Friday morning we will hear and participate in a presentation by Stephen Jacobs on Transcendental Meditation. He studied under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (of Beatles fame) in Europe in the 1980s and has been practicing and teaching the technique since then.
The meditation technique is easy to learn and has substantial evidence-based health benefits (including stress reduction, improved brain function, and cardiovascular health improvements). It doesn't focus on breathing or chanting like other forms of meditation. It is effortless and anyone can learn how to do it, even children.
My wife and I were fortunate to have taken Stephen's course 8 years ago and have found the practice of meditation invaluable for improving our mental clarity, reducing stress levels, and helping us cope with difficult situations with a sense of calmness and inner peace.
If you have struggled with other types of meditation but would like to improve your mental, emotional and physical health, this technique would be perfect for you.
This would be a great meeting to invite your friends or family members to attend. See you Friday!