Body Scan: Managing Pain, Illness and Stress with Guided Mindfulness Meditation
Vidyamalawas born and raised in New Zealand and first became interested in meditation in 1985 when receiving hospital treatment for a spinal injury. She discovered that meditation and mindfulness offered a unique means of easing the mental suffering associated with the physical pain she was experiencing, and has devoted her life since then to exploring meditation and its application to pain.Sonastarted meditating in London in 1972 and was ordained into the Triratna Buddhist Order in 1974. He has led retreats in the UK, Germany, Holland, Sweden, North America, Australia and New Zealand. At present he runs courses in Buddhist studies, meditation and pain management.