Brittany Hudson started on her path of meditation at the age of 17 discovering the benefits of many different types of meditation. At the age of 21 she was introduced to Mindfulness Meditation and has been in the practice of Mindfulness Meditation for over 20 years. Mindfulness meditation is the intentional, accepting and non-judgmental focus of one's attention on the emotions, thoughts and sensat
ions occurring in the present moment. Mindfulness meditation can become "a mental position for being able to separate a given experience from an associated emotion, and can facilitate a skilful or mindful response to a given situation. Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation:
By focusing on the here and now, many people who practice mindfulness find that they are less likely to get caught up in worries about the future or regrets over the past, are less preoccupied with concerns about success and self-esteem, and are better able to form deep connections with others. help relieve stress
treat heart disease
lower blood pressure
reduce chronic pain
improve sleep
alleviate gastrointestinal difficulties. In recent years, psychotherapists have turned to mindfulness meditation as an important element in the treatment of a number of problems, including:
depression
substance abuse
eating disorders
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