George Mason University Types of Meditation Practices Discussion

Commit to carving out a time to meditate (10 minutes or more) for the next 5 days. Avoid using meditation to help you fall asleep. Don’t associate meditation with sleep.

• Find quiet place with minimal distractions
• Sit in a comfortable, relaxed position
• Gently close eyes or relax focus on something

You can choose to follow one of the specific types of meditation practices discussed in your book, follow along with a recording, or just focus on your breathing.

After the 5 days of meditation, write a reflection (250-300 words) on your experience with meditation. Ideas to focus on …. What type of meditation did you experiment with? Did you find it easy or difficult? How did you feel during and after the meditation? What things did you notice happening while you meditated (mental, emotional, physical)? Thoughts, concerns, or insights you had about your experience meditating.

The Practice of Mindfulness (17:07)

TEDxSunsetPark – Diana Winston – The Practice of Mindfulness (Links to an external site.)All It Takes is 10 Minutes (9:24)

All it takes is 10 mindful minutes | Andy Puddicombe (Links to an external site.)

Types of Meditation

Review PowerPoint Slides on Chapter 21 – meditation_chapt21.pdf

28 Meditation Techniques – https://positivepsychology.com/meditation-techniques-beginners/ (Links to an external site.)

Mantra Meditation

Using a Mantra for Meditation – mantra_handout.docx

Guided Mantra Meditation (12:00)
Guided Meditation Using a Mantra to Set Your Intentions (Links to an external site.)Mindful Breathing (10:00)

Mindful Breathing Meditation (10 minutes) (Links to an external site.)Chakra Meditation & info.

Beginner Article about 7 Chakras – https://www.healthline.com/health/fitness-exercise/7-chakras#Chakra-101 (Links to an external site.)

10 Minute Chakra Meditation (Daily Recharge) ?? 528HZ (Links to an external site.)

Mindful Meditation (10 min)

Mindfulness Meditation – Guided 10 Minutes (Links to an external site.)

Walking Meditation Explanation (5:30) – You do not need to play this each time you do walking meditation. It is more an explanation of practice (see PP slides as well)

https://jackkornfield.com/walking-meditation-2/