MEDITATION
MEDITATION
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.
Simple meditation in every day lifeDay dreamingSports/ physical
activityClose readingListening or playing musicstudying
Different types of meditation thought processesBreathing:
concentration on relaxation of the body and rhythm of your
breathing.Conceptual : concentration on a philosophical
conceptPhysical : 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 visionMantra: repetition of a word,
phrase, hymn or prayer to clear the mind.
Behind meditationStress reliefAnger managementControl over
anxietyImproved awareness, and concentrationImprovement of
cognitive skills
BENEFITSHigher levels of energy , creativity and spontaneity
Lower blood pressureIncreased exercise tolerance Better
concentrationDecreased stress, depression and anxietyFewer cravings
for alcohol and cigarettesIncreased job satisfactionBetter
relationships with others
MEDITATION FREQUENCYAVERAGE MINDFULNESS SCORE
Religion and meditationHINDUISMBUDDHISMTAOISMCHRISTIANITYMany
godsBelief in BuddhaThe wayBelief in ChristChakras, healing,
promotion of strong mental and physical conditionAwareness and
mantra techniques are emphasizedBuddhist, meditation, chakra,
concentration and focus on chakraPrayer and hymnsyogaGoal is
enlightmentConcentration on inner selfchurch
How can meditation help college students Time managementAssists
with addictionsMindful eating and body satisfactionAthletic
performanceStress reduction and sleepAcademic performanceEnhance
immune systemDeveloping a deeper sense of compassion and
forgiveness for others.
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