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MeditationSue Zimmerman
What is Meditation?“Meditation is the art of opening to each moment with calm awareness.” (Davich, 1998).
BenefitsQuieting the mindBrings peaceRelaxationRelieves stressCompassionStillnessFocusReduce painSleep
IllnessAllergiesAnxiety disordersAsthmaBinge eatingCancerDepressionFatigueHeart diseaseHigh blood pressurePainSleep problemsSubstance abuse
Types of MeditationGuidedMantraBody ScanMindfulnessQi gongTai chiTranscendentalYoga
ElementsFocused attentionRelaxed breathingQuiet settingComfortable positionRelaxing musicChimes
How Much Time Will it Take?Short amounts at firstGradually add timeMorning and evening
First Time ReactionsNothingPeacefulRelaxedPositiveEnergizedEcstaticMental/physical energy that seems difficult
(rare)
Preparing to MeditateChoose the quietest timeNo interruptionsTurn off phoneSit or lie downClose eyes gently
PostureSit straight up with head alignedRelax jaw Position tongue on roof of mouthClose eyesArms hang freelyFeet plantedHands relaxed and supported by legs
MantraMantra – word or phrase repeated over and
over againExamples:OmLoveI am….Peace
Guided MeditationLive or recordedVoice guides meditationSpecific purposeGeneral
Let’s Try It Togetherhttps://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBLrox7bwk
What Did You Think?BoredRelaxedPeacefulCalmAnxious
Q & A
ReferencesDavich, V. (1998). The Best Guide to
Meditation. St. Martin’s Press: New York, NYhttps://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBLrox7bwk