MeditationSue Zimmerman

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

BenefitsQuieting the mindBrings peaceRelaxationRelieves stressCompassionStillnessFocusReduce painSleep

IllnessAllergiesAnxiety disordersAsthmaBinge eatingCancerDepressionFatigueHeart diseaseHigh blood pressurePainSleep problemsSubstance abuse

Types of MeditationGuidedMantraBody ScanMindfulnessQi gongTai chiTranscendentalYoga

ElementsFocused attentionRelaxed breathingQuiet settingComfortable positionRelaxing musicChimes

How Much Time Will it Take?Short amounts at firstGradually add timeMorning and evening

First Time ReactionsNothingPeacefulRelaxedPositiveEnergizedEcstaticMental/physical energy that seems difficult

(rare)

Preparing to MeditateChoose the quietest timeNo interruptionsTurn off phoneSit or lie downClose eyes gently

PostureSit straight up with head alignedRelax jaw Position tongue on roof of mouthClose eyesArms hang freelyFeet plantedHands relaxed and supported by legs

MantraMantra – word or phrase repeated over and

over againExamples:OmLoveI am….Peace

Guided MeditationLive or recordedVoice guides meditationSpecific purposeGeneral

Let’s Try It Togetherhttps://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBLrox7bwk

What Did You Think?BoredRelaxedPeacefulCalmAnxious

Q & A

ReferencesDavich, V. (1998). The Best Guide to

Meditation. St. Martin’s Press: New York, NYhttps://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=moBLrox7bwk