Vipassana is a way of self-transformation through self-observation. It focuses on the deep interconnection between mind and body, which can be experienced directly by disciplined attention to the physical sensations that form the life of the body, and that continuously interconnect and condition the life of the mind. It is this observation-based, self-exploratory journey to the common root of mind and body that dissolves mental impurity, resulting in a balanced mind full of love and compassion. 

The scientific laws that operate one's thoughts, feelings, judgements and sensations become clear. Through direct experience, the nature of how one grows or regresses, how one produces suffering or frees oneself from suffering is understood. Life becomes characterized by increased awareness, non-delusion, self-control and peace. 

WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS:

Brain scans show that meditation shifts activity in the prefrontal cortex (behind the

forehead) from the right hemisphere to the left. People who have a negative disposition

tend to be right-prefrontal oriented; left-prefrontals have more enthusiasm, more

interests,relax more, and tend to be happier.

R. Davidson, J. Kabat-Zinn, et al, "Alterations in brain and immune function produced by mindfulness

meditation," Psychosomatic Medicine 65 (2003): 564-570.

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A group of inner-city residents suffering from chronic pain, anxiety, depression, diabetes

and hypertension were trained in meditation. They experienced a 50% reduction in

overall psychiatric symptoms, a 70% decrease in anxiety, and a 44% reduction in

medical symptoms.

B. Roth, T. Creaser, "Meditation-based stress reduction: experience with a bilingual inner-city program,"

Nurse Practitioner 22(3) (1997): 150-2, 154, 157.

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Meditation appears to slow aging. Those meditating five years or more were physically

12 years younger than their chronological age.

R.K. Wallace, M.C. Dillbeck, E. Jacobe, B. Harrington, International Journal of Neuroscience 16 (1982):

53-58.

I have room for a maximum of 15 participants and will require confirmation of your attendance no later than Thursday March 20th. However, you should confirm before that date to ensure a your spot, as space will be given on a first come first sign up bases.