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Can children learn to meditate?

As meditation becomes more and more popular among adults, teaching meditation to children is being promoted as a way to create centeredness and focus at a tender age. Yet many teachers and parents recognize the difficulty of a young child to silence the mind and sit still. As a result, a variety of “children’s meditations” are being invented that often use imagination, focusing on the breath or trying to find stillness within. Unwittingly, these practices have been introduced to children without any track record of success and little if any scientific research on the effects they may have on a child’s brain and development.

Some parents may wonder: should children be taught to discipline their minds or channel their imagination for specific purposes? At what age is it appropriate for my child to meditate? What kind of practice is safe and effective for children? Is there any tradition, precedence or scholarly authority behind the practice of children’s meditation? Is meditation something I can teach my child, or do along with them? The ancient, venerated Vedic Tradition of meditation prescribes different practices at specific stages of development in the child’s life. Because very young children are still integrating their inner world with the outer world around them, they may find it difficult to practice a meditation that requires them to sit still or inhibits their natural inclination to know and discover. Attempts to settle a child through directing their attention to breathing or trying to create inner silence may instead cause strain and frustration for the exuberant, growing child.

One technique of meditation that has been successfully introduced to many middle and high schools throughout America and around the world is the Transcendental Meditation technique. Based on the broad spectrum of scientific research on the effectiveness of the TM technique for students, [1] educators have felt confident that the Transcendental Meditation program is a safe and reliable practice to help children cope with stress and improve learning ability [2] and behavior [3]. Over 140,000 school children around the world have learned the TM technique in the past three years.

Science has looked at what happens in a the brain during the practice of the TM technique. Findings indicate a healthy development of coherence and balance between all parts of the brain, with increased activation of the pre-frontal cortex [4], the part of the brain responsible for discrimination and higher reasoning. Notably, this type of holistic brain functioning is not found while a child is studying, playing, watching TV, or listening to music; nor does this balanced, holistic brain functioning come about through other types of meditation exercises, such as minding the breath, visualizing, or directing the imagination. All such activities activate specific areas of the brain. Only the meditative state associated with ‘transcending’ during TM practice has been found to activate the entire brain in this holistic way.

Practice of the TM technique not only stimulates brain development and learning ability in children, but also provides natural relief from stress, anxiety, [5] depression [6] and fatigue. “One of the best-documented ways to address anxiety in children is to teach them to deeply relax themselves. Children and adolescents often encounter stress at home and at school” says Dr. William Stixrud, clinical neuropsychologist and faculty at the Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C.. “If you can effectively treat a child’s anxiety problems, you significantly decrease the likelihood that they’re going to develop depression, or addictive behaviors, or other kinds of mental health problems. Transcendental Meditation becomes a very important tool, not only in the treatment of children with anxiety problems, but also in the prevention of anxiety disorders.”

Reducing stress [7] and increasing inner happiness increases flexibility, social abilities and self esteem. Children who find approval from within rather than needing it from the outside, are less influenced by peer pressure. Cultivating the practice of meditation can become a valuable tool that a child uses as he matures, preparing him to meet the stresses and challenges of adulthood.

What is the appropriate time in a child’s development to sit and practice eyes-closed meditation? According to the tradition of the Transcendental Meditation program—the Vedic Tradition—no sooner than ten years of age. Starting with just a few minutes morning and afternoon, children ten and older find the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique easy to master because it doesn’t require focus, concentration or that they sit still. Even children with ADHD are able to practice this meditation successfully [8].

What about children under ten? A special practice appropriate for the developmental stage of early childhood it is the Maharishi Word of Wisdom technique. This eyes-open meditation can be learned by children starting at ages three to four.This practice strengthens the mind and stabilizes the emotions of the young child. The children’s TM technique is practiced a few minutes each day with eyes open, while the child is quietly engaged in easy, natural activities such as walking or coloring. The children’s technique has been found to promote balance in mind and body and integrate the child’s nervous system. [9] The child grows in stability in relation to the outer world and does not become introverted or withdrawn by attempting many such meditative practices that would be unatural for them.

Children benefit most from meditation when their parents are also meditating. A family that meditates together typically finds that their home life grows more harmonious and blissful. There’s more time for nourishing interactions when stress is released during meditation instead of outbursts and arguments.

So what will it be for your children, zoning out in front of the TV, or a few minutes of daily meditation?

1. Broader comprehension and improved ability to focus Perceptual and Motor Skills (39: 1031–1034, 1974) Increased calmness Physiology & Behavior (35: 591–595, 1985) Improved Academic Performance. Education 107 (1986): 49–54; Education 109 (1989): 302–304; Modern Journal of Social Behavior and Personality 17 (2005): 65–91.

2. Nidich S.I., et al. School effectiveness: Achievement gains at the Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment. Education 107: 49-54, 1986. Fergusson L.C. Field Independence and art achievement in meditating and nonmeditating college students. Perceptual and Motor Skills 75: 1171-1175, 1992.

3. Barnes V.A., et al. Impact of stress reduction on negative school behavior in adolescents. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 1:10, 2003.

4. Increased EEG Coherence during Transcendental Meditation. International Journal of Neuroscience 14: 147–151, 1981.

5. Dillbeck M.C. The effect of the Transcendental Meditation technique on anxiety level. Journal of Clinical Psychology 33: 1076-1078, 1977.

6. Decreased depression and Transcendental Meditation Journal of Counseling and Development (64: 212–215, 1985)

7. Barnes V. A., et al. Impact of Transcendental Meditation on cardiovascular function at rest and during acute stress in adolescents with high normal blood pressure. Journal of Psychosomatic Research 51, 597-605, 2001.

8. Use of the Transcendental Meditation technique to reduce symptoms of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) by reducing stress and anxiety. Current Issues in Education: Volumn 10, 2008. 9. Alexander C.N., et al. Effect of Practice of The Children’s Transcendental Meditation Technique on Cognitive Stage Development: Acquisition And Consolidation of Conservation, Journal of Social Behavior and Personality, 17, 21-46, 2005.

About the Author

Jeanne Ball earned a Ph.D from Maharishi European Research University and has over 35 years of experience in teaching Transcendental Meditation to children and adults of all ages and backgrounds, specializing in ADHD, ADD, addiction recovery, anxiety, depression, hypertension and other stress related disorders. The David
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How Long Should You Meditate?

How long you like to meditate each day depends on you. A good beginning is 10 to 15 minutes per day. You might find that you naturally prolong your meditation time by adding five minutes here and there. Another way to expand the time you meditate is to set a goal of adding five minutes each week until you adopt a natural rhythm of twenty to thirty minutes. One of the pitfalls of beginning meditators must be too ambitious. Trust your intuition and start off with an amount of time that feels comfortable for you.

Advanced meditators normally spend an hour per day in meditation. If you can gradually work up to forty or sixty minutes the better your progress will be. Consistency brings remarkable long-term benefits.

The key is to do it every day. The effects of self meditation are cumulative. Richard Davidson, a professor of psychology and psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin says, “Modern neuroscience is showing that our minds are as plastic as our bodies. Meditation can help you train your mind in the same way exercise can train your body.” Therefore, each and every minute you meditate you’re enhancing the biochemistry of your brain, building muscles that increase your mental, emotional and spiritual potential.

Sit, Breathe and Relax When you meditate, take long slow deep breaths. Send the breath deep into your abdomen and then breathe out. Each time you breathe in imagine cleansing energy infusing your body. When you breathe out, ask your body to release your tension and stress.

Tips: To quiet a busy mind count each exhalation, beginning with one going up until ten, then begin the cycle all over again. If you forget where you are, go back to one and start again. Practise for ten minutes to slow down mental activity. From the beginning many thoughts will come and go. When you realise you are thinking, bring your attention back to your breath. Linger on the peaceful space that lies between your thoughts. In due time the space will expand.

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Cure Yourself Using Biofeedback

If you are looking to improve health, try using your mind. Through biofeedback, health is improved without the use of medication. The ability to use mind power in this way has been demonstrated in numerous scientific research studies. In fact, research has shown that biofeedback helps control or remedy approximately 150 different medical conditions, such as hot flashes, asthma, irritable bowel syndrome, Reynards disease, headaches, incontinence, high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, epilepsy, and side-effects of chemotherapy, such as vomiting and nausea.

1. What Is Biofeedback?

Biofeedback involves teaching the body to control involuntary responses, such as blood pressure, brain activity, heart rate, and muscle tension. Through these techniques, a person can treat both physical and mental health problems. Biofeedback can also help prevent health problems and provide the practitioner with overall improved health and a greater sense of well-being. Through the use of biofeedback, a person can potentially eliminate the need to use medication. Similarly, biofeedback can help treat illnesses that have been unresponsive to medication.

2. How Does It Work?

A person can be trained in biofeedback with the help of a therapist specially trained in the field. Generally, a session for training in biofeedback takes 30 to 60 minutes. During one of these sessions, the therapist places electrical sensors on different parts of the body in order to monitor the way the body responds to stress. These responses, such as muscle contractions, will trigger a response with the equipment being used for monitoring, such as a beeping sound. In this way, the person being trained in biofeedback can begin to make associations between the bodys responses with the way the body is functioning.

3. Biofeedback Applications

During a therapy session, the person being trained in biofeedback attempts to adjust his bodys responses. The person receives continual feedback from the equipment being used. If the body continues to react in an adverse fashion, the beeping number of beeping sounds might increase. This means the problem is getting worse. If the beeping decreases, the problem is getting better. In this way, the person learns what activities help reduce the problem and what activities aggravate it.

4. The Biofeedback Process

There are many different types of machine used to help in the biofeedback process. An Electromyogram (EMG) uses sensors or electrodes to measure tension in muscles. This is especially helpful in learning how to control grinding of teeth and to relax muscles, particularly in the head, back, and neck. It can also help with illnesses that become worse in stressful situations, such as ulcers and asthma. By using an EMG, the person learns to recognize these feelings early and is then able to control the feelings of tension immediately.

5. Monitoring Biological Signals

You can also moniter the body’s temperature by using sensors. Often, body temperatures drop when under stress. Therefore, a low temperature indicates a need to begin performing relaxation techniques. This type of biofeedback is especially helpful for people with Reynards disease or who suffer from migraines. Other sensors can be used to measure sweat glad activity. This is called Galvanic Skin response training. Excessive perspiration can be a sign of anxiety. Understanding this form of biofeedback and how the body reacts can help control anxiety, as well as phobias and stuttering.

6. The EEG

An Electroencephalogram (EEG) can also be used in biofeedback training. The EEG is capable of monitoring brain waves. These brain waves are connected to a variety of mental states, including relaxation, wakefulness, and calmness. A qualified biofeedback therapist can be found by contacting the Biofeedback Certification Institute of America (BCIA). The BCIA can provide names of certified therapists in specific areas of the United States.

7. Treating Heart Disorders

Biofeedback has also been used to help treat stroke victims who have lost movement in their muscles. In addition, psychologists use biofeedback to help east anxious clients and many specialists use biofeedback to help patients learn to deal with pain. Cardiac arrhythmias, high and low blood pressure, epilepsy, and digestive system disorders have also been successfully treated with biofeedback.

8. It Works

Patients say biofeedback works for them. It’s all about undertstanding your body and learning to read yourself by a guide to show you how to do it in the first place.

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Mind Exercises To Get Over Bad Memories

Ending a relation especially during a breakup is a severe feat to carry through. Even So, there are a few points and ideas that will get you make it less problematic and more immediate. Sure getting over a break up becomes more pleasing with time but you can affect that time proceed sleeker by keeping a self-confident attitude and focusing on you. Getting over a break up is in reality an ideal time to focus on your life and on bettering yourself.

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While getting over a depressing break up it may be tantalising to continue contact the person you broke up with and ask why or endeavor to put the bits back together. This is the creepiest thing you desire to play because it keeps the person clear in your mind. You need a little space to gain some position, analyze your feelings and think what was wrong from a viewless perspective. Under no circumstances should you encounter in sexual activity with your ex.

If you are attempting to get over a break up, take care of with your emotions as a basic strategy. You may feel wrath, sadness, and guilty conscience. If you require a good scream for awhile, don?t be afraid to do so. It can be releasing. Your friends and family are there to aid you so use them. Verbalize to them about your damage and take heed to their advice. Sometimes the least expected person can give a fresh view on things and make you feel better. If nothing else materialises, you can be kept occupied with their company so you are not always thinking of your ex

Work on your life. While getting over a break up, it is the perfect time to worry about your desires and wants. Who gives care what your ex believes? Do you need to cut your hair, get new clothes, take a course or make some modifications in your life? This is a perfect time to do those things. Pamper yourself a little while. You may not have bought a new clothing last month but treat yourself now. You will look a lot more intimate. Don?t exaggerate it, though, or your money issues might supersede your relationship agonies! To deal with an emotional separation is not simple, but with a few hints and ideas, on steps to cope with a break up it is attainable.
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The Firepit and its use in Promoting Better Mental Health

A wonderful way to add some fun and usefulness to your backyard or back porch would be to add a pretty fire pit to your home, and most people realize that the fire pit is not only enjoyable, but helps them to relax. Homeowners can benefit from fire pits for psychological and utilitarian seasons. Working people need a comfortable home so they can get rejuvenated for the next day, and a fire pit can help.

There is a unique comfort in gathering around a campfire at the end of a long day of outdoor activities, as most people who spend time out in the woods would testify. While challenging to put into words, there is a mesmerizing quality to a slowly burning fire that calms the mind of all it’s daily droning and chatter. Having a firepit at your home allows you to enjoy this clearing effect of a campfire in your own back yard.

People enjoy spending some time in front of their fire pit to practice simple meditation exercises. Experienced meditators and newcomers will enjoy how a fire pit stimulates mindfulness. Relaxing by a fire has also been shown to benefit a person’s mental health by reducing stress.

However, it is not necessary to practice true meditation to realize the mental health benefits of owning and using a fire pit. Just burning a fire in one of these machines while your family is settling down for the evening or you have some guests coming to your home for a little gathering can actually set the mood. Whenever there is a lull in conversation and people let their eyes settle on the fire, sharing that quiet moment together can be quite soothing.

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