This document discusses how meditation can make you a better manager. It begins by defining meditation and listing some of its benefits such as promoting relaxation, building energy, and reducing stress. It then outlines different types of meditation practiced in various religions. Research has shown meditation can improve brain functioning and reduce health risks. Many large companies promote meditation for employees. Benefits include lower blood pressure, improved immune system, and increased focus. The document concludes by providing suggestions for how to start meditating, such as using apps or books.

1. MEDITATION MAKES YOU A BETTER
MANAGER
Presented by:-
Shubham Agnihotri

2. INTRODUCTION
 A stylized mental technique repetitively practiced for the
purpose of attaining a subjective experience that is
frequently described as very restful, silent, and of
heightened alertness, often characterized as blissful
 Promote relaxation
 Building internal energy
 Getting closer to God
 Reduce stress
 Having a peaceful mind
 Avoiding negative emotions like
 Anger
 Hate
 Fear
 Anxiety

3. MEDITATION IN DIFFERENT RELIGION AND
TYPES
Religion Meditation
Hinduism Dhyan
Buddhism Bhavana/Dhyan
Christianity Contemplative prayer
Islamic Mysticism Muraqaba
Judaism Jewish Meditation
Sikhism Simran / Nam japo
Taoism Taijitu
Western Mindfullness

4. RESEARCH ON MEDITATION
 Neurological research
 Study by Richard Davidson and Jon Kabat-Zinn
 Eight weeks of mindfulness-based meditation increases in left-
sided anterior brain activity, associated with positive emotional
states
 National institute of health
 Improve in brain functioning
 American medical association
 Effective in preventing risk factor for diabetes, high blood
pressure, obesity
 American college of cardiology
 Reducing heart disease, hypertension, stroke, cholesterol
 More than 600 scientific studies verify the benefits of
meditation

5. BIG FIRMS THAT PROMOTE EMPLOYEE
MEDITATION
 Apple
 Prentice hall publishing
 Google
 Nike
 AOL Time Warner
 McKinsey & Co.
 Yahoo
 Deutsche Bank
 Procter & Gamble
 HBO

6. BENEFITS
 Bodily benefits
 Lower Blood Pressure
 Lowers the levels of blood lactate
 Improves the immune system
 Increases body vitality
 Controls insomnia and increases overall health of the body
 Mental Benefits
 Emotional stability
 Anxiety decreases
 Anger and fear reduces
 Happiness increases
 Intuition develops
 Clarity and peace of mind induces ability to focus
 Reduces tension and fear

7. CONTINUED..
 Spiritual Growth
 Consciousness evolves
 Meditation brings harmony in creation
 Personal transformation
 Realization of SELF

8. HOW YOU CAN START
 Android and iPhone apps available
 Mediation lite
 Buddhist mediation trainer
 Meditation relaxing music
 Books available in Library
 Meditation for dummies
 Meditation and You
 Join various courses
 Art of living
 Various societies promoting meditation

9. THANK YOU