The Benefits Of Meditation

Give yourself the gift of a natural high – a gift that just keeps giving!!!! By Gillian Dalgliesh, Hypnotherapist & Healer

Meditation is a clinically proven state of deep relaxation and a self-healing method which creates harmony & a tranquil mind. It’s a lovely, conscious detachment from our busy daily lives or thoughts by focusing on our breath. It’s a type of mind/body complementary medicine. It’s easy to do, it has fabulous benefits, and it’s free!!!

Meditation isn’t just about the mind - your whole physical self undergoes change, such as • lowered blood pressure • increased levels of nitric oxide in the blood – helping to reduce anxiety attacks and depression • increased serotonin – leading to improvements in mood & behaviour • a boosted immune system – thus positively affecting auto-immune health conditions • it decreases tension-related pain, such as headaches, musculoskeletal disorders • Increases energy levels – the stressed out brain uses up and depletes energy levels • It actually alters the brain, enabling us to sustainably better manage the ‘fight, freeze or flight state of mind’ & panic states

Meditation takes us from our busy beta brainwaves state to our alpha brainwaves – a state of wakeful relaxation where we can rest & repair. It nourishes us from within and calms us. With regular practice, we can build up our emotional resilience and create a default state of wellbeing, equilibrium & peace.

So what about the mental & emotional benefits of meditation? Clinical studies have shown 10 benefits of mediation that I have listed on my website, however, I have noted a few below. If you’d like to learn the rest, recommendations on how to meditate, or how often, then have a look on the Blog on my website https://www. gilliandalgliesh.com/blog/

Meditation: 1. Reduces anxiety 2. It helps you to better manage stress 3. Improves emotional stability – you can have more control over your emotions 4. Alters one’s perspective due to peace of mind & clarity 5. Gives you more focus & rationality

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May/June 2022 Issue

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Perceptions - Life With Muscular Dystrophy

An artistic view of living with Muscular Dystrophy, including original paintings by Edinburgh based artists.

Date: 21st May 2022 Venue: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Queens Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JD Time: 8pm - 11pm Tickets: FREE on Eventbrite

(donation to MDUK charity at the door)

Artist: Damian Callan Oil on Canvas, ‘Stepping Out’

Artist : Eleanor Cunningham 'Dunbar Harbour' Artist: Damian Callan ‘New Surf’

We welcome you afterhours to the SNP gallery for a unique event. It has been designed to open up the conversation about the perceptions we have when we see what life may look and feel like when someone is living with a condition such as Facioscapulahumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). There will be a variety of original paintings from the attending artists’ own portfolio of work. Along with a selection of paintings and a photography exhibition where the curator, who has this condition, has collaborated with a number of artists including Damian Callan, Jennifer Colquhoun, Maxime Ragni and Lucy Campbell. These allow the viewer to see the way in which FSHD affects the body’s movement and highlights the human desire to embrace life regardless of the limitations such a condition can bestow. The event will see the monies raised through the sale of art work benefit the Muscular Dystrophy UK charity and the supporting artists at this one evening event.

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@ali.artspoken @illustratedlab for behind the scenes and artist interviews Quick fact : FSHD affects over 2.500 people in the UK and leads to over 20% requiring a wheelchair with some unable to live independently. There will be a donation collection at the door on arrival along with % of sales from each piece sold given to MDUK charity through the Alexandra’s family fund and to the supporting artists.

Jennifer Colquhoun, the artist behind the images from The Illustrated Lab, will be producing a series of pieces that use ecorche to look under the skin of the main areas that are affected by FSHD. Previously published in the 2019 Royal Society Magazine with a range of textbook illustrations and holding a masters in Medical Art, Jennifer continues to work at the Colburg House Art Studios. It is evident in her attention to detail and the amount of research she is willing to put into each piece that she is the right person for this project. Ecorche (French: “flayed,” or “skinned”) means an anatomical figure depicting a human with the skin removed to show the location and interplay of the muscles. Each piece is created through a series of initial artist sketches and completed in acrylic ink. Each layer is placed individually on top of one and other to create the final image.

Attending Artists Damian Callan - figurative, Lucy Campbell - magical realism, Jennifer Colquhoun (The Illustrated Lab) - anatomical illustrations, David Schofield - Illustrator & painter, Ritchie Collins - magical realism/folklore and Eleanor Cunningham - abstract landscape. Photography by Maxime Ragni with model Alexandra.

There will be a selection of items up for silent auction on the night along with the chance to win £100 in our prize draw.

Artist : Ritchie Collins 'Lost At Sea'

The work produced for this event is not part of the gallery's own portfolio. However the event allows access to the Grand Hall, Ramsey room and the Portrait room for viewing throughout the evening. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perceptions-life-with-muscular-dystrophy-tickets-221911462157