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Diaphragmatic Diaphragmatic Breathing Breathing
And MeditationAnd Meditation
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Diaphragmatic BreathingDiaphragmatic Breathing
Focus on the breathFocus on the breath Where is the diaphragm?Where is the diaphragm? SighingSighing
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MeditationMeditation
Types of MeditationTypes of Meditation Meditation and your Meditation and your
mindmind Positive effects of meditationPositive effects of meditation Making meditation part of your Making meditation part of your
lifestylelifestyle Centering MeditationCentering Meditation
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Types of MeditationTypes of Meditation
Exclusive Meditation (Focused Exclusive Meditation (Focused attention)attention)– Five focusesFive focuses– Transcendental Meditation ( TM )Transcendental Meditation ( TM )– The Relaxation ResponseThe Relaxation Response
Quiet environmentQuiet environment Mental deviceMental device Passive AttitudePassive Attitude Comfortable positionComfortable position
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Types of MeditationTypes of Meditation
Inclusive MeditationInclusive Meditation– Opening up of attentionOpening up of attention
Zen MeditationZen Meditation Mindfulness MeditationMindfulness Meditation
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Meditation and Your MindMeditation and Your Mind
Right-brain/Left-brainRight-brain/Left-brain Effects on the brainEffects on the brain
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Positive Effects of MeditationPositive Effects of Meditation
Decreased oxygen consumptionDecreased oxygen consumption Decreased respiratory rateDecreased respiratory rate Decreased heart rateDecreased heart rate Increased alpha brain wavesIncreased alpha brain waves Decreased blood pressureDecreased blood pressure More stable autonomic nervous More stable autonomic nervous
systemsystem
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Meditation and You: Tips Meditation and You: Tips (Part One)(Part One)
Set a timeSet a time Find a regular placeFind a regular place Wear comfortable Wear comfortable
clothingclothing By physically cleanBy physically clean Avoid meditation after large mealsAvoid meditation after large meals Relax the bodyRelax the body Find a comfortable positionFind a comfortable position
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Meditation and You: Tips Meditation and You: Tips (Part Two)(Part Two)
Decide on a personal mantraDecide on a personal mantra Be an objective witness to thoughtsBe an objective witness to thoughts Accept your meditation as isAccept your meditation as is Gradually transition backGradually transition back Stick with it!Stick with it! Find what works best for you!Find what works best for you!