The power of meditation - Wellness Wednesday

The word meditation comes from the Latin word meditatum, which means to ponder or contemplate. The ancient practice is thought to have originated thousands of years ago, with cave art in India from up to 5000 BCE showing people in meditative poses. Meditation isn’t a religion, but it has ties to many religious teachings and its practice is deeply engrained in religions such as Hinduism and, of course, Buddhism.

Today it’s more popular than ever, and has become a mainstream and scientifically backed way of improving our mental wellbeing. It’s all about achieving a sense of inner peace and harmony, which can help us cope better with daily life and promote better emotional health.

Regular meditation can stimulate all kinds of amazing effects in our minds and bodies – improving memory, concentration levels and sleep, lowering stress and blood pressure, boosting our immune systems, and even delaying the ageing process.

How to get started

If you’ve never tried meditation, it’s easy and cheap to get started. There are various types, so do a bit of reading to see which might suit you best – and then just give it a go. Join a class, buy a book, try an app like Headspace or Calm, or look on YouTube. To really get the benefits, it’s important to make meditation a regular part of your routine.

References

How meditation went mainstream – Emily Ross, Time, accessed on 22 April 2021, https://time.com/4246928/meditation-history-buddhism/
What meditation is all about – healthline.com, accessed on 22 April 2021, www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation
12 benefits of meditation – healthline.com, accessed on 22 April 2021, www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation
7 ways meditation can actually change the brain – Alice G. Walton, Forbes, accessed on 22 April 2021, www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2015/02/09/7-ways-meditation-can-actually-change-the-brain/
Meditation: In Depth – National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, accessed on 22 April 2021, www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-in-depth;

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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