1. Meditation

2. What is Meditation? A mental exercise that benefits body processes A mental exercise that benefits body processes Has certain physical benefits Has certain physical benefits Tradition grounded in Eastern cultures- India, Tibet Tradition grounded in Eastern cultures- India, Tibet Popularized by Western cultures Popularized by Western cultures

3. Meditation Not a worship or prayer Not a worship or prayer Focused thought Focused thought Concentrating on a single point of reference Concentrating on a single point of reference – Your breathe – Something you’re about to eat – A question – A riddle – A prayer

4. Word Origin Derived from two Latin words : Derived from two Latin words : – Meditari(to think, to dwell upon, to exercise the mind) – Mederi (to heal). Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom.

5. History of Mediation Ancient spiritual practice Contemporary mind-body technique Meditation is BOTH

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7. Effects of Meditation The opposite of the fight-or-flight response. The opposite of the fight-or-flight response. Meditation Decreases: Meditation Decreases: – Heart Rate – Respiratory Rate – Blood Pressure – Oxygen Consumption – Muscle Tension

8. Types of Meditation Transcendental Meditation Transcendental Meditation Chakra Yoga Chakra Yoga Rinzai Zen Rinzai Zen Mudra Yoga Mudra Yoga Sufism Sufism

9. Transcendental Meditation Founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1957 Founded by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1957 Practiced 15-20 minutes twice a day Practiced 15-20 minutes twice a day Sit comfortably, eyes closed Sit comfortably, eyes closed Silent, mental repetition of a simple sound or mantra Silent, mental repetition of a simple sound or mantra Allow the repetition to spontaneously become quieter and quieter until it disappears and one is left conscious, but without thoughts Allow the repetition to spontaneously become quieter and quieter until it disappears and one is left conscious, but without thoughts

10. Quick Meditation Technique Remind yourself that you exist HERE and NOW Remind yourself that you exist HERE and NOW Be aware of the activities going on in and around you at moment. Be aware of the activities going on in and around you at moment. From now onwards, start doing everything with AWARENESS. From now onwards, start doing everything with AWARENESS.