Advantages of a Regular Mindfulness Practice

Neuroplasticity proves that, in deed, "an old dog can learn new tricks". There have been several representative studies carried out on "normal" people who could actively and sustainably influence and change their brain patterns through mindfuless meditation in the course of only 8 weeks (see MBSR). Numerous psychological studies have shown that people who meditate are much happier than the average person bcause positive emotions are in close relation to a longer and happier life. Practicing on a regular basis has further positive effects: • Reduction in anxiety, depression, burn-out and irritability • Increase in memory performance and improved response times • Increase in mental and physical endurance • Increase in emotional resilience, i.e. the ability to easier cope with setbacks of life • Increase in empathy and therefore emotional intelligence and social skills • a more successful and happier life in your partnership • Strengthening of the immune system and thus prevents colds, flu-like infections and other diseases • Decrease in certain stress indicators of chronic stress (e.g. high blood pressure, insomnia) • Reduction of symptoms of severe diseases (e.g. cancer, chronic pain) • Supportive treatment of drug / alcohol and smoking addiction