one of the way to stay fit physically and mentally.

1. MEDITATION

2. WHAT IS MEDITATION?
 Meditation is a mental discipline by which the practitioner attempts to get
beyond the reflexive, “thinking” mind into a deeper state of relaxation or
awareness.
 Any system of concentration or distraction of the human mind and body,
used to reach higher levels of awareness, physical performance,
concentration , or relaxation generally created from an internal source.

3. Simple meditation in every day life
 Day dreaming
 Sports/ physical activity
 Close reading
 Listening or playing music
 studying

4. Different types of meditation thought
processes
 Breathing: concentration on relaxation of the body and rhythm of your
breathing.
 Conceptual : concentration on a philosophical concept
 Physical : concentration on physical actions.
 Clear mind: concentration on keeping mind totally blank.
 Awareness: be in tune with all of your senses to clear your mind of
thought.
 Object: concentration on one point of vision
 Mantra: repetition of a word, phrase, hymn or prayer to clear the mind.

5. Behind meditation
 Stress relief
 Anger management
 Control over anxiety
 Improved awareness, and concentration
 Improvement of cognitive skills

6. BENEFITS
 Higher levels of energy , creativity and spontaneity
 Lower blood pressure
 Increased exercise tolerance
 Better concentration
 Decreased stress, depression and anxiety
 Fewer cravings for alcohol and cigarettes
 Increased job satisfaction
 Better relationships with others

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MEDITATION FREQUENCY AND MINDFULNESS
MEDITATION FREQUENCY
AVERAGEMINDFULNESSSCORE

8. Religion and meditation
HINDUISM BUDDHISM TAOISM CHRISTIANITY
Many gods Belief in Buddha The way Belief in Christ
Chakras, healing,
promotion of
strong mental and
physical condition
Awareness and
mantra
techniques are
emphasized
Buddhist,
meditation,
chakra,
concentration and
focus on chakra
Prayer and hymns
yoga Goal is
enlightment
Concentration on
inner self
church

9. How can meditation help college
students
 Time management
 Assists with addictions
 Mindful eating and body satisfaction
 Athletic performance
 Stress reduction and sleep
 Academic performance
 Enhance immune system
 Developing a deeper sense of compassion and forgiveness for others.

11. MAKE YOUR
RELATIONSHIPS
STRONGER
IMPROVE
YOUR
MEMORY
INCREASE YOUR
CREATIVITY
AND
EFFICIENCY
MEDITATION
MAKE YOU
MORE
RESILIENT
AND FLEXIBLE
HELP YOU
CREATE THE
LIFE YOU WANT
GIVE YOU
BETTER
PROBLEM
SOLVING SKILLS

12. THANKYOU