Meditation
Health is the general condition of a person in all aspects. The World Health Organization defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity". We believe that such levels of health involve all aspect of well-being. With this in mind, we have created affiliation with like-minded professionals to better help our clients reach the best health possible.
Meditation is a holistic discipline which helps us train our body and mind in order to reduce stress, calm anxiety, and strengthen the immune system. We want to encourage our clients to integrate a mindfulness practice into their total self-care. With that in mind, we are pleased to introduce Dr. Peter Renner as a new member to our team. He’ll be sharing his practical expertise to this site. Peter has been a Zen student for ten years and continues to study at Great Vow Zen Monastery in Oregon. In 2002 his teacher Chozen Bays Roshi gave him the name Daishin (“boundless heart”) and we think that name suits him like no other.
If you’d like to add a meditation component to your holistic self-care -- along with exercise and nutrition – we invite you to visit this page on a regular basis for Zen and Mindfulness meditation tips. If you live in the Victoria area, go to the Fernwood Zendo blog and check the Bulletin Board for free meditation instruction and sitting groups.
