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hw499 Unit 8 Assignment Amartinez 2
hw499 Unit 8 Assignment Amartinez 2
Alexander Martinez
14 November 2023
Unit 8 Assignment
for deep relaxation. Mastering Meditation for Relaxation is designed for experienced or beginner
meditation practitioners and will provide all participants with practical techniques and guidance
to create a sense of tranquility and inner peace. Through a combination of meditation theory,
guided meditations, and practical exercises, participants will learn how to crate a personalized
Notes:
- Understanding the basics of meditation is essential to ensure you receive the most benefits
- Meditation:
- Common myths:
- False! Depending on the type of meditation, sometimes it’s good for your
mind to wonder and may provide you with clarity and insight into your thoughts and feelings
- Better sleep
- Breathing techniques
Notes:
at work
- You want to find a comfortable sitting posture because depending on the length of
- Breathing techniques
- Breathing plays a critical role in meditation and relaxation
- align relaxing the body with exhales to fall deeper into rest/relaxation
breaths, strengthens the diaphragm, allows you to use 100% lung capacity (Cleveland Clinic,
n.d.)
- Mindfulness
- Guided
- Mantra
- Movement
- Mindfulness – teaches you to slow down racing thoughts, release negativity, calm
mind, and body by being present and aware of thoughts, feelings, emotions
- Guided – led by an instructor, audio recording, or video. Participants can follow along
- Mantra – repeated word or phrase that has a deeply personal or spiritual meaning to
you
- Progressive muscle relaxation – relaxation technique that helps release body tension
and feel relaxed and calm. Prompts may instruct you to concentrate on specific body parts and
- There are many other techniques including walking, nature, movement (yoga, Pilates)
- Guided meditation
- Reflection
Notes:
- Now let’s try a 10-minute meditation to give you an idea of how a normal guided meditation
session works
- Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZToicYcHIOU
- Please spend the next few minutes writing down your thoughts. How do you feel after the
I want to thank everyone for being a part of this class and being so open to learning about
and experiencing meditation. I challenge you to find time in your days or weeks to take a break
Additionally, this is the conclusion of the three-week course that covered various health
and wellness topics. In lesson 1 we discussed the topic of nutritional health, specifically about
multivitamin supplements. In lesson 2 we discussed mind-body practices and how these practices
support your overall well-being. Here in lesson 3 we dug deeper into mind-body practices and
learned about meditation. I hope these lessons spark your curiosity into the world of
complimentary and alternative medicine and I encourage you to continue this journey. Good luck
Handouts
References
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2022, April 29). A beginner’s guide to
meditation. Mayo Clinic. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/meditation/in-
depth/meditation/art-20045858
Volpe, A. (2023, May 28). A guide to meditation for people who think they can’t meditate. Vox.
https://www.vox.com/even-better/23718805/beginner-guide-meditation-mindfulness-how-
to-meditate