Hands of Light Wellness Center

Benefits of Meditation

 

• Lowers oxygen consumption
• Decreases respiratory rate
• Increases blood flow and slows the heart rate
• Increases exercise tolerance in heart patients
• Leads to a deeper level of relaxation
• Normalizes Blood Pressure
• Reduces anxiety attacks by lowering the levels of blood lactate
• Decreases muscle tension (any pain due to tension) and headaches
• Builds self-confidence
• Increases serotonin production which influences mood and behavior (Low levels of serotonin are associated with depression, obesity, insomnia and headaches)
• Helps in chronic diseases like allergies, arthritis, etc.
• Reduces pre-menstrual syndrome
• Helps in post-operative healing
• Enhances the immune system (Research has revealed that meditation increases activity of 'natural-killer cells', which kill bacteria and cancer cells)
• Reduces activity of viruses 
• Reduces emotional distress

  To Join a Group Meditation, please email heather@reikihandsoflight.com with your interest and which evening will work best for you.  Each Group will meet once a week.  Meditation cost will be $10.00 per week.  Need 5 to start a group.