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As the year end draws to a close, we reflect on this special 80th birthday year for Jasmini Ananda. Her celebration in July of this year was indeed something spectacular and her dedication video including the “Hummingbird Poem” – and Rajesh singing “We dreamed a dream that came alive”, will remain with for us forever.

Being alone may raise the risk of heart problems and Alzheimer’s in older adults and efforts have been made to reduce this by establishing various communal associations. However these are not always successful. Brain, behaviour and immunity published recent results from research headed by Dr J David Creswell of Carnegie Mellon University, indicating that meditation

As our lives become more and more technology dependent and the lines between day and night blur with rising 24/7 culture, can help us switch off at night and get a good sleep. Evidence suggests we need at least six hours of sleep to aid brain function and our ability to learn as well as

Prisoners should take meditation tuition in order to reduce their violent behaviour, help them become better citizens when back in the real world and teach them appreciation, gratitude and personal balance. This is according to Labour MP Chris Ruane, who told the Commons that since mindfulness and meditation and other similar techniques have been adopted

Meditation + Ski = Amazing! Are you a winter sports fan? FISU’s retreat centre, Bergsonne, located in Oberstaufen in the Bavarian Alps, Germany, is just 10 minutes from the ski slopes where you can do a variety of winter sports, as well as enjoying some peace and tranquility in the Bavarian Alps. Bergsonne is reasonably priced

Harvard University together with the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), have confirmed that meditation rebuilds the brain’s grey matter in just eight weeks. It’s the first study to confirm that meditation actually changes the brain’s grey matter. Meditation is recognised as a tool for creating mental relaxation and a sense of peacefulness and physical relaxation too.

Divorce can be one of the most stressful times in a person’s life, with the associated health problems that come with stress. Learning meditation techniques can be useful for people at this difficult time. One of the most challenging aspects to learning meditation can be making time to actually do it. It should be twice

Early leavers from the UK regular forces – those who go before they complete their service – could benefit from going on meditation courses, given new research revealing that they are more likely to experience mental health conditions than those who complete their service first before leaving. A University of Manchester study discovered that these

With 2015 just a matter of weeks away, now is the perfect time to think about what new year’s resolutions you can come up with – and if you’re a smoker, it might be a good time to consider taking meditation courses to help you quit. Meditation has helped many people quit in the past

Meditation is an easy way to overcome depression.  Depression or Chronic Unhappiness can happen to anyone at any time of their lives.  It can be triggered by a variety of different circumstances and health issues.  However, there is substantial medical evidence that shows that meditation is an effective way of overcoming depression. In our experience