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.

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