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Meditation reduces stress and anxiety in general
Learn to Meditate. Free Classes in Oak Brook Library. Saturday, 9th January.
A systematic review published in the journal Depression and Anxiety in 2012 showed that meditation significantly reduces levels of the infamous stress hormones cortisol and epinephrine (also known as adrenaline).
Adrenaline activates the amygdala, which causes us to panic over things not worth panicking about, and unnecessarily high cortisol levels cause widespread physical damage and disease. Regulating production of these hormones through meditation is a boon to health.
The same study suggests that meditation may help practitioners deal well with stress by honing their ability to “detach” emotionally from a difficult situation while maintaining attention to the matter, thus allowing the problem-solving brain to work toward resolution of the problem scenario without the distracting emotional fallout.
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Source: Wiley Online Library
Learn Sahaja Yoga Meditation
Location
Oak Brook Public library
600 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 368-7702
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Date & Time
Saturday 9th January 2015 - 10am to 11am ( Beginners)
Saturday 9th January 2015 - 11am to 12 noon( Intermediate)
Cost
Free
Sahaja Yoga Meditation is easy to learn and can be practiced almost anywhere. There are some basic guidelines that will make the experience even easier and more enjoyable. The class is informal and interactive - no previous experience necessary. All are welcome!
