Sue Zimmerman. What is Meditation? “Meditation is the art of opening to each moment with calm awareness.” (Davich, 1998).

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Presentation transcript:

Sue Zimmerman

What is Meditation? “Meditation is the art of opening to each moment with calm awareness.” (Davich, 1998).

Benefits Quieting the mind Brings peace Relaxation Relieves stress Compassion Stillness Focus Reduce pain Sleep

Illness Allergies Anxiety disorders Asthma Binge eating Cancer Depression Fatigue Heart disease High blood pressure Pain Sleep problems Substance abuse

Types of Meditation Guided Mantra Body Scan Mindfulness Qi gong Tai chi Transcendental Yoga

Elements Focused attention Relaxed breathing Quiet setting Comfortable position Relaxing music Chimes

How Much Time Will it Take? Short amounts at first Gradually add time Morning and evening

First Time Reactions Nothing Peaceful Relaxed Positive Energized Ecstatic Mental/physical energy that seems difficult (rare)

Preparing to Meditate Choose the quietest time No interruptions Turn off phone Sit or lie down Close eyes gently

Posture Sit straight up with head aligned Relax jaw Position tongue on roof of mouth Close eyes Arms hang freely Feet planted Hands relaxed and supported by legs

Mantra Mantra – word or phrase repeated over and over again Examples: Om Love I am…. Peace

Guided Meditation Live or recorded Voice guides meditation Specific purpose General

Let’s Try It Together

What Did You Think? Bored Relaxed Peaceful Calm Anxious

Q & A

References Davich, V. (1998). The Best Guide to Meditation. St. Martin’s Press: New York, NY