Meditation

Associated Therapists

Julie Phillips

What is Meditation

The word meditation, is derived from two Latin words : meditari(to think, to dwell upon, to exercise the mind) and mederi (to heal). Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom.
Meditation can mean different things to different people. For many, meditation is a religious or spiritual activity.

However, meditation is no longer a practice with just a religious context.
An increasing number of people are realising the benefits that regular meditation practice can bring. By relaxing the body and calming the mind, practitioners have discovered the physical, mental and emotional benefits meditation can have.

Meditation can be used to: