Meditation

Why Your Brain Loves Meditation

Meditation and The Brain

• Different types of meditation affect different areas of the brain
• Calms both the mind and the body 
• Organises our thoughts
• Allows us to see and think more clearly
• Raises self-awareness for a sound mind and body
• Leads one to a positive life

              1.Teaches compassion 
              2.Teaches empathy
              3.Teaches mindfulness

Boost your spiritual power. Relax and take control of your thoughts. Give your spirit the strength to face the day with confidence and a positive attitude.

Meditation Practices to Help You Be At Peace

Presence

• Affects one's awareness 
• Trains the mind to focus
• Includes breathing meditation and walking meditation practices.

Affect

• Extends one's compassion to love others and love one's self.
• Focuses on loving kindness meditation.

Perspective

• Increases awareness that one's thoughts are different from others
• Observing and categorizing one's own thoughts during meditation

How Your Brain Changes After Meditating for One Year

After 1 Week

• Reduces stress and anxious feelings
• Gives you a feeling of
• relaxation

After 40 Days

• Better clarity of mind 
• Better dream recall
• Easier to recognise symbols in your life
• More positive attitude

After 2 Weeks

• Meditation feels natural, and a part of your daily routine

After 1 Year

• More productive
• Better success in meeting goals
• More self-discipline 
• Less affected by ups and downs
• Higher value of yourself and your time
• More compassionate
• More grateful 
• Overall less anxiety

How to Practice Mindfulness Meditation

1. Set a timer for five minutes to start.(You have one on your smart-phone)

2. Sit with your spine erect (straight). Posture is important.

3. Notice and then concentrate on your breath as best as you can.

4. Your mind will go crazy. It doesn't like this (that's your ego)

5. Notice your mind going crazy, then return to your breath.

6. Your mind will go crazy again.

7. Again, return to your breath.

8. It's all about returning to your breath.

9. Repeat this until the timer goes off.

Seven Chakras

1.THROAT CHAKRA (Vishuddha)

• I SPEAK THE TRUTH
• I LIVE AN AUTHENTIC LIFE
• MY VOICE MATTERS
• MY VOICE IS CLEAR
• I HAVE INTEGRITY
• I AM OPEN AND HONEST
• I SPEAK WITH LOVE

2.CROWN CHAKRA ( Sahasrara)

• I AM DIVINE BEING
• I AM ONE WITH ALL THAT IS
• I AM INFINITE & BOUNDLESS
• I AM ENLIGHTENED
• I AM SPIRITUAL BEING
• I AM AT PEACE
• ALL IS WELL

3.THIRD EYE CHAKRA (Ajna)

• I FOLLOW MY INTUITION
• I AM INSIGHTFUL
• I SEE CLEARLY
• I THINK CLEARLY
• I TRUST MY DECISIONS
• I NURTURE MY SPIRIT
• I AM AWARE OF MY DREAMS

4.SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA (Manipura)

• I FEEL MY OWN POWER
• MY POTENTIAL IS UNLIMITED 
• I HONOR MYSELF
• I ACCOMPLISH TASKS EASILY
• 1 ACT WITH COURAGE
• I HAVE SELF-CONFIDENCE
• I AM STRONG

5.HEART CHAKRA (Anahata)

• I LOVE MYSELF AND OTHERS
• I AM EXPRESSION OF LOVE
• I AM WORTHY OF LOVE
• I FORGIVE MYSELF & OTHERS.
• I FOLLOW MY HEART
• I RELEASE ALL FEAR
• I AM PEACEFUL

6.ROOT CHAKRA (Muladhana)

• I AM CENTRED & GROUNDED
• I LOVE BEING IN MY BODY 
• I HAVE EVERYTHING I NEED
• I AM CONNECTED TO NATURE
• I AM SAFE
• I AM PRESENT & AWARE
• I AM OPEN TO ABUNDANCE

7. SACRAL CHAKRA (Svadhisthana)

• I EMBRACE MY SEXUALITY
• I HONOR MY DESIRES
• I AM PLAYFUL
• I DESERVE TO ENJOY LIFE
• I AM CREATIVE AND JOYFUL
• I AM PASSIONATE
• 1 EXPRESS MY EMOTIONS

Align your Chakras with & yoga

1. Root-"I am strong, grounded, and protected at all times. I am connected to the present moment."
2. Sacral-"I allow my emotions to flow through me in a healthy way. My body is sacred and I am living with creativity and passion."
3. Solar Plexus-"I am confident and respect myself at all times. I am courageous,whole, and capable."
4. Heart-"I give and receive love effortlessly. I have the courage to listen to and honor my heart."
5. Throat-"My voice matters and I speak with truth. I can easily express myself and I live in authenticity."
6. Third Eye-"I trust my wisdom and intuition. I see and think clearly."
7. Crown-"I seek experiences that nourish my spirit. I trust the guidance of something or someone bigger than myself."

6 STEP BASIC BREATH AWARENESS MEDITATION

Breath awareness is a simple but powerful breathing meditation technique that puts the mind back into contact with the breath. It will make you more aware of your body and your physical being, and it will focus and relax your mind.

1.Set a timer for 3 minutes-Make sure you're in a space free from distractions and that the temperature of the room is comfortable for you. Choose a comfortable place to sit.

2.Sit comfortably with your eyes closed-Focus your attention on the present moment... on sights, sounds and sensations. Thoughts will come up; simply ask these thoughts to slow down.

3.Focus your attention on your breath-Observe your breath moving smoothly in and out of your body. Just simply observe it, like sitting on the shore of the ocean watching the waves coming and going.

4.Bring your mind back to the breath-When your mind wanders, you may momentarily forget to focus on your breath. Simply bring your mind back to the present moment and back to your breath. Always return to the breath.

5.Let go of thoughts and feelings-When thoughts and feelings come up, observe them, but do not attach to them. Non-attachment is observing from a distance. Just let the thoughts and feelings go. It's just a thought; nothing more.

6.Continue the meditation-For 3 minutes, continue in this manner. Simply relax, breathe, focus, and let go, repeating the steps as necessary. Relax. Breathe. Focus. Let go.

Meditate. Submit yourself. Free your mind from worries.

Leave no room for depression and anxiety.

Discover your true potential and increase your self awareness