This document provides an overview of Om meditation, including its origins in Hinduism, how it is practiced, and its benefits. It discusses how the Om mantra represents aspects of life, consciousness, and the universe. Scientifically, chanting Om can deactivate areas of the brain related to negative emotions and seizures. An easy 5-step guide is given for practicing Om meditation that involves preparing a space, assuming a comfortable sitting position, focusing on breathing, chanting Om while using a mala bead bracelet for repetitions, and ending the session by returning attention to breathing.
This document describes the Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT), a yoga practice involving the chanting of mantras. It begins by explaining key concepts like the nature of mind and sound according to modern science and yoga philosophy. It then outlines the specific steps of MSRT, which include chanting mantras aloud and mentally while focusing on different locations in the body. The document discusses concepts important to MSRT like resonance, the differences between external and internal sounds, and the significance of silence and resolution. Overall, the document provides an overview of MSRT as a yoga technique that uses mantras and resonance to improve awareness and access deeper levels of silence.
The document discusses Jnana yoga, which is the yoga of gnostic knowledge or intuitive-philosophical searching. Jnana yoga involves viveka, which is metaphysical discernment between the real and unreal. It also involves vairāgya, which is renunciation of all worldly and heavenly objects. The key aspects of Jnana yoga are sama, dama, uparati, titiksa, samadhana, sraddha, sravana, manana, and nididhyasana - which relate to tranquility, self-restraint, mind-control, endurance, contemplation, faith, listening, reflection, and meditation.
Dry brush massage is a technique that uses a natural bristle brush to stimulate circulation, exfoliate dead skin cells, and promote lymphatic drainage. It works by brushing the skin in long, sweeping motions to increase blood flow, remove dead skin, and keep pores open. The benefits include reviving skin tone and color, improving muscle tone and strength, strengthening the immune system, and removing toxins from the body. It should be done for 5-10 minutes daily, starting from the feet and brushing upwards towards the heart.
Nadis are the channels in the subtle body that carry prana or vital energy. There are 101 main nadis that connect at points called chakras. The document discusses the five main pranas, types of nadis like ida, pingala and sushumna, how nadis are purified, functions like carrying life force energy, and diagnosis of diseases through nadi pulse reading. Nadi therapy involves massage and activating parts of the body to relieve pain and stimulate muscles and blood circulation.
Invited talk by Dr Ananda for World COPD Day 2017 celebrated by College of Physiotherapy, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences
This document discusses the concept of Bhakti Yoga or devotion to God. It defines Bhakti as love for God without selfish expectations. It describes different types of Bhakti like Sakamya (with desires), Nishkamya (without desires), Apara (for beginners focused on rituals) and Para (highest form seeing God everywhere). It also discusses different Bhava or emotional states in Bhakti like Shanta, Dasya, Sakhya, Vatsalya and Madhurya. It outlines practices to cultivate Bhakti like worship, study of scriptures, singing kirtans and the nine forms of Bhakti - Sravana, Kirtana,
This document describes the Mind Sound Resonance Technique (MSRT), a yoga practice involving the chanting of mantras. It begins by explaining key concepts like the nature of mind and sound according to modern science and yoga philosophy. It then outlines the specific steps of MSRT, which include chanting mantras aloud and mentally while focusing on different locations in the body. The document discusses concepts important to MSRT like resonance, the differences between external and internal sounds, and the significance of silence and resolution. Overall, the document provides an overview of MSRT as a yoga technique that uses mantras and resonance to improve awareness and access deeper levels of silence.
The document discusses Jnana yoga, which is the yoga of gnostic knowledge or intuitive-philosophical searching. Jnana yoga involves viveka, which is metaphysical discernment between the real and unreal. It also involves vairāgya, which is renunciation of all worldly and heavenly objects. The key aspects of Jnana yoga are sama, dama, uparati, titiksa, samadhana, sraddha, sravana, manana, and nididhyasana - which relate to tranquility, self-restraint, mind-control, endurance, contemplation, faith, listening, reflection, and meditation.
Dry brush massage is a technique that uses a natural bristle brush to stimulate circulation, exfoliate dead skin cells, and promote lymphatic drainage. It works by brushing the skin in long, sweeping motions to increase blood flow, remove dead skin, and keep pores open. The benefits include reviving skin tone and color, improving muscle tone and strength, strengthening the immune system, and removing toxins from the body. It should be done for 5-10 minutes daily, starting from the feet and brushing upwards towards the heart.
Nadis are the channels in the subtle body that carry prana or vital energy. There are 101 main nadis that connect at points called chakras. The document discusses the five main pranas, types of nadis like ida, pingala and sushumna, how nadis are purified, functions like carrying life force energy, and diagnosis of diseases through nadi pulse reading. Nadi therapy involves massage and activating parts of the body to relieve pain and stimulate muscles and blood circulation.
Invited talk by Dr Ananda for World COPD Day 2017 celebrated by College of Physiotherapy, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Sciences
This document discusses the concept of Bhakti Yoga or devotion to God. It defines Bhakti as love for God without selfish expectations. It describes different types of Bhakti like Sakamya (with desires), Nishkamya (without desires), Apara (for beginners focused on rituals) and Para (highest form seeing God everywhere). It also discusses different Bhava or emotional states in Bhakti like Shanta, Dasya, Sakhya, Vatsalya and Madhurya. It outlines practices to cultivate Bhakti like worship, study of scriptures, singing kirtans and the nine forms of Bhakti - Sravana, Kirtana,
This document discusses Pranic Energy Therapy (PET), an advanced yoga technique developed by SVYASA university. PET uses prana shakti, or life force energy, to revitalize the entire body including all organs and systems. It can effectively treat diseases like cancer, AIDS, and chronic fatigue syndrome by cleansing and normalizing respiratory functions, purifying energy channels, and bringing balance to prana, the body, and mind. The document explains the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and the roles of the five types of prana - prana, apana, samana, udana, and vyana - in the body. It describes the eight steps of the PET process which involve breath
This document discusses Kundalini energy and the chakra system. It explains that Kundalini resides coiled at the base of the spine and can be awakened through various yoga practices to rise up the central nadi channel. It describes the seven major chakras located along the spinal column that govern different aspects of mind, body and spirit. It also outlines the nadi energy channels and how Kundalini awakening allows energy to flow freely between the chakras to unite individual consciousness with universal consciousness.
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA, DEFINITION,ORIGIN,THEORY OF EVOLUTION, ACCORDING TO SANKHY, ACCORDING TO YOGA
THE SCHOOLS OF YOGA, BHAVANA YOG, PRANASAMYAMA YOGA,APPLICATIONS OF YOGA, EDUCATION,THERAPY
STRESS MANAGEMENT
SPORTS
HEALTH PROMOTION
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF YOGA
Hatha yoga is a system that integrates physical, mental, emotional and spiritual practices. It aims to bring balance through asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas and meditation. Regular practice leads to benefits like optimum health, mental clarity, willpower and inner peace. Key texts include Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Hatharatnavali and Siva Samhita, which describe practices like asanas, purification techniques, pranayama, mudras and meditation. The goal of Hatha yoga is preparation of the body and mind for higher states of consciousness.
The document discusses the integrated approach of yoga therapy according to Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran. It discusses the concepts of health, disease, and the body according to modern science and ancient yogic texts. It explains that stress born illnesses originate from imbalances in the subtle sheaths (kosas) of the body starting from the mental sheath (manomaya kosa) and can manifest physically. Yoga helps reduce stress and bring balance to the kosas through techniques like asanas, pranayama, meditation and kriyas.
The document discusses the concepts of nadis, ida, pingala, and sushumna channels which carry prana and consciousness through the body. It describes the 7 major chakras located along the spinal cord, from muladhara at the base to sahasrara at the crown of the head. Each chakra is associated with specific physical, mental, emotional and spiritual qualities. Kundalini is described as a dormant potential force located in muladhara chakra. The document outlines practices like yoga, pranayama and meditation that can be used to awaken kundalini energy and ascend it up the sushumna nadi to higher chakras.
The document provides an overview of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, a 15th century text that is a foundational scripture of Hatha yoga. It describes the text as illuminating physical, mental and spiritual problems for yoga practitioners. It outlines the four chapters of the text, which cover asanas, pranayama, mudras and bandhas, and samadhi. The summary highlights some of the key practices taught, including various asanas, pranayamas like nadi shodhana, and mudras and bandhas that channel energy and arouse particular states of mind.
Pratyahara is the fifth of the eight limbs of yoga described by Patanjali. It involves withdrawing the senses from external objects to allow the mind to be focused internally during meditation. The document describes techniques for practicing pratyahara, including focusing attention at different chakra points in the body to gain control over sensory perceptions and internalize consciousness. Advanced practitioners are able to voluntarily suppress sensory perceptions through willpower and breath control to eliminate distractions during meditation.
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
This document provides an overview and summary of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, a classic yoga text written by Yogi Svatmarama.
1) It begins with an introduction to Hatha yoga, discussing its origins and concepts like the mind, knowledge, aims of life, health, and afflictions. It describes Hatha yoga as a science revealed by Shiva to help overcome suffering.
2) The document then summarizes the contents and structure of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, which contains 390 verses divided into four chapters covering topics like asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, and samadhi.
3) It emphasizes that H
Meditation for Holistic Health - Cyclic meditation Sky is the Limit....Expans...Vishwas Tengse
Cyclic Meditation, A Very Powerful tool for Holistic health and expansion of awareness to Infinite Sky towards the greater self and well defined and well engineered technique by SVYASA under guidance of Dr. Nagendra.
Effects of Pranayama on human body systems vishwjit verma
A Ppt presentation on Effects of Yogic pranayama on human body systems by monika bansal a student of M.A Human Consciousness & Yogic Science in Dev Sanskriti University , Haridwar (india).
karma yoga is the yoga of action ,it is a path that can lead to renunciation.this presentation is all about the karma yoga and what and all karmas we can do in our daily routine life.
Yoga nidra is a meditative practice introduced by Swami Satyananda Saraswati that is not sleep or concentration. It helps open the inner chambers of the mind. The practice involves rotating awareness through different parts of the body, experiencing sensations like heaviness and lightness, visualizing objects, and awareness of the chakras to relax the body and mind. Yoga nidra has benefits for conditions like insomnia, drug addiction, pain, pregnancy issues, psychosomatic disorders, and cardiovascular diseases.
This document describes the Mind Sound Resonance Technique, an advanced yoga technique developed by SVYASA Yoga University in Bangalore, India. It works on the five layers of human consciousness. The technique involves chanting mantras at different loudness and pitch levels to induce resonance in the mind and body. Specifically, it involves chanting the syllables A, U, M and the Maha Murutyunjaya Mantra at loud and subtle levels. This is meant to stimulate pranic flow and mental waves while bringing understanding and bliss. The technique aims to release practitioners from bondage of death through resonance with mantras like the Maha Murutyunjaya Mantra.
The document discusses the integrated approach of yoga therapy according to Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran. It discusses the concepts of health, disease, and the body according to modern science and ancient yogic texts. It explains that stress originating from the mind can manifest physically as psychosomatic illnesses. Yoga helps reduce stress at the mental, pranic, and physical levels through techniques like asanas, pranayama, and meditation to achieve perfect health and prevent disease.
Reflexology is a practice that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, and ears. These points are believed to correspond to different parts of the body. By stimulating these reflex points, reflexology is thought to encourage the body's natural healing abilities and restore balance. The document provides a brief history of reflexology, tracing its origins back to ancient China and Egypt. It describes how reflexology developed through various practitioners in the 19th-20th centuries. The principles and proposed mechanisms of action are explained, as well as potential benefits and contraindications for reflexology.
Mantra meditation is a practice that can be used to still the mind and bring about a sense of inner peace.
A mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated over and over again. The repetition of the mantra helps to focus the mind and can eventually lead to a state of deep meditation.
This lesson discusses meditation, explaining that it helps calm the overstimulated brain and relieve stress. Meditation has benefits like reducing stress, managing pain, and improving well-being through releasing endorphins. There are two main types of meditation - guided imagery, where a facilitator guides visualizations, and visualization, where one focuses internally on a safe place. Examples of guided imagery and visualization meditations are provided.
This document discusses Pranic Energy Therapy (PET), an advanced yoga technique developed by SVYASA university. PET uses prana shakti, or life force energy, to revitalize the entire body including all organs and systems. It can effectively treat diseases like cancer, AIDS, and chronic fatigue syndrome by cleansing and normalizing respiratory functions, purifying energy channels, and bringing balance to prana, the body, and mind. The document explains the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system and the roles of the five types of prana - prana, apana, samana, udana, and vyana - in the body. It describes the eight steps of the PET process which involve breath
This document discusses Kundalini energy and the chakra system. It explains that Kundalini resides coiled at the base of the spine and can be awakened through various yoga practices to rise up the central nadi channel. It describes the seven major chakras located along the spinal column that govern different aspects of mind, body and spirit. It also outlines the nadi energy channels and how Kundalini awakening allows energy to flow freely between the chakras to unite individual consciousness with universal consciousness.
INTRODUCTION TO YOGA, DEFINITION,ORIGIN,THEORY OF EVOLUTION, ACCORDING TO SANKHY, ACCORDING TO YOGA
THE SCHOOLS OF YOGA, BHAVANA YOG, PRANASAMYAMA YOGA,APPLICATIONS OF YOGA, EDUCATION,THERAPY
STRESS MANAGEMENT
SPORTS
HEALTH PROMOTION
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF YOGA
Hatha yoga is a system that integrates physical, mental, emotional and spiritual practices. It aims to bring balance through asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas and meditation. Regular practice leads to benefits like optimum health, mental clarity, willpower and inner peace. Key texts include Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Gheranda Samhita, Hatharatnavali and Siva Samhita, which describe practices like asanas, purification techniques, pranayama, mudras and meditation. The goal of Hatha yoga is preparation of the body and mind for higher states of consciousness.
The document discusses the integrated approach of yoga therapy according to Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran. It discusses the concepts of health, disease, and the body according to modern science and ancient yogic texts. It explains that stress born illnesses originate from imbalances in the subtle sheaths (kosas) of the body starting from the mental sheath (manomaya kosa) and can manifest physically. Yoga helps reduce stress and bring balance to the kosas through techniques like asanas, pranayama, meditation and kriyas.
The document discusses the concepts of nadis, ida, pingala, and sushumna channels which carry prana and consciousness through the body. It describes the 7 major chakras located along the spinal cord, from muladhara at the base to sahasrara at the crown of the head. Each chakra is associated with specific physical, mental, emotional and spiritual qualities. Kundalini is described as a dormant potential force located in muladhara chakra. The document outlines practices like yoga, pranayama and meditation that can be used to awaken kundalini energy and ascend it up the sushumna nadi to higher chakras.
The document provides an overview of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, a 15th century text that is a foundational scripture of Hatha yoga. It describes the text as illuminating physical, mental and spiritual problems for yoga practitioners. It outlines the four chapters of the text, which cover asanas, pranayama, mudras and bandhas, and samadhi. The summary highlights some of the key practices taught, including various asanas, pranayamas like nadi shodhana, and mudras and bandhas that channel energy and arouse particular states of mind.
Pratyahara is the fifth of the eight limbs of yoga described by Patanjali. It involves withdrawing the senses from external objects to allow the mind to be focused internally during meditation. The document describes techniques for practicing pratyahara, including focusing attention at different chakra points in the body to gain control over sensory perceptions and internalize consciousness. Advanced practitioners are able to voluntarily suppress sensory perceptions through willpower and breath control to eliminate distractions during meditation.
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
Yoga PPT. All yoga related methods are available in PPT
This document provides an overview and summary of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, a classic yoga text written by Yogi Svatmarama.
1) It begins with an introduction to Hatha yoga, discussing its origins and concepts like the mind, knowledge, aims of life, health, and afflictions. It describes Hatha yoga as a science revealed by Shiva to help overcome suffering.
2) The document then summarizes the contents and structure of the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, which contains 390 verses divided into four chapters covering topics like asanas, pranayama, mudras, bandhas, and samadhi.
3) It emphasizes that H
Meditation for Holistic Health - Cyclic meditation Sky is the Limit....Expans...Vishwas Tengse
Cyclic Meditation, A Very Powerful tool for Holistic health and expansion of awareness to Infinite Sky towards the greater self and well defined and well engineered technique by SVYASA under guidance of Dr. Nagendra.
Effects of Pranayama on human body systems vishwjit verma
A Ppt presentation on Effects of Yogic pranayama on human body systems by monika bansal a student of M.A Human Consciousness & Yogic Science in Dev Sanskriti University , Haridwar (india).
karma yoga is the yoga of action ,it is a path that can lead to renunciation.this presentation is all about the karma yoga and what and all karmas we can do in our daily routine life.
Yoga nidra is a meditative practice introduced by Swami Satyananda Saraswati that is not sleep or concentration. It helps open the inner chambers of the mind. The practice involves rotating awareness through different parts of the body, experiencing sensations like heaviness and lightness, visualizing objects, and awareness of the chakras to relax the body and mind. Yoga nidra has benefits for conditions like insomnia, drug addiction, pain, pregnancy issues, psychosomatic disorders, and cardiovascular diseases.
This document describes the Mind Sound Resonance Technique, an advanced yoga technique developed by SVYASA Yoga University in Bangalore, India. It works on the five layers of human consciousness. The technique involves chanting mantras at different loudness and pitch levels to induce resonance in the mind and body. Specifically, it involves chanting the syllables A, U, M and the Maha Murutyunjaya Mantra at loud and subtle levels. This is meant to stimulate pranic flow and mental waves while bringing understanding and bliss. The technique aims to release practitioners from bondage of death through resonance with mantras like the Maha Murutyunjaya Mantra.
The document discusses the integrated approach of yoga therapy according to Dr. Shamanthakamani Narendran. It discusses the concepts of health, disease, and the body according to modern science and ancient yogic texts. It explains that stress originating from the mind can manifest physically as psychosomatic illnesses. Yoga helps reduce stress at the mental, pranic, and physical levels through techniques like asanas, pranayama, and meditation to achieve perfect health and prevent disease.
Reflexology is a practice that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, and ears. These points are believed to correspond to different parts of the body. By stimulating these reflex points, reflexology is thought to encourage the body's natural healing abilities and restore balance. The document provides a brief history of reflexology, tracing its origins back to ancient China and Egypt. It describes how reflexology developed through various practitioners in the 19th-20th centuries. The principles and proposed mechanisms of action are explained, as well as potential benefits and contraindications for reflexology.
Mantra meditation is a practice that can be used to still the mind and bring about a sense of inner peace.
A mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated over and over again. The repetition of the mantra helps to focus the mind and can eventually lead to a state of deep meditation.
This lesson discusses meditation, explaining that it helps calm the overstimulated brain and relieve stress. Meditation has benefits like reducing stress, managing pain, and improving well-being through releasing endorphins. There are two main types of meditation - guided imagery, where a facilitator guides visualizations, and visualization, where one focuses internally on a safe place. Examples of guided imagery and visualization meditations are provided.
Raja Yoga Chapter 5 The Control of Psychic Pranaa by Swamy VivekanandaRavi Ramakrishnan
Swami Vivekananda represented India and Hinduism at the Parliament of the World's Religions (1893). This was the first World's Parliament of Religions and it was held from 11 to 27 September 1893. Delegates from all over the world joined this Parliament. In 2012 a three-day world conference was organized to commemorate 150th birth anniversary of Vivekananda
Paper on Hinduism presnted at the World's Parliament of Religions, Chicago 11th September, 1893 by Vivekananda
The document discusses various types of meditation practiced in yoga traditions. It begins by explaining the origins and meaning of yoga meditation, noting it aims for spiritual purification and self-knowledge. It then provides examples of different meditation techniques, such as focusing on specific chakras or mantras, gazing meditation, sound meditation, and types of tantra meditation. The document also discusses how to practice meditation, including finding dedicated time and describing common third eye meditation. It outlines the purpose and process of pranayama breathing exercises and explains the seven major chakras and their associations.
Time Out - A beginners guide to meditation for self careAndrea Fortuin
This document provides an introduction to meditation for beginners. It defines meditation, discusses who should meditate and why. It offers tips on when and where to meditate, and describes various meditation techniques including breathing, mantra, gazing, sound, and mindfulness meditation. The document emphasizes developing a regular meditation practice and notes that it may take time to overcome challenges like a busy "monkey mind." It encourages experimenting to find techniques that work best for the individual.
Meditation is one of the most popular practices in the world, but it’s not necessarily something that everyone knows about or understands. The term itself doesn’t necessarily bring to mind images of a serene lake or a mountaintop breeze — we think of sitting silently for hours in an empty room with nothing but our breath and our thoughts as company. But there’s more to this practice than just the stereotypical idea of sitting quietly with your eyes closed and your mind at peace. Let us explain what meditation actually is, why it’s so important, and how you can start practicing today.
Exercises To Help Increase Your Focus During Meditation (Simple Enough For Th...Meditation Fix
This document provides 6 exercises to help increase focus during meditation for workplace use: 1) Equal breathing focuses on inhaling and exhaling for equal durations. 2) Observing a still object like a fruit involves focusing attention on the object. 3) Imagining a nature scenario like swaying leaves focuses attention on visualizing the scenario. 4) Repeating a mantra like "Om" focuses attention on saying the mantra. 5) Listening to a single sound like bird chirps focuses attention on the sound. 6) Using the power of smell by focusing on a calming essential oil scent. The goal is to redirect attention when the mind wanders and improve focus, which is essential for meditation's benefits like stress reduction
In this presentation I am talking about the overview of So-Hum meditation- the universal mantra.
I have discussed the meaning, how to do it, it's advantages and an advanced visualisation technique.
The document provides a simple daily meditation recipe consisting of 6 steps:
1) Find a quiet place and time, ideally in the morning.
2) Relax the body with stretches and sun salutations.
3) Sit comfortably with an erect but relaxed spine.
4) Optionally chant OM 3 times.
5) Focus on the breath, body, or a chant for 5 minutes.
6) Stop thoughts and be still for 15 minutes, observing any thoughts that arise.
It also provides a bonus recipe for inducing sleep by deep breathing and imagining darkness behind closed eyes.
How to Meditate_ A Step-by-Step Guide.pdfKnowing Overt
In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to take care of your mental and emotional wellbeing. Meditation is a simple but powerful tool that can help you reduce stress, increase focus and productivity, and cultivate inner peace and happiness. By following the step-by-step guide provided in this article, you can start your own regular meditation practice and experience the many benefits of mindfulness and relaxation.
This document discusses techniques for spiritual progression in Kriya Yoga, including achieving a breathless state. It emphasizes the importance of japa (devotional prayer repetition) for calming the mind and progressing on the spiritual path. It provides guidelines for choosing a mantra and developing a regular japa practice, recommending starting with one mala (rosary) per day and increasing from there. The document encourages persevering with japa even when it is difficult, as regular practice can lead to experiences of peace and consciousness expansion.
Breath awareness meditation can be practiced by anyone, regardless of their level of experience with meditation.Breath awareness meditation can help improve your breathing, it is not limited to this purpose. Breath awareness meditation can be used for relaxation and variety of purposes, such as reducing stress, improving focus, and increasing calmness.
What is meditation
Meditation is considered a type of mind-body complementary medicine. Meditation can produce a deep state of relaxation and a tranquil mind. During meditation, you focus your attention and eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing stress.
The basic concept of meditation is that it is a practice that connects the mind and the body. Its purpose is to help increase both physical and mental peace and calm, which also helps you to learn how to live more fully in the present.
There are four different elements that most forms of meditation have in common -- they require a quiet place with minimal to no distractions, a comfortable posture (sitting, laying down, etc.), a way to focus your attention, and an open attitude toward the process.
Zazen: The Heart Of Zen Buddhism (Meditation Exercises Included)Meditation Fix
1) Zazen, or zen meditation, is the focal practice of Zen Buddhism and involves focusing on one's breathing and maintaining awareness of thoughts without judgment.
2) The document provides exercises for finding a comfortable seated position, practicing the breathing patterns of zazen, and maintaining focus of mind during meditation.
3) Research has shown benefits of zazen include enhanced cognitive function, reduced anxiety, and positive effects on mood disorders related to stress. Regular practice can help practitioners gain awareness and freedom from worldly attachments.
This document provides instruction on meditation and mantras. It discusses focusing on the breath, using natural sounds as mantras, becoming aware of thoughts, and the meaning of the mantra "Om". It describes meditating by deep breathing, focusing on the third eye, repeating "Om" mentally, and the importance of repetition and belief in the mantra. The document is from Lesson 2 of a meditation course.
Meditation has a long history dating back thousands of years. It is a practice of focusing attention to increase awareness of the present moment. There are many techniques including mantra, visualization, and breath-focused meditation. Regular meditation provides numerous benefits including reduced stress and anxiety, improved focus, emotional stability, insight, and compassion. It leads to physiological relaxation, psychological well-being, and can facilitate spiritual growth.
With the complexity of the world people are being busy with many duties hence many of busy persons suffering from Stress. Meditation is powerful tool, which can be provided relief from stress to many people, belonging to diverse social segments.
The document discusses mindfulness and breathing based healing (MBH) as part of Dr. Sahdev's "Breathe and Heal" therapy. It explains that pranayama (yogic breathing exercises) and dhyana (meditation) are powerful healing tools from yoga. Mindfulness is inherent in pranayama and the two concepts are inseparable. MBH introduces a logical sequence of techniques combining breathing and meditation to promote health of body, mind and spirit. It is presented as a safe and complete program drawing from principles of ashtanga yoga and tailored for health benefits. The document also discusses the roots of mindfulness and meditation in ancient Indian spiritual traditions as well as scientific evidence for physical benefits of controlled
Explain Simple 3 Mindfulness Exercises And Their Benefits7 Pranayama
Mindfulness exercises can vary, but in general, mindfulness meditation includes breathing exercises, mental imagery, body and mental awareness, and muscle and body tension.
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We’re talking about Vedic Meditation, a form of meditation that has been around for at least 5,000 years. Back then, the people who lived in the Indus Valley, now known as India and Pakistan, practised meditation as a fundamental part of daily life. This knowledge that has given us yoga and Ayurveda, was known as Veda, hence the name Vedic. And though there are some written records, the practice has been passed down verbally from generation to generation.
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Osteoporosis is an increasing cause of morbidity among the elderly.
In this document , a brief outline of osteoporosis is given , including the risk factors of osteoporosis fractures , the indications for testing bone mineral density and the management of osteoporosis
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
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2. The Ultimate Guide To Om Meditation (Back-
ground And Basics)
A string of words powerful enough to direct your focus inwards. These simple set of let-
ters are enough to drive your awareness towards your mind. Uttering them in a gentle
and repetitive manner would lead you to that much-coveted enlightenment some people
are just dreaming of. These descriptions define the word mantra, which is also a sub-
type of meditation. Wondering how you can begin practicing mantra meditation? You
have come to the right place.
What is mantra meditation?
Mantra meditation is a practice that began thousands of years ago during the Vedic era
in India. A mantra can be a set of letters, words or phrases that could signify a spiritual
meaning. In meditation, this mantra is used to divert the attention of the individual in-
wards. While mantra meditation began in Hinduism in India, it is now a powerful practice
that other religions such as Buddhism and Jainism also utilize. A mantra is usually re-
peated over a set duration of time, not only to increase focus but also to achieve the de-
sired intention or desired effect by the individual.
The use of mantra meditation
In a 2012 study, researchers investigated on the prevalence of the use of various medi-
tation subtypes in the US. It was found that around 3.6 million Americans use mantra
meditation on a regular basis. This translates to 1.6% of the US population. As com-
pared to the other subtypes investigated, which were spiritual meditation and mindful-
ness meditation, mantra meditation was used comparatively less by the general popula-
tion. Perhaps this is because of the limited knowledge or guides that are free of access
for mantra meditation online.
3. The universal mantra known as Om
The most widely used mantra globally is the syllable or term Om. You might have heard
of it before as it is chanted in the beginning and ending of usual meditations. The origin
of this syllable is obscure though. The earliest reference to this mantra was found during
the Vedic era. Particularly, it was in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali that the syllable was
mentioned. The sutras has eight limbs, the Om syllable was deemed essential in per-
fecting the stage known as dharana.
The syllable Om (Aum) is comprised of three sounds which are A (aaah), U (ooh) and M
(mmm). In Hinduism, these three letters represent three divine beings as well. The A
stands for all concrete creations such as trees, earth and plants. The deity Brahma is
known as the creator of all living things thus represents this sound. The U stands for
everything else that is formless like fire, water and wind. The deity Vishnu is known as
the preserver of all these forms thus represents this sound. The M stands for ideals that
are both formless and shapeless like cosmic energy. The deity Shiva is known as the
destroyer of these ideals thus represents the M sound.
The Mandukya Upanishad, a collection of Sanskrit texts from the Vedic era, also ex-
plained a different description of Om (Aum). The letter A stands for wakefulness, a time
wherein our minds are completely awake and conscious. The letter U stands for the
dreaming state, a time wherein our minds are in a trance-like state. The letter M stands
for a deep sleep state, wherein our minds are undisturbed by any external stimuli. The
texts also described Om as the past (A), the present (U) and the future (M).
4. Om can signify a variety of meanings
This is the very reason why Om is the designated universal chant. If we take the Hindu
descriptions of Om, we can come up with a variety of conclusions. First, that Om is the
representation of life itself. Whereas the A stands for birth, the U stands for the present
and the M stands for death. Second, that Om can also represent the universe itself,
from the A that stands for worldly things, the U that stands for shapeless but vital ener-
gies and the M that stands for intangible ideals. Third is that Om can also stand for the
various stages of our consciousness, awake, dreaming and asleep.
5. The scientific perspective on the usage of the Om
mantra
Of course not all people are into the spiritual or divine aspect of meditation. If you’re one
of those people, don’t worry, as there’s also a scientific perspective for the usage of the
Om mantra. Perhaps the most distinct effect of Om meditation is that it allows for the
deactivation of certain areas of the brain. Some of these areas include the bilateral or-
bitofrontal, anterior cingulate, the parahippocampal gyri and the thalamus. If you re-
member our previous blog post, certain subtypes of meditation can actually activate ar-
eas of the brain related to cognition and memory.
What is the application of this finding? In healthy individuals, such an effect could result
in subsequent relaxation of the mind. But as the study has noted, such an effect could
have potentials for treating conditions such as depression and epilepsy. In depression,
certain areas of the brain related with negative emotional processing can be deactivated
by mantra meditation. In epilepsy, the bilateral orbitofrontal is one part which is activated
during seizures and mantra meditation can help in deactivating it.
Om meditation doesn’t just have effects on the brain but also on a person’s pulmonary
and cardiological functioning. In this study, Om meditation was found to have increased
various aspects of pulmonary functioning like expiratory flow and voluntary ventilation.
Om meditation was also found to have positive autonomic effects. Specifically, it was
found to have lowered heart rate in practitioners in this study.
6. An easy-to-follow Om meditation guide
We have covered a background and a scientific perspective on Om meditation. The fol-
lowing sections would help you begin your practice as it covers the basics of Om medi-
tation. Keep in mind that you can always modify the following steps according to your
preference. You can even chant Om silently in your mind. But for those who are new to
mantra meditation, this would help you ease into this subtype of meditation.
First Step - Prepare Your Equipments & Location
This is an essential part of your Om meditation practice. As a beginner, you might need
to purchase a mala, which is just a set of beads strung together like a bracelet. This can
help you keep track of your mantra repetitions. The mala is comprised of a set of small
7. beads and a guru bead. Once you have completed a round through the small beads,
you can end your meditation using the guru bead. Other equipments that you might
need are a cushion, a mat and a chair, depending on the position you would be doing.
The location is also very important since it can make or break your practice as a begin-
ner. I’d recommend choosing a quiet part of your house where you can setup a small
meditation location. It shouldn’t be completely lit or completely dark. You can position
your chair or mat facing the wall to avoid distractions. You can also use the smell of in-
cense, a candle or essential oils to help relax you further.
Second Step - Assume Your Sitting Position
Make sure that you find a sitting position that you are comfortable in. We have dis-
cussed the four most popular sitting positions in this blog post. As a beginner, it’s rec-
ommended that you assume the chair position. To do this, find a stable chair and sit
without your back touching the back support. Lay your feet flat on the ground or find a
stool or cushion that can help you do so.
If you have some experience with meditation already, then the lotus or half lotus sitting
positions are good options to try. It is believed that the lotus position provides for the
most stability and support for the meditator. On the other hand, the half lotus position
provides for some stability but might not be as optimal for longer duration meditations.
The seiza position can be utilized by those who have low back pain.
Third Step - Into The Proper Posture
Keep your spine aligned, making sure that there is a natural curvature to it still. Keep
your head and neck faced forward. Your shoulders should be relaxed but not drooping.
Your hands can be placed above your knees or you can engage it in a mudra of your
choice. You can open or close your eyes, the former is recommended for those who fall
8. asleep easily and the latter is recommended for those who get distracted easily. Finally,
hold on to your mala and we can begin the Om meditation proper.
Fourth Step - Breathing And Mantra
Before chanting your mantra, make sure you have mastered focused meditation through
breathing. For the first few minutes of your practice, aim your focus on your breath. Take
an inhale and slowly release your breath, taking note of the air passing through your
throat into your nostrils. Partake into this exercise for around 10 to 20 breaths or at least
two minutes. You can drop the counting once you have mastered this natural way of
breathing.
Hold onto your mala and begin chanting the Om mantra. As you utter the mantra, make
sure that you track the repetitions using your mala. There is no required pacing for this
step, do so at your own preference and pace. But remember that as you utter the Om
mantra, do not just do so for the sake of repeating. Take into account the significance of
the chant, as you utter the Om syllable, you become one with yourself and with the uni-
verse. Continue doing this until you have completed the mala cycle into the guru bead.
Fifth Step - Ending Your Session
Once you have reached the guru bead, you have completed one mala cycle for Om
meditation. At this point, you can choose to repeat another mala cycle or end your ses-
sion. Do take things slow if you’re a beginner. As a rule of thumb, ten minutes is a good
enough duration for a beginner meditator. As you progress into your practice, you can
increase this duration as you see fit.
As your session ends, divert your attention back to your breathing. Feel the sensations
that the Om meditation has given you. It’s natural to feel sensations around the belly
and around the temporal areas. Breathe deeply and slowly rise from your sitting posi-
tion.
9. Feeling lost and confused about meditation?
Don’t worry as mantra meditation, specifically the use of Om, is one of the easier types
of meditation out there. It doesn’t require any special skills or experience. It helps a per-
son maintain focus, especially those who are new to meditation. Om meditation doesn’t
just have historical roots, it also has been proven to have positive effects in one’s physi-
ological and cognitive functioning. If your intention for pursuing meditation is simply to
relax and calm your mind, Om meditation is a good stepping point.
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