Class VIII Health & PE: Practicing Meditation for Well-being

Health & Physical Education – CLASS-VIII – UNIT 4:  MEDITATION

Mediation – Its Types & Way to do

Meditation means training of mind. Meditation can be of following types.

Concentration Meditation

Concentration meditation involves focusing on a single point. This could be done by chanting some mantra, telling beads of rosary. In this type of meditation person let go his/her thoughts. It helps in improving the power of concentration.

Mindfulness Meditation

This encourages the practitioner to observe wandering thoughts as they pass through the mind. It helps in directing the thoughts in particular patterns.

Benefits of Meditation

• Lowers blood pressure
• Improves blood circulation
• Lowers heart beat
• Lowers anxiety
• Brings down level of stress.

How to start doing Meditation

1. Choose some convenient time: The time chosen should be when you are not likely to be disturbed by anybody or anything.
2. Choose a quiet place: The place for doing meditation should be quiet and peaceful and there should not be any disturbance.
3. Correct Posture: Sit straight with your spine erect; keep your shoulders and neck relaxed, and eyes closed throughout the process.
4. Empty Stomach: Meditation should be done before having meals.

How to Meditate

1. Sit comfortably with a light stomach.
2. Close your eyes.
3. Breathe naturally.

Start with two to three minutes and then increase it gradually.

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