I was recently working on my workshops for the first quarter 2010 and found an article in the Daily Telegraph about how meditation can cut heart attacks and disease. The research has been conducted over 9 years in the US and the results showed a 47% reduction in heart attacks, strokes and deaths in the patients who were meditating.

It is wonderful to see that reaearch is backing what I personally really believe that even a small amount of meditation can really help with what some people see as the stresses and strains of everyday life. So this weekend grab yourself a bit of quiet time and relax, focus on your breath, close your eyes and just let yourself be still. Acknowledge any thoughts and let them just drift away. I also like to play some shamanic music as well.