Many forms of exercise incorporate the qualities of meditation. Focusing on your breathing as you lift weights is meditation in action. As is feeling the cool breeze against your body or the sand under your feet as you run along the beach. Well with this in mind it turns out that meditation may even affect your brain.
For thousands of years, Buddhist meditators have claimed that the simple act of sitting down and following their breath while letting go of intrusive thoughts can free one from the entanglements of neurotic suffering.
Now, scientists are using cutting-edge scanning technology to watch the meditating mind at work. They are finding that regular meditation has a measurable effect on a variety of brain structures related to attention — an example of what is known as neuroplasticity, where the brain physically changes in response to an intentional exercise.
To read more about this fascinating article follow the link:
http://zephyr.cariblogger.com/2008/11/24/meditation-may-protect-your-brain/
For sustainable ways to improve wellbeing and enhance energy visit www.sparkexecutive.com.au
Spark - Better ways of working that spark our collective intelligence
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Surviving & Thriving @ Christmas (Chris's latest article - this one for the MJCC newsletter
These days Christmas can appear to be more about stress, lack of sleep and over-indulgence! So here are some great ideas to help you get the most out of Christmas.
Be an A list picky partier – Everybody knows the smart A list Hollywood celebrities only attend a few of the parties on offer to them. Give it a try yourself! You’ll get alot more sleep and might enjoy the parties you do attend more.
Bring back the Christmas calm – With end of year deadlines and mad mobs of shoppers at Myers - Christmas can create chaos for some. If that’s you...give these a go:
1. Feel tense? Just STOP, think of something that makes you smile and take 5 slow deep breaths.
2. Get out of the office and go for a walk. Move and let your mind wander for 10 - 15 mins. People often get their best ideas this way.
3. Don’t feel guilty about eating lots over the Christmas break. Instead try looking forward to it, and when the day comes slow down and enjoy it! Funny thing is that if you eat more slowly you feel fuller faster!
By Christopher Eastham
Health coach, exercise physiologist & corporate wellness consultant
The Open Door Wellness Company
www.theopendoor.com.au
ph 0420 532 522
Be an A list picky partier – Everybody knows the smart A list Hollywood celebrities only attend a few of the parties on offer to them. Give it a try yourself! You’ll get alot more sleep and might enjoy the parties you do attend more.
Bring back the Christmas calm – With end of year deadlines and mad mobs of shoppers at Myers - Christmas can create chaos for some. If that’s you...give these a go:
1. Feel tense? Just STOP, think of something that makes you smile and take 5 slow deep breaths.
2. Get out of the office and go for a walk. Move and let your mind wander for 10 - 15 mins. People often get their best ideas this way.
3. Don’t feel guilty about eating lots over the Christmas break. Instead try looking forward to it, and when the day comes slow down and enjoy it! Funny thing is that if you eat more slowly you feel fuller faster!
By Christopher Eastham
Health coach, exercise physiologist & corporate wellness consultant
The Open Door Wellness Company
www.theopendoor.com.au
ph 0420 532 522
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)