About VOS's Meditations

About VOS Meditations We have included meditations in VOS because we believe in their power and hope they will bring you greater inner peace. Combining ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western technology allows you to draw on the beneficial effects of meditation anytime, anywhere. Just press the START button.

Our meditations are designed with the understanding that each person has their own path. Feeling a little down? Do you need to refocus your attention? Get your thoughts straight? Or are you craving a dose of positivity? At VOS, you can choose the meditation you need right now.

Mindfulness Meditation

Mindfulness meditation is a gateway to a more present and aware state of being. It helps you move into the "here and now" and break free from the shackles that keep your mind in the past or future. But it is only through regular practice of mindfulness that you can reap the fruits of meditation such as well-being and peace and clarity of mind. Meditation has the power to transform your daily life and your attitude towards the world around you. It can make you more aware of your emotions, which are the hidden puppeteers behind our behaviour, and create distance. It will teach you greater sensitivity, but also give you the resilience you need to handle life's challenges with grace.

The scientifically based benefits of meditation

Research that has already looked into meditation has revealed its profound effect on mental well-being. Although it is difficult to generalise the results due to the wide variety of meditation techniques, some findings are repeated across scientific research. For example:

• Stress Reduction: Meditation has repeatedly been shown to be effective in reducing stress. If you're feeling overwhelmed, turn to this reliable tool.
• Depression and Anxiety Relief: Meditation has the potential to provide relief to those struggling with depression and anxiety, and so can be very beneficial in their treatment.
• Improvement in attention and memory: Studies comparing mindfulness practitioners to non-practitioners have shown improved concentration and working memory in meditators.
• Relief from burdensome thoughts: Recurring unpleasant thoughts, or rumination, can weigh us down. By observing your thoughts without judging them, as we do in meditation, you develop a skill that you can carry over into everyday life.
• Greater relationship satisfaction: Mindfulness in everyday life is positively related to relationship satisfaction. For example, meditation allows you to better resolve conflicts or express your own emotions. It also helps you to be grateful for the little things and people in your life.

Take a deep breath and experience the profound benefits of meditation. Your journey to inner peace begins now.

Check out the resources we've used for more information:

• Davis, D. M., & Hayes, J. A. (2012, July 1). What are the benefits of mindfulness? Monitor on Psychology, 43(7). https://www.apa.org/monitor/2012/07-08/ce-corner
• Niazi, A. K., & Niazi, S. K. (2011). Mindfulness-based stress reduction: a non-pharmacological approach for chronic illnesses. North American journal of medical sciences, 3(1), 20–23. https://doi.org/10.4297/najms.2011.320

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