1. MADE BY: DISHA SHARMA XI-I
MEDITATION
MADE BY:
DISHA SHARMA
XI-I

2. MEDITATION
Meditation is a practice where an individual operates or trains the mind or induces a mode of consciousness, either to realize some benefit or for the mind to simply acknowledge its content without becoming identified with that content,or as an end in itself. The term meditation refers to a broad variety of practices that includes techniques designed to promote relaxation, build internal energy or life force and develop compassion,love, patience, generosity, and forgiveness. Meditation may involve generating an emotional state for the purpose of analyzing that state—such as anger, hatred, etc.—or cultivating a particular mental response to various phenomena, such as compassion.

3. We meditate every day without knowing!!!!!
Day dreaming
Sports/physical activity
Close reading
Listening or playing music
Studying

4. TOOLS NEEDED FOR MEDITATION
Quiet space
Images/symbols
Music
Diary/journal
Candle
Straight backed chair or Matt

5. MEDITATION TECHNIQUES
1.Spiritual Meditation
2.Vipassana Meditation
3.Raja Yoga Meditation
4.Zen Meditation
5.Shiva Meditation

6. 1.SPIRITUAL MEDITATION
Spiritual meditation helps you stay in the present and look beyond the chaotic world around. It is of basic format where you must let thoughts flow without trying to control or react to them using prayer and self-observation as tools.

7. 2.VIPASSANA MEDITATION
Vipassana meditation is one of the most ancient meditation techniques which are widely practiced and relevant in the present age and. It was taught by Buddha 2500 years ago. Vipassana helps you understand the essence of your existence. It has a lasting and permanent effect on you.

8. 3.RAJA YOGA MEDITATION
Raja Yoga meditation was first mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita and became popular when Swami Vivekananda propagated it in the 19th century. Raja yoga meditation helps you understand the importance of silence and introspection and keeps you sane.

9. 4.ZEN MEDITATION
Zen meditation comes from Chinese Buddhism. A South Indian king called Bodhidharma who traveled to the Oriental regions to propagate Buddhism conceptualized Zen meditation. Monks widely practiced it in monasteries which they still do. Zen meditation also spread its wings to everyday people living in a working world.

10. 5.SHIVA MEDITATION
Shiva meditation is a powerful process of meditating upon a deep and cosmic energy. It is a process of understanding the world at a subconscious level. Shiva is universal consciousness, and Shiva meditation makes you realize you are one with it.

11. MEDITATION AND CONVENTIONAL HEALTH
There is no research that
indicates meditation is
harmful or has negative effects
whether used alone or in
conjunction with conventional
Medicine but people have
found it helpful with the
management of stress and
pain.

12. HEALTH BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
With meditation, the physiology undergoes a change and every cell in the body is filled with more prana (energy). This results in joy,peace,enthusiasm as the level of prana in the body increases.
On a physical level, meditation:
1.Lowers high blood pressure, lowers the levels of blood lactate, reducing anxiety attacks
2.Decreases any tension-related pain, such as, tension headaches,ulcers,insomnia,muscle and joint problems.
3.Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior.
4.Improves the immune system.
5.Increases the energy level,as you gain an inner source of energy.

13. MENTAL BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Meditation brings the brainwave pattern into an alpha state that promotes healing. The mind becomes fresh,delicate and beautiful. It cleanses and nourishes you from within and calms you,whenever you feel overwhelmed,unstable or emotionally shut down. With regular practice of meditation:
1.Anxiety decreases
2.Emotional stability improves
3.Creativity increases
4.Intuition develops
5.Gain clarity and peace of mind
6.Meditation sharpens the mind by gaining focus and expands through relaxation
7.The balance of a sharp mind and an expanded consciousness brings perfection
Meditation makes you aware- that your inner attitude determines your happiness.

14. SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
Meditation does not have a religion and can be practiced by anybody regardless of the faith they follow.
1.Effortless transition from being something to merging with the infinite and recognizing yourself as an inseparable part of the whole cosmos.
2.In a meditative state, you are in a space of vastness, calmness and joy and this is what you emit into the environment,bringing harmony to the creation/planet.
3.Meditation can bring about a true personal transformation. As you learn more about yourself, you will naturally start discovering more about yourself.