Lose Weight

Xiamei Liu, who had attended several meditation classes, unexpectedly received huge benefits from one of the most basic Bodhi Meditation classes, the Health and Happiness Retreat. In addition to a weight loss of 8 pounds during the class, she recovered from her old shoulder and lumbar spine injuries. She also improved spiritually, and felt like she had reached a new height in life!

After an accident four years ago, Karen suffered from post-injury effects and could not sit cross-legged or in lotus-position on a meditation cushion or kneel on her heels. After only seven days in the Bodhi Meditation Chanting Retreat, her leg and foot pain eased, and she felt that her body and mind were unobstructed. Finally, she was able to sit cross-legged, in half-lotus position and also kneel on her heels! Karen was also lucky enough to experience spontaneous fasting and lost weight of 5 pounds!

From the time I was 18 years old, I struggled with being overweight. I tried many weight loss strategies with no success. By chance, I participated in a Health and Happiness Retreat and I lost 5 pounds. This encouraged me to begin a regular meditation practice. Since I began regular meditation, I lost 20 pounds! I have finally fulfilled my dream of sustainable weight loss. An unexpected benefit from my practice is that my 20-year issue with dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) has disappeared as well! Thank you, Bodhi Meditation!