meditation and the challenges of living with a pacemaker
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MEDITATING YOUR WAY TO A HEART-HEALTHY LIFE. This slideshow was created by Kathleen Todd and Susan Green who teach about the benefits of meditation, particularly as a way of coping with heart health issues. Most of the patients who attend their sessions have had some type of heart rhythm problem that can be possibly be controlled by medication, implantable pacemaker/defibrillators and now a new tool, meditation. For more information about meditation and heart health, you can contact Kathleen Todd through her website: http://kathleentodd.com/TRANSCRIPT
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
Oh My!
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!