College Axia Material
Appendix A
Meditation Worksheet
Directions: Locate two resources on the Internet that explain meditation techniques. Copy and paste the web address into the top of the matrix.
After reviewing the website, provide a brief summary for each source. Below your summary, list two interesting facts you learned from each site.
Try the techniques you located in your Internet search. Provide a brief description of what happened in your experience.
Be sure to answer the two questions below the matrix also.
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Web Address
(URL):
Summary of
resource:
Two interesting
Facts:
http://www.projectmeditation.org/a_mt2/tai_chi_meditation.html
Known as Movement Meditation Tai Chi is
similar to Yogi because it also incorporates
controlled movement, carefully controlling the
muscles in your body (legs, torso, arms and just
about all other parts of the body. Unlike many
other forms of meditation you are not required to
sit and close your eyes but you must move your
chi through your body to reach points of pain
and rid your body of stress. The Tai Chi has
been around for roughly hundred years and is
known to be an ancient Chinese practice
created to channel your concentration into the
movements of your body and align those
thoughts with focus to the mind.
http://www.mum.edu/tm.html#
Tai Chi meditation is a practice that will continue
to de-stress those who regularly participate. It is
an ancient practice that has been proven. It
encourages movement of the body in alignment
with movement of the chi. Stress will no longer
be a word that is combined with fear and
negativity to those who regularly practice tai chi
meditation.
The study found TM techniques to have markedly better
results in a wide range of criteria related to cognitive
functions, self-actualization (growth toward ones potential),
and mental and physical health.
If youre a person that cannot sit still and
deliberate on what causes your stress, Tai Chi
Meditation will get you where you need to go.
You are sending your chi or life force to all parts
of your body through physical movement which
leaves no room for stress. It is eliminated
through practice of this method.
What happened
after you tried
I was a bit tired however it did wonders for my
back and I was really focused on the movement
which leaves no room for you to think of
anything else. It has its benefits and it is
Based on the ancient Vedic tradition of India passed on for
thousands of generations, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi introduced
Transcendental meditation techniques which take about 20
minutes pre twice day, and are explained as simple, natural,
and effortless. Unlike most techniques Transcendental does
not carry a religions, philosophy or lifestyle and only involves
sitting comfortably with your eyes closed. The site also
mentions over six million people of all ages, cultures, and
religions practice these techniques around the world. There
have been over 600 research studies on the effects of the
transcendental Meditation with positive results on health,
mainly cardiovascular health also helping college students
manage stress.
Neural imaging and EEG studies indicate that TM practice
creates a unique brain pattern: it is the only meditation
technique known to create widespread brainwave coherence.
The TM technique also produces deeper rest than other
practices, and studies show the technique to be more
effective at reducing anxiety and depression and increasing
self-actualization. Vernon Barnes, Ph.D.
Research scientist, Medical College of Georgia; lead
researcher on cardiovascular studies funded by National
Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association.
I will admit I am having a pretty a good considering the fact
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that I was giving a 0 an assignment. I have been upset for the
most part of the day and unable to accept the grade I was
giving however after allow my mind to relax for twenty
1. Do you think meditation leads to heightened sensation and perception? Explain why or why not.
To some degree I believe it helps to rid your mind of unwanted thought while giving you a chance to consider things that may be affected you
both positive and negative. I have never tried any form of mediation and I am shocked that it really eases the mind and can take you from an
angry mindset to positive outlook in 20 minutes. This may have been the most rewarding experience I have had with my eyes closed and I may
consider use this exercise on a regular basis.
2. Have you considered integrating meditation into your own lifestyle? If so, list one strategy for fitting meditation into your schedule. If not,
explain why.
As I mentioned this is my first time doing something like this and I will ensure you it will not be the time. Just off the top of my head I will try to
get a session in maybe after breakfast so that I can begin my day with a clear mind focused on the tasks of the day and if possible after work
to relax not only my mind but body as well and I think the 40 minutes of TM would be the best why for me to get some peace of mind and
avoid me from being work related issues home for day to day.
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