Introducing The Arts & Science of Meditation
Edwardsville YMCA Niebur Center
All are welcome to attend the session about “Introducing The Arts & Science of Meditation” for your overall well-being and happiness! FREE!
Taught by Dr. T.K. Parthasarathy, Emeritus Professor, SIUE, Certified Meditation Coach. “My mission in to make meditation accessible, practical, and transformative for everyone – so you can live a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. As part of the Buddha CEO Quantum Foundation, I guide individuals from all walks of life toward greater clarity, inner peace, and purposeful living through meditation.”
A practical and science-backed introduction to how meditation can enhance your brain, body and life.
Session Highlights:
- Simple, practical meditation techniques anyone can apply
- Easy-to-understand neuroscience behind meditation
- Interactive guided meditation experience
- Strategies to integrate mindfulness into daily life
- Suitable for beginners and experienced practitioners alike
The Neuroscience-Backed Benefits Of Meditation:
- Reduces Stress & Anxiety
- Lowers activity in the amygdala and calms the stress-response system.
- Improves Focus & Clarity
- Strengthens the prefrontal cortex for better concentration and mental performance.
- Enhances Emotional Resilience
- Promotes emotional balance, compassion, and better decision-making.
- Increases Happiness & Life Satisfaction
- Supports positive changes in the Default Mode Network (DMN), linked to happier, more present living.
- Supports Better Physical Health
- Improves sleep, heart rate variability, blood pressure, and immune function.
Research from leading institutions like Harvard Medical School and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) confirms that regular meditation practice creates measurable structural and functional changes in the brain – a process known as neuroplasticity.