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Heart Health Through Meditation Presented by Dan Muncey, M.P.H. Member session Blue Cross ® Virtual Well-Being Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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Heart Health Through MeditationPresented by Dan Muncey, M.P.H.
Member session
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-BeingBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
“Meditation can be a useful part of cardiovascular risk reduction. I do recommend it, along with diet and exercise. It can also help decrease the sense of stress and anxiety.”
— Dr. Deepak Bhatt, cardiologist and professor at Harvard Medical School.
The webinar will begin at noon.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
“Not only can meditation improve how your heart functions, but a regular practice can enhance your outlook on life and motivate you to maintain many heart-healthy behaviors, like following a proper diet, getting adequate sleep and keeping up regular exercise.”
— Dr. John Denninger, director of research at Massachusetts General Hospital
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The webinar will begin at noon.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.The webinar will begin at noon.
The webinar will begin at noon.
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Welcome to Heart Health Through Meditation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The session will begin at 12 p.m.
This is an interactive
session.
Minimize distractions.
There will be a Q&A at the end of the session.
The webinar will begin at noon.
“Meditation can provide you and your nervous system with a lot of resilience. You don't find yourself reacting to triggers nearly so much, leaving you feeling calm, clear and ready to seize the day.”
— W. Williams, founder of BeejaMeditation, London
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The webinar will begin at noon.
“When you meditate, your body returns to a natural state of balance, and its internal biorhythms restore the proper signals for eating, sleeping and moving around. Nothing is more basic or more effective.”
— Dr. Deepak Chopra
The webinar will begin at noon
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Heart Health Through MeditationPresented by Dan Muncey, M.P.H.
Member session
Blue Cross® Virtual Well-BeingBlue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Mark your calendar
Valentine Gratitude• Feb. 13, 2020
• 12 to 12:20 p.m.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Today’s presenter:Dan Muncey, M.P.H.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Today’s session:
• Meditation and your heart• Types of meditation• Practice meditation
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Meditation and your heart
• Reduce your stress• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce cholesterol and cortisol• Raise heart rate variability
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Types of meditation
• Loving-kindness (compassion)• Vipassana (insight)
• Mindfulness based• Relaxation• Transcendental
• Zen• Moving
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Meditation practice
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Monthly well-being assignments
• Meditate at least five minutes three times a week this month.
• Write down three things you’re thankful for each evening before bed.
• Complete two random acts of kindness.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
For more information …
• Virtual Well-Being site: bluecrossvirtualwellbeing.com• Virtual Well-Being email: [email protected]
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Next session: Valentine Gratitude
Feb. 13, 202012 to 12:20 p.m.In this session, learn:
Your Virtual Well-Being coordinator discusses why Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to focus on your heart health through gratitude and compassion.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are nonprofit corporations and independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
Questions?
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