MEDITATION

Meditation & Yoga

Set of techniques to encourage a heightened state of awareness.

What exactly does Meditation do?
- Essence of meditation: to produce a state of relaxation, a tranquil mind
- Results in enhanced physical and emotional well-being.

Types of meditation

Mindfulness Meditation: the process of being fully present with your thoughts
Transcendental Meditation: repetition of a Mantra
Guided Meditation: visualize pictures or situations that are relaxing
Vipassana Meditation: see things as they really are
Metta Meditation: practice of directing well wishes toward others
Chakra Meditation: relaxation techniques bring balance and well-being
Yoga Meditation: postures, controlled breathing calm the mind

Benefits

Emotional benefits of meditation include:
  • Increasing self-awareness.
  • Increasing patience and tolerance.
  • Increasing imagination and creativity.
  • Reducing negative emotions.
  • Building skills to manage your stress.
  • Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations.
  • Focusing on the present.
  • Applications

    What is Yoga?

    • Essentially a spiritual discipline based on an extremely subtle science
    • Art and science of healthy living
    • Much more than just physical exercises
    • Brings about perfect balance and harmony between mind and body
    • Prepares the body and mind for meditation

    Benefits

    • Helps manage stress and anxiety, keeps you relaxed
    • Helps in increasing flexibility, muscle strength and body tone
    • Improves respiration, energy and vitality
    • Increases confidence