Meditation for Anxiety and Pain Management

Do you suffer from

high blood pressure - headaches - insomnia

panic attacks - muscle spasms - depression

ulcers - cardiac neuroses - general or situational anxiety

or chronic pain in the jaws, neck or back?

If so, it’s time to ask your doctor about the benefits of

Meditation.

Here’s how it works:

The deep breathing and total relaxation stimulates the
“meditative response” (as opposed to the “flight-or-fight”

response) that lowers your blood pressure, heart rate, rate

of respiration, thereby allowing the body to release endorphins

which further enhance relaxation. Breathing techniques and

visualizations also help to take your mind away from the pain

or cause of anxiety by focusing inward, making the body feel

safe and comfortable. As you still your mind, the body

begins to let go and healing can take place. In addition,

the quiet atmosphere (away from all of our daily stresses),

the aromatherapy (candles and incense), and the relaxing

` or inspiring music, will begin to act as cues of relaxation,

allowing you to become more aware of the causes of stress

(and pain) and learn to avoid and control them.