West End Yoga Studio, in Lancaster, is launching a four-week workshop, Meditation for Chronic Pain, led by Helene Williams, BSN, RN. The sessions will take place at the studio every Saturday in October from 2 to 3:30 p.m., starting October 5, 2024 and ending October 26, 2024. The workshop aims to provide practical tools and techniques to help manage chronic pain through meditation.

The studio is also offering “pay-what-you-can” mindfulness and meditation classes. These weekly sessions, led by highly educated and compassionate instructors, include guided meditation on various themes and optional group discussions and Q&A sessions to promote community and personal growth. Designed to be approachable and inclusive, sessions support health and wellness for all levels of experience.

Evidence-based studies indicate that meditation is linked to improved management of symptoms related to stress, depression and chronic pain. Research demonstrates that meditation supports immune system function, blood pressure regulation, cognitive function and overall well-being.