2. Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus upon a
sound object visualization the breath movement or
attention itself in order to increase awareness of
the present movement reduce stress promote
relaxation and enhance personal and spiritual
growth
3. ο Focus on breathing
ο Mantras
ο Focusing your attention on a specific sense
ο Visualizations
ο Walking meditation
ο Passage meditation
4. ο A quite place to contemplate
ο Earplugs
ο Patience
5. ο Meditating while lying down.
ο Can be done any time anywhere.
ο Theme- focusing ones attention on an object
ο Sit for a short while β prior to meditating
ο Gradually increase the period for meditation and without strain.
6. ο Risk for HHyyppooggllyycceemmiiaa
ο Risk for HHyyppootteennssiioonn
8. ο Deep rest- reduce workload of heart
ο Increase exercise tolerance
ο Decrease BP
ο Drop in cholesterol level
ο Improved flow of air in to the lungs
ο Slows down aging
10. ο Provides peace of mind
ο Happiness
ο Increased compassion
ο Helps keep things in perspective
ο Growing wisdom
ο Deeper understanding of yourself and others