© 2024 Maine Public | Registered 501(c)(3) EIN: 22-3171529
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Scroll down to see all available streams.

Meditation: Different Approaches to Meditation and Its Physical and Mental Benefits

https://www.flickr.com/photos/wiertz/

We’ll learn about the different practices and philosophies of meditation, the connection between meditation and mindfulness, as well as how it can benefit your mental, emotional and physical health.

Guests

Rebecca Wing, licensed clinical counselor and co-founder of the Mindfulness Retreat Center of Maine

Peter Comas, member of Vajra Vidya in Portland and a longtime student of Thrangu Rinpoche

Dr. Joe Dreher, retired family practice physician with Maine Medical Center, has focused on mindfulness and meditation as part of holistic health

Bryan Mendiola (by phone), longtime Buddhist practitioner, meditation instructor and teacher with Maine Shambhala; associate director of group counseling and outreach at Bowdoin College

Resources

Stay Connected