Mindfulness is more then just a meditative practice; it is a way of life, with many healthful benefits. There have been many studies proving the health benefits including the University of Massachusetts at Worcester and the Benson study at Harvard School of Medicine.

Among the Health Benefits Are:

  • Slower Heart Rate

  • Lower Blood Pressure

  • Improved Efficiency of Heart and Lungs

  • Relief of Insomnia

  • Improved Mental Health (Depression)

  • Stimulation Healing and Recovery

Mind/body approaches work because they go beyond the physical to address the framework of attitudes and behaviors that surround health. They deal with the cycle of stress, anxiety, physical tension, symptoms, and disease. They teach individuals to break old harmful patterns and develop positive attitudes and healthy behaviors.

More on some of the programs designed to implement some of the MIND/BODY MEDICAL BENEFITS
can be explored on the WEB at:
WWW.relaxationresponce.org (Harvard Med Center)

WWW.UMASSmed.edu/cfm/ (U of Mass Med Center)
WWW.nemc.org (Tufts New England Med Center)

What Type of Meditation Does the Monadnock Mindfulness Practice Center Use?

We have no association with any particular religion and are not using a specific meditative discipline.The mindfulness practice entails the use of peaceful meditation and living each moment in a very conscious fashion. At the Center we offer some guidelines and a place for Mindfulness. As a simple explanations these three steps may help you to GET STARTED.

1. A Quiet Place The Center is a quiet place to sit . Simple mats, chairs and pillows are provided.
2. A Comfortable Posture.We have 40 minutes of quiet, so you need to find a position that is comfortable and yet will not put you to sleep. Many people may want to start using a simple chair to help sit upright yet comfortably. Many use a mat or small bench.
3. Concious Detachment from Thought. This attitude is the most important part of mindfulness. By just being aware of your breathing and softening your gaze you can relax into a detached state of mind, giving you a feeling of great calm and deep restfulness. As thoughts cross your mind simply let them go and return to awareness of your breath.