How to become more compassionate - Meditation

Hi Yoga fans

Compassion is a much valued human quality. Have a read below and see for yourself how being compassionate can benefit health. Beneath this post click on the link to our Timetables. You will find classes that you can attend, all of which will help you become a more caring and compassionate person through yoga meditation. Meditation classes are FREE ..!

Scientific research into the measurable benefits of compassion is young. Preliminary findings suggest, however, that being compassionate can improve health, well-being, and relationships. 

Compassion makes us feel good: Compassionate action (e.g., giving to charity) activates pleasure circuts in the brain. Producing feelings of happiness.

Being compassionate—tuning in to other people in a kind and loving manner—can reduce risk of heart disease by boosting the positive effects of the Vagus Nerve, which helps to slow our heart rate.

Brain scans during meditation, which directs compassion toward suffering, suggest that, on average, compassionate people’s minds wander less about what has gone wrong in their lives, or might go wrong in the future; as a result, they’re happier.

Compassion helps make caring parents: Brain scans show that when people experience compassion, their brains activate in neural systems known to support parental nurturance and other caregiving behaviors.

Compassion helps make better spouses: Compassionate people are more optimistic and supportive when communicating with others.

Compassion helps make better friends. Feeling compassion for one person makes us less vindictive toward others.

Restraining feelings of compassion chips away at our commitment to moral principles.

Employees who receive more compassion in their workplace see themselves, their co-workers, and their organization in a more positive light, report feeling more positive and are more committed to their jobs.

More compassionate societies—those that take care of their most vulnerable members, assist other nations in need, and have children who perform more acts of kindness—are the happier ones.

Compassionate people are more socially adept, making them less vulnerable to loneliness; loneliness has been shown to cause stress and harm the immune system.

Namaste

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We hope you are having an awesome day.

"Never look down on anybody, unless you are helping them up".

Unfortunately, these days it seems that bullying, both verbal and physical are on the rise.

It's almost as though a person is seen to be 'cool' if they are cruel and unkind to others.

This is one reason why it is helpful on all levels to introduce people to the ancient art of Yoga meditation. Why? Because studies have shown that this very agreeable, very sweet and simple practice cleanses a persons heart, mind and intelligence so that he or she can then come to understand with purified vision that all sentient beings are of the same spiritual nature as oneself, this automatically brings about the condition of tolerance and compassion and the desire to relate to others kindly. Not just showing kindness to human others - BUT demonstrating compassion to all living creatures.

This is the sweet fruit of this timeless practice. The regular hearing and singing of transcendental mantras, brings a deep understanding of how a person may live in the world in a non-violent way with a willingness to share and bring true peace to all.

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Namaste

Kindness Matters #whatsongoldcoast4221

Kindness
Manifests in many ways. As you may know we do a lot of work on the spiritual level by sharing the transcendental practice of sacred sound meditation with all those who are seeking a deeper purpose in life.  This includes working on all levels for the ultimate good of all sentient beings. There are many ways a person can express kindness in their daily lives and we have listed a few ideas below.

Five Ways to be Kind

Here are five ways to demonstrate your kindness and to contribute to building a more caring, compassionate community:

1.     Give

*Share your good fortune by donating to a charity, but remember that many charities need more than money. 

*Donate blood.

*Donate your clothing, house-wares or furniture.

*Bring your gently used toys to shelters for abused women and their children. 

*Or bring the toiletries you collect from hotel stays to local shelters for the poor or homeless.

2.     Volunteer

Volunteer your time, energy and talents to help a worthy cause. The practice of Karma yoga is an ancient practice and is part of the timeless Yoga system. 

3.     Say thanks

Take the time to say thanks to the people who help you every day – from the bus drivers who take you to and from work, to the shop assistants and restaurant staff who serve you, to the police officers and security guards who strive to keep you safe and free from harm. And the next time someone opens the door for you, helps you carry your bags, or does anything extra special for you, express your appreciation.

4.     Celebrate kindness

There are countless people in our community who are kind everyday:  Nurses, doctors, hospital workers, home health providers and the relatives and neighbours who care for others at home or close to home.  Acknowledge their kindness.  Tell them you value their generosity and caring.  They deserve the recognition.

5.     Pay it Forward

The next time someone is kind to you, make a conscious effort to pay that kindness forward by being kind to another person.  That way, you multiply the impact of kindness.  You feel good, you help another person feel good and you make a positive difference in the daily life of your community.

Namaste

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Kindness - Australia Yoga Meditation 4221

Kindness is not just an ethical behavior; it is also a healthy one. Being kind to others will make you healthier and happier. Research shows that unhappy people can mimic the kind behaviors of happier people and become happier themselves as a result. Nature has wired our brains to reward us for good behavior. This makes sense because kind behaviors benefit all of humanity.

Kindness Helps Everyone

Kindness helps the giver, receiver and the witness to kindness. Being involved in an act of kindness, even passively, will increase the levels of serotonin (a neurotransmitter than improves mood) in your brain. This chemical reaction can be compared to runners high and is sometimes called "helpers high".

Size Does Not Matter

Whether the act of altruism is large or small does not matter. The brain responds to any act of goodness with a rush of endorphin-fueled euphoria followed by a period of long-lasting serenity. The same brain chemicals that cause these good feelings also reduce pain, benefiting those who suffer from chronic conditions like fibromyalgia.

Fake It

It also does not matter if the act is genuine or feigned. Smiling is a good example of this. Even smiling by yourself, when no one else is there to receive it will physically change the chemical makeup of your brain and boost your mood. Just watching a movie displaying kind behaviors can give you the health benefits of kindness.

Better Health

All of these good feelings have a positive affect on your overall well-being. The positive emotions you feel because of being kind will reverse feelings of depression, isolation and hostility. The result is less stress and a healthier immune system. Your body will be better able to recover from illnesses like ulcers, stress-related asthma, fatigue and insomnia.

There are many things you can do to benefit from kindness:

1. Smile
2. Watch a move displaying kindness
3. Give compliments
4. Be positive
5. Hold the door for a stranger
6. Give up your place in line
7. Give blood
8. Volunteer
9. Write a thank you note
10. Smile at strangers
11. Say, "hello" and "have a nice day"

Because being kind is easy, there is no reason not to take advantage of this healthful behavior and the physical and emotional benefits it has to offer.

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