over again to meditate properly. Very little has changed over the years, though modern methods often eliminate the Lotus position, allowing for a more comfortable sitting position and with feet placed flat on the floor. Eyes must be closed. A “mantra” is often optional today. Regardless of the posture, teachers generally agree it takes many years of practice to achieve any meaningful results from meditation! As well intentioned as they are, we believe