Meditation Monday
Seated Shavasana Meditation
Sit in a comfortable position.
Starting with the feet, bring your awareness to your toes. Wiggle your toes and then tell them gently to relax. Move up to your calves, move them slightly then tell them softly to relax. Move through each of the following body parts:
The knees – Relax
The hips – Relax
The buttocks – Relax
The abdomen- Relax
The Chest – Relax
The Internal Organs – Relax
The arms – Relax
The Hands – Relax
The Back – Relax
The Shoulders – Relax
The Neck – Relax
The Head – Relax
The Face – Relax
The Mind – Relax
Benefits of Meditation
Many studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of meditation. Some of these benefits include: lowering cholesterol levels, reversing arteriosclerosis (hardened arteries), lowering blood pressure levels, reducing angina (chest pain), lowering levels of stress hormones in the blood, lessening fatigue, altering brain wave patterns reflective of a calmer state, lessening anxiety and depression, reducing insomnia, improving muscle and joint pain, strengthening the immune system, lessening craving type behaviors like smoking, and increasing overall confidence, awareness and general health.