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Meditation
An exercise of relaxing the body
Quieting the mind and awakening the spirit.
Encourages deepening of consciousness or
awareness
Facilitates a deeper understanding of self and
others.
Also referred as ‘Dhyana’
Meditation Today….
Meditation has been practiced since 1500
Meditation and Breath
In meditative practices the breath is very
important because it is connected to both mind
and body.
When relaxed settled or calm our breath tends
to be more slow deeper and regular.
When Focusing the mind on the continuous
rhythm of inhalation and exhalation provides a
natural object of meditation
Meditation and Types
Meditation techniques have been developed
and practiced over the years. Each has its own
specific techniques and skills that can be
learned.
Types
Concentrative (common used)
Receptive
Reflective
Generative
Concentrative Type
Focused with mind.
Practiced by focusing on the breadth, image,
objective or sound (mantra).
Allows the mind to achieve clarity and
awareness.
Receptive Type
Focused with the moment.
Practiced by attentive to feelings, sensation,
thoughts, image, smell and experiences without
becoming involved in judgement or reaction.
Helps to gain calmer, clearer and more
nonreactive state of mind and being.
Receptive Type
Focused with the moment.
Practiced by attentive to feelings, sensation,
thoughts, image, smell and experiences without
becoming involved in judgement or reaction.
Helps to gain calmer, clearer and more
nonreactive state of mind and being.
Reflective Type
Focused with investigating an idea in a
systematic way.
Uses disciplined thinking and analysis to reflect
upon a compelling question, challenge, idea or
project.
Reflex on a phrase or inspiring idea.
Brings wisdom and insight into all aspects of
our lives
Generative Type
Focused with consciously cultivating and
strengthening specific qualities such as Patients,
Love, Appreciation, Compassion, Humility,
Gratitude & Courage.
Invite us to actively nurture these strengths of
character by thinking, speaking and acting as
though the quality is already fully present and
alive within us.
Meditation & Benefits
Physical, Emotional, Psychological and
Spiritual benefits:
Higher level of energy, Creativity and
Spontaneity, Low blood pressure, Increased
exercise tolerance, Better concentration,
Decrease stress- depression- anxiety, craving for
alcohol and cigarettes, Increase job satisfaction,
Better inter-personal relationship
