1. Presents
An Intro To Meditation

2. JackiMcLenaghan

3. Benefits of Meditation
* Improved sleeping patterns
* Normalizes Blood Pressure
* Strengthens Immunity
*Creates an overall sense of wellbeing
* Decreases Stress
* Quiets breathing
* Decreases Heart Rate
* Reduces Anxiety

4. Styles of Meditation
Visual Guided Mantra
Moving
Breath
Awareness

5. Preparation for Meditation
COMFORT IS
EVERYTHING
It is ok to move during
meditation
Create a space
-Eliminate disruptions
Most meditations are
done with eyes closed
Meditate in a seated
position if you are able
Burn Incense if you enjoy it

6. EXPERIENCES DURING MEDITATION
SLEEP
SILENCETHOUGHTS

7. SLEEP
Your body is catching up
Lifestyle
Mental association
Physical conditions

8. Types of Thoughts
Trains of Ideas
Colors
Awareness of
moods/emotions
Pictures
Sensations
Sounds inside or outside
of your body

9. SILENCE
Physical
Relaxation
Commit to
sit
Meditation
modality
Gap