Now there are reports that some athletes are regularly turning to meditation inside the Olympic Village, looking for stress relief. Some are visiting the Buddhist shrine there, according to BBC News Asia—but not all are Buddhists. “When whoever comes to my shrine, first of all I welcome them, and discuss whatever their problems are and then encourage them to do a little meditation, which is helpful for them to balance their mind and relax their mind,” said the Most Ven Bogoda Seelawimala Thera, the monk in charge of the shrine. 08/03/12 [Photo: Flickr.com/Ben Sutherland]
Olympic Athletes Find Support In Meditation
Olympic athletes are increasingly turning to meditation to improve their performance focus and well-being Studies have shown that meditation can enhance cognitive function reduce stress and improve sleep all of which are essential for athletic success
