meditation

1. MEDITATION

2. Plan
•What is Meditation?
•The benefits of Meditation
•How to practise Meditation?

3. What is Meditation?
• The term meditation designates a mental practice which generally
consists of an attention paid to a certain object, at the level of
thought (meditating on a philosophical principle for example, in order
to deepen its meaning), emotions , from the body. In a spiritual
approach, it can be an exercise, even a path of Self-realization and
awakening.

4. What is Meditation?
• Meditation is at the heart of many spiritual and religious practices such as
those of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity as well as other more
recent forms of spirituality, or even movements sometimes qualified as
sectarian, such as transcendent meditation.
• This practice may seek to produce inner peace, emptiness of the mind,
altered states of consciousness, progressive calming of the mind or even
simple relaxation. Certain meditation techniques, such as mindfulness, can
be used in a therapeutic setting.

5. The benefits of Meditation
• Meditation Reduces Stress and Anxiety
• People around the world have been turning to meditation to release stress, as
research has shown that spending regular, accurate time in meditation can reduce
stress and anxiety. This in turn alleviates stress-related ailments such as high blood
pressure, insomnia, chronic pain and fatigue, while reducing the risk of diseases
aggravated by stress, such as heart disease, digestive disorders and headaches.
• Meditation Relaxes the Body
• We receive more rest in meditation than the same amount of time spent in sleep.
Why? In sleep, we dream. We may have good dreams or stressful ones. The sleeping
body may react to dreams as if awake. We may toss and turn in sleep. In meditation,
though, the body and mind are still. There are no stressful thoughts or dreams in
meditation to which we can react. Thus, it is a time of peace for our body.

6. The benefits of Meditation
• Meditation Improves Concentration
• As our stress levels decrease, we gain more mental clarity, equilibrium, and a sense of balance as we
go about our daily activities. Our concentration and ability to focus is enhanced, and this boosts our
productivity in all endeavors. We are more in control of our reactions and can face conflict and
adversity with equanimity and in a calm manner. Our angle of vision shifts. We see the panorama of
life for what it is, and the little things stop bothering us.
• Meditation Reduces Pain
• Many medical centers and hospitals now offer classes on meditation to reduce stress, eliminate
certain illnesses, and improve health outcomes in patients. Meditation can heal our physical body by
healing our mind and our emotional state. By becoming absorbed within, we divert our attention
from feeling the effects of illness. There is a healing power of the Divine that we can tap into when
we shift our consciousness from the physical body to our spiritual side. We can rise above physical
pain by connecting with the power within in meditation.

7. How to practise Meditation?
• 1) There is no time limit go until you feel the need to stop First, find a
comfortable place where you can sit without distractions for at least 15
minutes. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
• 2) Check in with your body the objective is to be comfortable Sit
comfortably with your back upright and without back support, if physically
possible. Or, if you can stay alert, then you can sit back or recline.

8. How to practise Meditation?
• 3) It takes time to re-train your mind be patient yourself Close your eyes
and focus within. If you find you're thinking of items that will distract
you, it's OK to write them down and empty your mind.
• 4) Give our mind something positive to hold onto Focus your attention:
You can focus on your breathing. Watch your breath, in and out. You can
repeat an affirmation (a positive statement about yourself or life). If you
use affirmations, focus on feeling what it means to you. Using High-Tech
Meditation, you can focus on the music. Listen to every note. If you
notice you're not listening, return your attention to the music.
Alternatively, you can use any other method with which you feel
comfortable.

9. How to practise Meditation?
• 5) Your mind is not your enemy If you notice your mind thinking,
that's normal. Bring your focus back to your technique. You cannot
meditate wrong. Allow whatever experience happens.
• 6) Finish with a loving intention When you have completed your
meditation session, it is a good idea to give yourself a few minutes
to acclimate slowly back into the activities of your day.

10. Conclusion
• You learn to meditate by meditating. The silence and stillness you
experience in meditation and the increased happiness and
diminished stress you experience outside meditation are so
attractive and welcomed that you naturally teach yourself how to go
deeper into that silence and stillness each time you meditate.