Meditating your way to a heart healthy life!Kathleen Todd, MSWSue Green

Kathleen Todd Kathleen Todd is a life coach and licensed

clinical social worker who has worked as a healing professional for the last 30 years.

Having practiced meditation for decades, Kathleen teaches individuals and groups ways to use relaxation and meditation in their daily lives.

Find Kathleen: KathleenTodd.com

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Houston You Have a Problem!

Slow Things Down

What is Meditation? Meditation is a practice of quieting the

mind.

One of the key words is PRACTICE.

Meditation is not religion

Yet, interestingly Meditation is part of every religious tradition.

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem Sense of calm

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem Sense of calm True Happiness

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem Sense of calm True Happiness Balance emotions

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem Sense of calm True Happiness Balance emotions Open mindedness

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem Sense of calm True Happiness Balance emotions Open mindedness Compassion and Love

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem Sense of calm True Happiness Balance emotions Open mindedness Compassion and Love Increase immune function

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem Sense of calm True Happiness Balance emotions Open mindedness Compassion and Love Increase immune function Decrease Stress

Benefits of Meditation Mental Clarity Self esteem Sense of calm True Happiness Balance emotions Open mindedness Compassion and Love Increase immune function Decrease Stress Improve health 

Meditation and your body Meditation can also bring about

physiological changes, which can have important health benefits.

These changes include lowered blood pressure, reduced levels of stress hormones and increased levels of chemicals in the brain that enhance mood stability.

Meditation and emotional well-being When you meditate, you clear away the

information overload that builds up every day and contributes to your stress.

Emotional benefits of meditation

Gaining a new perspective on stressful situations

Building skills to manage your stress

Increasing self-awareness

Focusing on the present Reducing negative

emotions

Mindful Meditation made easy

It doesn’t have to be difficult.

It should be easy and peaceful.

Do not set your mind on how long it should be.

Start with 5 minutes then move to longer times.

Let’s get started

Sit in a comfortable area. Cross your legs and close your eyes. Keep your back straight and head erect.

You can use a wall for support. Inhale deep into your stomach and

exhale out through the mouth. Hold the inhalation for a count of 3 and

exhale.

Thoughts … or ‘monkey mind’

Random thoughts will happen.

Don’t fight them; let them be.

Meditation is always working.

Meditation for Life Change will come when you least expect

it. Practice absolutely makes it easier and

gives you more control over your health. Be a patient patient. And you can meditate ANYWHERE!