Mind-training neuropsychologist, researcher, consultant and mentor. Twenty-five years of practice and experience in belief-based and science-led methods.
South East, England
Joined August 2016
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Why do I meditate? Shanti meditationforhealth.co.uk/20…
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One of the least understood forms of #meditation holds great curative potential
#nondual #mindfulness #health #happiness thescienceofmeditation.org/2…
Scientific understanding of #compassion #meditation is at an early stage but it is already linked to many benefits.
#mindfulness #health #happiness meditationforhealth.co.uk/20…
Is meditation an effective relaxation technique?
#meditation #mindfulness #stress #anxiety #relaxation thescienceofmeditation.org/2…
Can meditation really improve heart health and how does it work?
#health #meditation #happiness #mindfulness meditationforhealth.co.uk/20…
A brief introduction to #Buddhist #meditation methods.
#mindfulness #mindtraining meditationforhealth.co.uk/20…
#Meditation taps into several mechanisms that might be able to improve our #memory.
#mindfulness #dementia #mentalhealth thescienceofmeditation.org/2…
Three great reasons to #meditate regularly. Improved #sleep, reduced #stress and greater #concentration
#mindfulness #insomnia #anxiety #mentalhealth meditationforhealth.co.uk/20…
#Compassion #meditation: an introduction. Compassion is one of the most important family of Buddhist practices, but scientific understanding is still preliminary.
#mindfulness #mentalhealth thescienceofmeditation.org/2…
A short introduction to how #meditation changes the #brain.
#insula #mindfulness
#hippocampus
#prefrontal cortext
#amygdala thescienceofmeditation.org/2…
A very simple introduction to #Buddhism to help contextualise Buddhist #meditation.
#mindfulness #mentalhealth meditationforhealth.co.uk/20…
Three tips to improve #concentration and #attention in students:
Regular #exercise or physical activity
Proper hydration
A good sleep pattern
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
#ADHD #mindtraining #university #Health #mentalhealth
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Positive trials for a 'breakthrough' #Alzheimers drug.
#dementia #health #mentalhealth
bbc.co.uk/news/health-637495…
Drinking beers made from hops may lower the risk of #Alzheimers
Chemicals linked to the hoppy flavour in IPAs appear to limit the clumping of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer’s in lab tests.
independent.co.uk/news/uk/ho…
#dementia #beer #FridayFeeling #mentalhealth
The compassion meditation group meets online every Wednesday at 7pm. Based in #Kent and making the world a kinder place for all.
All welcome, no experience necessary
#Compassion #meditation #mindfulness #nondual #mentalhealth meditationforhealth.co.uk/20…
The #mindfulness paradox. What have 40 years of research costing several billion dollars shown us about scientific engagement with #meditation?
#Buddhism #religion #s thescienceofmeditation.org/2…
Can gratitude lead to an improved quality of life?
There is preliminary evidence that #gratitude has a positive effect on the quality of life and helps to mediate #stress and #mentalhealth.
sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
Canterbury Compassion Meditation
Meets online tonight at 7 pm. All are welcome; no experience is necessary.
meditationforhealth.co.uk/20…
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Calling all meditators
#Meditation and Long #Covid
Science is struggling to understand Long Covid, but we know it has a long-term impact on some people's cognitive functions. Do you have an experience to share?
#Buddhism #mindfulness #mentalhealth
theguardian.com/society/2022…
Coping with social anxiety?
If you suspect you have social anxiety, you might want to think about obtaining a formal diagnosis and, ultimately, treatment. However, the NHS also has some general advice that might help.
nhs.uk/mental-health/conditi…
#anxiety #stress #mentalhealth