​Meditation has been an integral part of many spiritual and religious traditions for thousands of years. However, research into the health benefits of meditation has been relatively recent.

Since the 1950s, hundreds of studies have been conducted on the effects of meditation by measuring changes in the brain and body. Overall, these studies have shown that meditation can have a positive effect on health, particularly mental health.
 

Nancy Long Foster, APRN, PhD is from the Aniwodi Cherokee clan.  The Aniwodi clan were historically known as prominent medicine people.  Dr. Foster is founder of Therapeutic Lifestyle Center of Utah where she practices psychiatric medicine.  

This June, Dr. Foster will be passing along wisdom from native ancestors through her series Walking  on the Wind:  Teachings for Harmony and Balance.  Each week, there will be a teaching about key traditions and philosophies that have guided the Cherokee for many years.  

​It is an honor and a privilege to receive these teachings as there are few Aniwondi Cherokee people left to pass them on.   Sessions are held on Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 from June 2 - 30.   The cost for each session is a $25 offering.