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