Hw499 unit 5 cam lesson 3
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This lesson focuses on combining yoga and meditation. It discusses how the two practices complement each other by improving both the body and mind. The key principles covered are exercise, relaxation, breathing, and meditation/positive thinking. Practicing yoga with an emphasis on breathing and maintaining focus through meditation can help increase flexibility, release muscle tension, and improve body awareness and energy flow. Incorporating meditation can also clear the mind and foster positive thinking. The lesson provides local resources for yoga studios that include meditation in their practices.
Hw499 unit 5 cam lesson 3
- 1. Unit 5 CAM Project Lesson 3 Yoga Combined with Meditation Lecture Lesson Summary: This lesson will focus on joining the two of Yoga and Meditation together. Also how they complement each other body and mind. Lesson Content: Talk about the principles of Exercise. A 20 minute video complementing the talk today ending with a breathing exercise. Principles of YOGA The first principle is exercise. There are four basic principles of Yoga but none of them are going to work without meditation in some way. Yoga is a series of postures as we now know created to improve strength, flexibility, and balance but one cannot simply focus with meditation as an aspect; a clear mind that know how to keep distractions at bay. As we concentrate on one part of the body, we are sending blood flow to that area and therefor increased blood flow means the cells receive more oxygen and assist the physical effects/benefits of yoga. But before taking a pose that requires balance, an individual must focus the mind on one point and then the ability to hold the pose depends on the individual’s ability to meditate on that one point. A consistent practice can ease the muscles and allows more flexibility. Not to mention that a yoga meditation is totally non-competitive and nonjudgmental. Not only does meditation create a focus to enjoy what the body is capable of but it also allows the mind to enjoy existence. The second principal is relaxation. If you are relaxed in the muscles then this will improve your flexibility, releasing tension stimulates the nervous system and allows us a better body awareness. The third is breathing. The correct yoga breathing expands and warms the lungs. It allows you to control, Prana, or breath energy. It is important to a complete yoga practice. And it is difficult to learn with a mind which is distracted. The fourth is meditation and positive thinking. Meditation is basically the clearing and focus of the mind, but it becomes the gateway for positive thinking. Yes, even for the optimist, negative memories or fears exist. An optimist pays more attention to the positive. Many think optimism is something we are born with. It can be taught and be improved with little practice. Meditation is an exercise in moving the negative thoughts out of the way and allowing positive thoughts to shine. Local Resources: There are a few yoga studios in the area from which all include a meditation of some sort whether it be just through the yoga practice itself or separately: The Windhorse Studio Address: 208 W 9th St, Tyler, TX 75701 Phone: (903) 592-9642 The Yoga Spot Address: 2210 Three Lakes Pkwy #115, Tyler, TX 75703 Phone: (903) 520-7726