EARTHWORK MEDITATION is run by Annabelle Wilding. Delivering meditation tuition to individuals and small groups. In a peaceful setting in the New Forest or on site at your organisation’s location.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can ANyone MEditate?
Yes, anyone. Although anyone with serious mental or physical health issues should consult their GP first -and mention these issues at the time of booking .
What are the benefits?
Studies suggest that meditators to have higher happiness than control groups.
Inital research suggests that meditation may slow the aging process.
Research has also discovered that meditation works by reducing activity in the sympathetic nervous system and increasing activity in the para sympathetic i.e. it produces a reduction in arousal and an increase in relaxation.
Findings suggest that meditation reduces the perception of pain.
My personal experience has found that meditation reduces anxiety , reduces PTSD and pain symptoms, improves sleep.
how much will it cost?
£50 for the first session (1.5 hours) to teach the foundation practice. Then a £35 follow up a month later to assess your progress and refresh the learning.
I aslo run regular group meditation sessions, once you have the basic practice, you are welcome to join at a cost of £15 per hour.
will it take lots of my time?
Start with just 10 minutes twice a day. If you enjoy the practice and want stay in the peace longer then you can choose to do so.
where are you based?
I am based in the New Forest and teach from my garden studio here in Bashley, Hampshire. I can also visit your organisation or workplace - and deliver training on site.
is it safe?
The worst that can happen is you might feel so relaxed you fall asleep whilst meditating.
what’s your training and qualifications?
I have meditated myself for over 15 years, so have considerable personal experience. Working in the corporate sector, I have delivered training on site to many large organisations like Ford Motor Company and the Post Office, so have a wealth of experience working with people to develop their skill sets. In addition, I have been MCIPD qualified since 1996 and have a MA in Human Resources specialising in Training and Development.
Lastly, I have trained to teach this particular meditation practice at the Open Pathway Retreat and Training College in Yeovil, Somerset.
CAn I take it FUrther?
Once you have enjoyed the benefits of meditation, you may wish to take the practice further. This is best done in a retreat environment where you can really go deeper and you could choose to take a longer Meditation Training at the Open Pathway Retreat Centre in Somerset or eslewhere if you prefer.
References to support scientific findings are taken from Wikipedia and The Science of Meditation by D Goleman and R Davidson. Scientifc research papers in this area are numerous - the challenge often being the lack of control groups and the measurability of benefits. Questions are often raised like, are meditators just naturally better at self care anyway or is it the meditation itself delivering the benefits? I’m not sure it matters so long as there is a benefit. Why not try it for yourself and see if you benefit.
