The Benefits of Meditation
The brain waves of meditators show why they're healthier. Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex—brain waves in the stress-prone right frontal cortex move to the calmer left frontal cortex. In other words, they were calmer and happier than before.
Maybe meditation isn't so mysterious after all. Neuroscientists have found that meditators shift their brain activity to different areas of the cortex - brain waves in the stress-prone right frontal cortex move to the calmer left frontal cortex. This mental shift decreases the negative effects of stress, mild depression, and anxiety. There is also less activity in the amygdala, where the brain processes fear.
Yoga and our Breath
The most important part of our yoga practice is our breath or Pranayama. Breath is Prana, the Sanskrit word for "life force", which comprises all cosmic energies that permeate the Universe on ALL levels. Focusing on our breath work allows us to be in the present moment.
We come together to slow down, reflect, and connect. Breathing through movement helps clear the mind, energize the body, and replenishes the soul. Therapeutic grade essential oils from dōTERRA are incorporated into my classes to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being.
