Yt Meditation Workshop
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Meditation Workshop Projectline Services
Definitions and Types A state of concentrated attention on some
object Musing/contemplation▪ Mindfulness (Vipassana)▪ Single Pointed Focus ▪ (Concentration, or Dharana - Dhyana)
▪ Movement▪ Chanting/Sound-driven
Origins Eastern religions (>5K years) India, China, Japan Buddhism, Yoga, Tantra
Increase RelaxationMental potential
Concentration, creativity, clear thinking
Physical well-beingSelf-observation
Breath Awareness and Conscious Control
Doctors estimate that 80 to 90 percent of
all health problems are
caused or aggravated by
stress.
DecreaseAction/karma
▪ Benefit others
▪ The teachers of the Tradition live for others only : that the suffering of
many may be alleviated.
Heart rate Respiratory rate Blood pressure Oxygen consumption Muscle tension Logical thought
Stretch and Breathe Loosens the muscles and tendons allowing you
to sit (or lie) more comfortably. Starts the process of “going inward” and brings
added attention to the body Breathing deep slows the heart rate, relaxes the
muscles, focuses the mind and is an ideal way to begin practice.
Remember the purpose and method Single-pointed focus on some object/word
Start Small Same bat-time, Same bat-channel Many times a day
Be okay with frustration
Preparation Diaphragmatic Breathing ▪ (Makrasana = “sleeping crocodile” or
Savasana = “corpse pose”)Correct Vertical Posture – S curve,
not straightSystematic RelaxationAwareness of Breathing
Exhalation 2:1 (twice as long as inhale)Focus (mantra, breath)
Repetition - at least once a dayCan’t ever hurt you It is not in the length of the period of
sitting that success lies, bit in intensifying the awareness, which comes gradually.
The greatest tool for relaxation and stress reduction lies within you!!
http://zenhabits.net/2007/11/meditation-for-beginners-20-practical-tips-for-quieting-the-mind/
http://www.learningmeditation.com/http://www.meditationcenter.com/http://www.1stholistic.com/
Meditation/hol_meditation.htmhttp://www.how-to-meditate.org/http://www.bindu.org/writings.asp