Our everyday lives are filled with external distractions, it's easy to forget that peace exists within all of us. By turning our attention inward, we direct love towards ourselves, an essential practice for well-being and growth. Meditation is the pathway to this self-love, offering a chance to find the calm within, buried under the noise of everyday life.
Self-Awareness: Meditation helps us understand our thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations, fostering deeper self-awareness and conscious decision-making.
Compassion: By approaching our inner experiences with kindness, we heal old wounds, release self-criticism, and cultivate inner peace.
Acceptance: Embracing the present moment and accepting ourselves with all our strengths and imperfections lays the foundation for genuine growth.
When we are centered and at peace, we positively impact our relationships, communities, and the world. This philosophy invites us to pause, reflect, and nurture our most important relationship: the one with ourselves.
By dedicating time to this practice, we uncover the calm within and embrace our full being.
Meditation is a transformative practice that offers a myriad of benefits across various aspects of life. By incorporating meditation into our daily routine, we can enhance our mental health, boost cognitive abilities, improve physical well-being, and foster emotional and social connections. This holistic approach to well-being allows us to navigate life's challenges with greater resilience and a deeper sense of peace.
Reduced Stress: Meditation helps activate the body's relaxation response, reducing stress hormones.
Lower Anxiety: By calming the mind, meditation can reduce feelings of anxiety and panic.
Improved Focus: Regular practice enhances concentration and attention span.
Emotional Stability: It promotes emotional resilience and helps manage difficult emotions.
Better Mood: Meditation can increase the production of serotonin, leading to improved mood and happiness.
Enhanced Memory: Meditation has been shown to improve memory and cognitive function.
Increased Creativity: It can enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Mental Clarity: Meditation helps clear the mind, leading to improved decision-making.
Better Sleep: Meditation helps relax the mind and body, leading to improved sleep quality.
Lower Blood Pressure: It can reduce blood pressure by promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
Enhanced Immune Function: Regular practice can boost the immune system.
Pain Management: Meditation can help reduce the perception of pain and improve coping mechanisms.
Increased Self-Awareness: Meditation fosters a deeper understanding of oneself.
Improved Relationships: By promoting empathy and compassion, meditation can enhance social connections.
Self-Love: Turning attention inward promotes self-compassion and self-acceptance.
Offered in English and in French
English on Thursdays from 5:15PM to 6PM
French on Thursdays from 6:15PM to 7PM
La Clinique de santé mentale de Vaudreuil-Soulanges Mental Health Clinic
Corner of Ave St-Jean-Baptiste and Blvd Harwood (Highway 20)*
Anyone 17+ years old
no experience required
Bring a cushion or yoga mat to sit on.
Registration required:
$40 per block of 4 sessions, payable upon registration*
Though this is a guided meditation group, rules on confidentiality and consent still apply. Information shared within the group by participants will be held in confidence within the group and information shared with group facilitators will be held confidential within the limits of professional ethical guidelines and legal requirements.