Dr Ainslie Meares (1910-1986)

Dr Ainslie Meares MD, DPM was an eminent Australian psychiatrist, internationally recognised medical hypnotist, meditation teacher, healer and poet. He introduced the formal practice now called Stillness Meditation to the world. In doing so Meares also introduced mind-body medicine to the west in the 1950s-1960s. Stillness Meditation is a form of homeostasis - the ability to self adjust the mind to eliminate stress so we can cope better. Some people refer to it as self healing of body, mind and spirit. It is a natural function. When correctly taught and correctly practiced it can be learnt by everyone. You already have the ability, it is a matter of reawakening or re-learning that which lies within you. 

Over time it is hope to put more information about Dr Meares as a subsection on this site. Meanwhile, www.mearesbook.com.au remains a separate external web site. 

Owen's book, Dr Ainslie Meares on Stillness Meditation, includes a thorough biography about Dr  Meares and his work.  It is also suggested for those learning Stillness Meditation.

The story of how Owen grew from being a student of Dr Meares into a meditation teacher and therapist is here. 

Benefits of Stillness Meditation practice:

• • • • Cope better with stress, anxiety & pain.

      • Sleep better, more energy & creativity.

      • Thrive with enhanced resiliance.

      • Better concentration & clarity.

      • Patience & less aggression in relationships.

      • Greater self-confidence. 

      • Enriched inner life & aesthetic awareness.

      • Live “in the moment” & find contentment.

      • Help for nervous & psychosomatic illness:

        1. 1. Fear panic, phobias OCD etc.

           2. Psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, asthma.

           3. High blood pressure.

           4. Bowel disease & gastric ulcers.

           5. Insomnia, headaches & migraines.

           6. Palpitations nervous tension & shakes.

           7. Chronic pain or chronic illness including cancer. 

           8. Other conditions may be helped.

Note:

- Always know the cause before treating symptoms with meditation, 

     see your medical doctor, if needed. This applies to hypnosis and other methods too. 

- Stillness Meditation is self help, complementary to medical treatment.

- Individual response can vary. 

- Correct daily practice enhances a better response.