Research on meditation and stress has scientifically proven to be beneficial psychologically and spiritually. Research on meditation and stress has also shown that meditation can definitely counter the effects of stress. Stress is not only a frequently unpleasant experience, but also has been shown to wear the body down, leading to increased biological aging and likely to lead to long-term illness. Medical researcher has shown that the probability of major illness when exposed to a variety of stressful events such as divorce, loss of job, death of spouse and the like. This research shows that the effects of stress have both short and long term effects. So why do people not pay more attention to the research on meditation and stress? Especially when all the research on meditation and stress shows nothing but positive healthy benefits for the practitioner. 

So now the question is: why medicate when you can meditate? Come out on Sunday, March 21, 2010 and join in with a spiritual meditation community under the guidance and teachings of meditation by George Quant (IQM - Integrated Quantum Meditation). Click on the Eventbrite message above for all other details and information.

Review George Quant’s Bio by clicking the link below  www.georgequant.com. 

Romy Phillips

For two (2) consecutive weeks - April 10^th and April 17^th - WellSpirit presents an Introduction to “Yoga.” These sessions will be held at Yoga Works (www.yogaworks.com) in the South Bay and facilitated by one of yoga’s best, Romy Phillips.

Did you know?

Insurance companies are beginning to honor yoga and other alternative therapies as legitimate healing practices, and are more likely to embrace yoga and reimburse ailing bodies for costs due to research that has documented its effectiveness. “There's a lot of research being done, but not in the United States," says Emmanuel Brandeis, M.D., the founder of a yoga studio in West Hollywood, California, and a board-certified gynecologist. Classes at one yoga center in Los Angeles are now being covered by Blue Cross/Blue Shield. "Insurance companies are recognizing the fact that yoga is a less expensive and more efficient method of rehabilitation."

Scientists and medical doctors pursuing yoga-related research are focusing on its ability to help prevent, heal, or alleviate specific conditions, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, asthma, diabetes, and symptoms of menopause, child birth and its benefits as a technique for relieving stress and coping with chronic conditions or disabilities. To date, thousands of research studies have been undertaken and have shown that with the practice of yoga a person can, indeed, learn to control such physiologic parameters as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory function, metabolic rate, skin resistance, brain waves, body temperature, and many other bodily functions.

Look for more information in the near future. You will definately want to reserve your space to roll out a mat! This event is for individuals and couples.

Yes, Yoga Works!