How does it work? Practicing meditation has been shown to induce some changes in the body, such as changes in the body's "fight or flight" response. The system responsible for this response is the autonomic nervous system (sometimes called the involuntary nervous system). It regulates many organs and muscles, including functions such as the heartbeat, sweating, breathing, and digestion, and does so automatically.

What are the Benefits? People use meditation for various health problems, such as: Anxiety, Pain, Depression , Mood and self-esteem problems, Stress, Insomnia, Physical or emotional symptoms that may be associated with chronic illnesses and their treatment, such as: Cardiovascular (heart) disease HIV/AIDS, Cancer and meditation is also used for overall wellness

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What are the side effects? Meditation is generally safe. There have been a small number of reports that intensive meditation could cause or worsen symptoms in people who have certain psychiatric problems, but this question has not been fully researched. Individuals who are aware of an underlying psychiatric disorder and want to start meditation should speak with a mental health professional before doing so.

What can I expect from a Meditation Treatment? It is based on the concept of being mindful, or having an increased awareness and total acceptance of the present. While meditating, the mediator is taught to bring all her attention to the sensation of the flow of the breath in and out of the body. The intent might be described as focusing attention on what is being experienced, without reacting to or judging that experience. This is seen as helping the mediator learn to experience thoughts and emotions in normal daily life with greater balance and acceptance.