“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” ~Etty Hillesum
Doctors today are increasingly citing stress as a major contributing factor to most illnesses. In a recent series, The Globe and Mail positioned stress as a public health issue, and cited research that shows that “[c]hronic stress caused by taking on too much – both at home and at work – has been linked to a wide range of serious health concerns, from Alzheimer’s and depression to obesity, diabetes and heart disease.”
But there is good news: the tools to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing lie within all of us and can be accessed when we re-establish the nourishing connection between mind, body, and spirit through meditation and sound nutritional and lifestyle practices.
BalanceHealTransform in Oakville offers two programs from the Chopra Center for Wellbeing, taught by Chopra Center certified instructor, Maxine Speck.
- Primordial Sound Meditation uses the most essential sounds of nature to help you introduce silence and stillness into your life. Research has shown that meditation is beneficial for a wide range of health problems, including stress, depression, and anxiety.
- The Perfect Health Program is based on Ayurveda, the 5,000-year-old healing system founded in India. This program will help you develop a daily nurturing routine that will bring balance and healing into your life.
These programs, whether taken individually or together, can help you reduce stress, sleep better, restore balance in your life, improve your relationships,and enjoy improved physical and mental health. Contact Maxine to learn more.
