Virtual w Sunim Qigong & Zazen Meditation Monday (Master the Art of Meditation)

# > Go deep with community.. Join any 2 virtual classes with Sunim - still only $13.25 each plus hst ($30.00 for 2 w hst). You have the flexibility to jump in at any time. No prior experience necessary.

# > See all upcoming dates here > https://www.innerpeaceqigong.com/classes/

Join Hae Kwang Sunim (from your home). On this Monday come master the qigong practices and grow skill in the inner art of Zazen.

Classes often start with a form of Inner Peace Qigong to clear the meridians, release all tension from the day and ease into stillness. Meet amazing sincere practitioners. Master the Inner Art and go deep.

Register here (or E-transfer $30.00 for any two virtual classes ( Only $13.25 ea. plus hst) which can be e-transfered to [email protected].

Special: 6 virtual classes for only $12.25 each plus hst. If at any time we are in recess and don't have virtual classes this can also be used as a credit for classes here at the centre (Niagara Zen Centre) and for retreats. E-transfer $83.00 to [email protected] and connect / grow your inner life skills.

Dates: https://www.innerpeaceqigong.com/classes/

Zoom Link> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989419619?pwd=Z0NHQi9sdG5JQ3IxMWlSNThyZzI3Zz09

TONIGHT > Monday Meditation with Qigong class:
🌟 Date and Time: Monday at 7 p.m.
🌟 Meetup ID: 89989419619
🌟 Password: 216900

Should you have any queries or require assistance, please know that we are here for you. Reach out to us anytime at [email protected]..

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On the Mondays that we have classes we often include a bit more Zazen meditation. Grow a home practice!

Grow your practice starting with even just 12 Minutes a day!
What you need to know:

## Can a 12 Minutes a Day Meditation Practice Make a Difference?

Meditation induces a heightened state of awareness and focused attention. Various studies demonstrate the practice can help relieve stress and manage anxiety, reduce inflammation, and improve memory and attention to boot.

Brain scans have shown that meditation makes the brain bigger, expanding its essential parts and strengthening its connections. The practice has also been found to weaken the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for negative emotions and the creation of trauma.

## 12 Minutes a Day Meditation Practice – 8 Week Study

Studies by Dr. Andrew Newberg, director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, showed some incredible benefits in subjects that meditated just 12 minutes a day:

Subjects with memory problems on a 12-minute meditation program over eight weeks experienced significant increases in blood flow to the prefrontal cortex and other brain areas. Even their memory improved. In another study he conducted with adults whose average age was sixty-two, the results revealed notable improvement trends in mood, anxiety, tension, and fatigue after eight weeks. All these were measured through neuropsychological tests, and they correlate to changes in blood flow to the brain.

KEY POINT: Their meditation time was 12 minutes per day.

Ref: A. B. Newberg et al., “Meditation Effects on Cognitive Function and Cerebral Blood Flow in Subjects with Memory Loss: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20164557/
Ref: A. S. Moss et al., “Effects of an 8-Week Meditation Program on Mood and Anxiety in Patients with Memory Loss, “J. Altern. Compliment. Med. 18, no. 1 (January 2012): 48-53.

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## Special Instructions to Prepare For Class

Please find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed by people or phones so you can go deep.

Have a comfortable mat, light blanket and three pillows nearby.

Please mute audio on Zoom once class begins.
Having challenges with muting audio, the leader or host will assist you.
Once muted, go ahead and play your music.

## Music (optional)

Optional - Have soft music ready to play when the class begins.

Qigong music or other relaxing background music during class is helpful to Qigong experience.

For the deepest, fullest experience, we suggest having music and Zoom on separate devices - with more ability to control the volume level separately.