Meditation News August 2007

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FRIDAY, 31 AUGUST 2007
	Buddhism Moves its Way to Germany
	Buddhism is definitely making headway in Germany and the rest of Europe. Expressing this view were prominent German invitees to a very significant event marking the 50th anniversary (1957-2007) of the first Sri Lankan Buddhist Mission to Germany, at the Savsiripaya Auditorium in Colombo 7, Sri Lanka on August 22. Sri Lanka honoured the mission - sponsored by the German Dharmadutha Societ Read Full Story
THURSDAY, 30 AUGUST 2007
	Global Leadership Training for First Nation Youth
	The first Canadian YLTP (Youth Leadership Training Program) from the Art of Living Foundation was launched in St. Theresa Point First Nation, Manitoba. Eleven youth from the isolated Island Lake community participated in the intensive and experience-rich program from August 9-19, 2007. As part of an on-going commitment to work with youth leaders and other member of the community of St. Ther Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 29 AUGUST 2007
	Guided Meditation and So Much More
	Many studies have been done on the effects of guided meditation and most of these studies have proven its effectiveness on calming a person’s mind and body. Guided meditation is not a new exercise and has been around for many years but since the recent notice of stressful and time consuming jobs and lives, many people have turned to it to help relieve their stress and to instruct them on how t Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 28 AUGUST 2007
	Spa & Wellness Program Highlights Meditation, Yoga
	Kamalame Cay, the 96-acre, private island resort in the Bahamas, will launch a new Weekend Spa & Wellness program in early 2008. The three-night / four-day retreats will offer guests a tropical mini spa getaway highlighting daily yoga on the beach, meditation and chanting sessions and optional life coaching. Additionally, one of the highlights of the program will be pampering treatments in Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 24 AUGUST 2007
	Yoga & Meditation Help Reduce Hypertension
	Hypertension, or high blood pressure, remains the most common reason for office visits to physicians for non-pregnant adults in the United States. Some 50 million Americans are believed to have hypertension. Despite its prevalence and the complications associated with it, control of the disease is far from adequate. As a result, hypertension will likely remain the most common risk factor for s Read Full Story