Mindfulness Meditation in Port oRange, Florida

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Mindfulness meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, and for those who engage in it regularly, it can be life-changing. The more you know about its wonderful benefits, the more you will want to make it a part of your life. 

Want private meditation sessions?

Jacqueline offers private mindfulness meditation sessions for those who want to learn how to do it and gain the many benefits. You can book a private mindfulness meditation session in Port Orange with Jacqueline, with or without a massage session. Check out the options and book your appointment here. The session is done on zafus (pictured above) in the office, or in a chair, if you prefer.  There is a meditation station set up in the office, creating an ideal environment.

Mindfulness meditation is considered to be a meta-skill, helping to improve many areas of your life.

What is Mindfulness Meditation?

It's a type of meditation that has been practiced for many years and provides numerous benefits. According to the National Institutes of Health, most people who practice mindfulness meditation do so for overall wellness, to prevent diseases, and to help with relaxation and stress. According to the American Psychological Association, mindfulness meditation is a research-backed way to reduce stress. They also report that over 200 published studies support that notion that it helps to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Furthermore, practicing it makes you more mindful in other areas of your life, which leads to helping with pain, smoking, addictions, fatigue, and improves overall health.

What are some specific issues mindfulness meditation can help with?

There has been hundreds of peer-reviewed research studies regarding the many benefits of practicing meditation. In the medical community, they have adapted mindfulness meditation to make it part of a program that is referred to as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Mindfulness meditation is taught in many medical programs under this name, helping people with a wide range of issues.

New research continues to be conducted and published supporting the idea of how beneficial meditation can be in one's life. Recently, in the journal Cureus, researchers report that meditation protects telomeres, which enhances cell longevity. In the November 2024 issue of the journal Pain Physician, researchers report that mindfulness meditation can be used as to help those with fibromyalgia to improve their quality of life. Plus, research in the November 2024 issue of the journal Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, reports that mindfulness meditation helped improve sleep quality and negative emotions in stroke patients.

What  can I expect in mindfulness meditation sessions?

The sessions are primarily for beginners and those wanting to learn how to engage in mindfulness meditation. We will discuss the process and practice it together. Most people only need a few sessions before they feel comfortable making it a regular part of their life on their own. Jacqueline is happy to do as many private sessions as you would like.

What is Jacqueline's experience with mindfulness meditation?

While she has completed meditation certificate training programs, it is her personal meditation experience that is important. She has been a regular meditator for over 15 years. She has also read countless books and research articles on the topic and has seen what it has done for her life and for those around her. She believes in the many benefits of mindfulness meditation and wants to help others improve their quality of life by regularly engaging in it.