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"Knitting not only relaxes me, it also brings a feeling of being at home."

... Magdalena Neuner

Meditation

Meditative states used to be the preserve of Eastern mystics. However, in the last couple of decades meditation and the practice of mindfulness have made it off the yoga mat and entered mainstream vocabulary. There is a simple reason for this, research and advances in neuroscience have discovered the practice of meditation offers a wide range of psychological and medical benefits, from reducing stress to decreasing chronic pain and regulating emotions.

There are now numerous studies chronicling the benefits of meditation and the practice of mindfulness. These include:

  • Lessening anxiety
  • Enhancing self esteem and acceptance
  • Improving mood and emotional intelligence
  • Increasing mental strength and focus
  • Better decision making
  • Improving our immune system
  • Improving energy levels
  • Reducing blood pressure

There is a wealth of information on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness available. The relevance to what we offer at Creative Contemplations is that by practicing our craft consciously we can achieve a meditative state and enjoy these amazing benefits.

Links

There are some great articles and website on meditation and mindfulness, here are a few of our favourites:

20 Scientific Reasons Why You Should Start Meditating Today

Article from Psychology Today with lots of links to studies and research

Scientific Benefits of Meditation - 76 Things You Might Be Missing Out On

Great blog from Live and Dare

The Science Behind Meditation
Headspace's lovely user friendly and informative website with some cheery graphics