Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is presenting on using guided imagery of a spaceship travel to develop mindfulness in children. Guided spaceship travel involves imagining getting on a spaceship and traveling to another planet where one explores peaceful scenes. Benefits include reducing stress, anxiety and improving sleep. It requires sitting comfortably and closing one's eyes to visualize the journey in detail for 15 minutes before returning home on the spaceship.
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Meditation Trainers
Participants Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction to Meditation………………………….. Page 3
History of Meditation………………… ……………… Page 4-5
Learning Objectives……………………………………... Page 6
Training Plan……………………………………….……….. Page 7-8
Task Analysis……………………………………….……… Page 9-11
General Outline…………………………………………… Page 12
Post Survey………………………………………………….. Page 13
Introduction to Meditation
Have you ever wanted to escape the outside world for just a few minutes? By mastering the art of meditation, you will be able to do that anywhere! Meditation helps with a wide variety of things, from keeping you stress free to helping your bodies immune system. It has the ability to make you AND those around you happier and will also make you feel more connected. Meditation not only helps our mind, but can also reduce aging and improve metabolism, which will help some lose weight. Another proven benefit of meditation is increased memory and attention span.
History of Meditation
Meditation dates back to prehistoric origins confirmed by early religious contexts. We see some of the earliest written records of meditation from Vedantism which comes from Hindu traditions around 1500 BCE. The English word “meditation” stems from meditatum, a Latin term meaning “to ponder.” Although we can’t know when, exactly, people began to meditate, experts agree that the practice probably began many thousands of years ago, before the birth of modern civilization as we know it. If scholars look to establish the origins of meditation, they first have to decipher ancient texts and recorded hieroglyphs to find references to this discipline. Several archaeological findings suggest that hunter-gatherers were participants of some forms of meditation, as were early shamans. Their knowledge was passed down orally from one generation to the next, helping to lay the important foundations of modern meditation. It can be difficult to pin down the origins of meditation because there are so many practices that fall under the “meditation” umbrella. Is it mindfulness? Contemplation? Communion? Chanting? Trance?
Although many forms of meditation can be found in ancient religious traditions around the world, the practice as a component of a spiritual journey is probably most closely associated with Buddhism. The Buddha, who lived and taught in Southeast Asia about 2600 years ago, founded a path that inspired generations of participants to sit in mindful awareness and breathe their way to lasting peace. According to his teachings, meditative concentration is one of three trainings that when practiced together result in awakening, or enlightenment. The other two are proper ethical conduct and the wisdom of seeing things as they really are.
Men and women who gained insight and wisdom by putting the Buddha’s teachings into practice taught others. Seekers would travel to learn from great teachers who often lived in cultures far removed from their own, then bring th.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a professor of psychology in India who specializes in psychometry, positive psychotherapy, and cyber psychology. The presentation discusses strategies to improve emotional wellbeing, including developing a more positive outlook, reducing stress, getting quality sleep, coping with loss, strengthening social connections, and practicing mindfulness. Research shows higher emotional wellbeing is associated with benefits such as reduced health risks, longer life, better relationships and work productivity.
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This document provides 6 exercises to help increase focus during meditation for workplace use: 1) Equal breathing focuses on inhaling and exhaling for equal durations. 2) Observing a still object like a fruit involves focusing attention on the object. 3) Imagining a nature scenario like swaying leaves focuses attention on visualizing the scenario. 4) Repeating a mantra like "Om" focuses attention on saying the mantra. 5) Listening to a single sound like bird chirps focuses attention on the sound. 6) Using the power of smell by focusing on a calming essential oil scent. The goal is to redirect attention when the mind wanders and improve focus, which is essential for meditation's benefits like stress reduction
Time Out - A beginners guide to meditation for self careAndrea Fortuin
This document provides an introduction to meditation for beginners. It defines meditation, discusses who should meditate and why. It offers tips on when and where to meditate, and describes various meditation techniques including breathing, mantra, gazing, sound, and mindfulness meditation. The document emphasizes developing a regular meditation practice and notes that it may take time to overcome challenges like a busy "monkey mind." It encourages experimenting to find techniques that work best for the individual.
The document introduces the Middle Way meditation technique. It was discovered by the Buddha and further explained by LuangPuWatPaknam. The technique focuses on relaxing the body and keeping awareness at the center of the body. It uses three mindfulness tools: focusing on the center of the body, visualization, and mantra recitation. The technique aims to relax the body and mind through simplicity.
In the noisy world, every individual seeking peace and wisdom. However, nothing in this world is easy to achieve, not even a peace. At this moment you need to connect with your inner self to attain peace. Is it easy to attain peace of mind? How can we connect with the inner self? Well, ‘yoga meditation’ is the answer to all the questions.
Meditation looks different for different people, but one thing is for sure: it is quickly gaining popularity in Western culture. It has many professional and personal benefits including increased productivity, reduction of stress and depression, and reduction of troubling physical symptoms such as headaches and muscle tension, to name a few.
This document provides guidance on establishing a daily yoga practice of 10 minutes through simple breathing and posture exercises. It recommends starting with just 2 minutes twice per day and gradually increasing the time. The document then describes essential seated poses, focused breathing techniques, and a mindful "bee breath" practice to help purify and calm the mind. It concludes by challenging the reader to track their time usage to find 10 available minutes each day for yoga.
Research shows that mental skills like imagery and self-hypnosis can improve sports performance and speed up healing. Imagery involves using visualization to mentally rehearse a desired outcome, engaging all the senses to make it feel real. It can be used to practice or review past performances, remembering kinesthetic details to replicate or improve performance. Athletes also use imagery to visualize handling anxiety-producing situations to increase confidence facing similar real situations.
This document provides an overview of yoga, including its origins, main practices, benefits, and techniques. Some key points:
- Yoga originated in ancient India and aims to unite the mind, body, and spirit through physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation.
- Main practices include asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing), and dhyana (meditation). There are also four main paths of yoga: karma, bhakti, raja, and jnana.
- Benefits of yoga include improved physical and mental health, reduced stress, better sleep, and increased flexibility, strength, and awareness. Specific techniques like corpse posture aid deep relaxation.
This document is the June 2015 newsletter of the Ujjain Yoga Life Society International. It contains the following sections:
- Editor's note on the importance of accomplishing tasks completely without lapses, as shown through the Mahabharata story of Duryodhana.
- Welcome note highlighting the focus of this issue on detachment and the relaxation pose "shavasana".
- Profile of the "Yogi of the Month" - Padma Shri H.H. Jagat Guru Amrta Suryananda Maharaja, who has received numerous honors for his work promoting yoga globally.
Guruma discusses the importance of filling one's life with meaningful experiences and knowledge rather than just material pleasures. She emphasizes regularly cleaning and clearing one's heart and soul through daily meditation, just as we clean our homes. Guruma recommends showing gratitude to all who have helped us in life and teaching children the value of being grateful. Consistent meditation, even during difficult times, is key to achieving salvation in this lifetime according to Guruma.
How to Meditate_ A Step-by-Step Guide.pdfKnowing Overt
In today's fast-paced world, it's more important than ever to take care of your mental and emotional wellbeing. Meditation is a simple but powerful tool that can help you reduce stress, increase focus and productivity, and cultivate inner peace and happiness. By following the step-by-step guide provided in this article, you can start your own regular meditation practice and experience the many benefits of mindfulness and relaxation.
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Reducing stress and anxiety is an effective method for increasing your overall health and well-being. By practicing stress reduction techniques, you are improving your overall quality of life and longevity.
This 3-day retreat on the volcanic island of Jeju, South Korea will focus on rebooting one's life through yoga, Zen practices, and exploring the hero's journey. It will be led by yoga instructor Dylan Bernstein and futurist Benjamin Butler. Participants will engage in daily Ashtanga yoga, Zen meditation, nature walks, group dialogues and learn how to incorporate these practices into everyday life. The retreat will be held at a simple guesthouse located on a tangerine plantation, providing accommodations and vegetarian meals for $500 for 3 days or $750 for 5 days.
The document discusses life's purpose and achieving holistic well-being. It states that one's swadharma or purpose is discovering activities aligned with one's nature. This leads to health, happiness, fulfilling dreams, and spiritual realization. Holistic well-being involves physical, mental, financial, social, and spiritual pillars. It provides techniques for each, including identifying strengths and weaknesses, yoga, meditation, financial planning, effective communication, and spiritual practices like forgiveness.
The document provides 11 tips for relaxing when life gets hectic. It suggests embracing places in your neighborhood that help you relax, trying acupuncture to feel rejuvenated, and mixing up your routine with small changes like taking a new route or having breakfast for dinner. Additional tips include visualization, exercising in an enjoyable way, cleaning to reduce clutter, practicing yoga, listening to relaxing music, identifying what you can and cannot control, and finding personalized relaxation methods. The document encourages finding what works best for managing stress.
The document provides 11 tips for relaxing when life gets hectic. It suggests embracing places in your neighborhood that help you relax, trying acupuncture to feel rejuvenated, and mixing up your routine with small changes like taking a new route or having breakfast for dinner. Other tips include visualization, exercising in an enjoyable way, cleaning to reduce clutter, practicing yoga, listening to relaxing music, identifying what you can and cannot control, and finding personalized relaxation techniques. The document encourages finding what works best for managing stress.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a professor of psychology from India who has published many research papers and books. He gave a presentation on cyber anxiety which refers to feelings of tension and worry related to using technology. Cyberchondria is excessive health anxiety from searching medical information online. Cyberphobia is an extreme fear of computers and technology. Common anxiety symptoms include physical signs like increased heart rate and sweating as well as worrying thoughts. Anxiety can also lead to depression, substance abuse, sleep issues and other problems if not managed properly. The causes and strategies for dealing with anxiety were discussed.
The document discusses the neuroscience of stress. It defines neuroscience as the study of the brain and nervous system, and defines stress as feelings of being overwhelmed. It then discusses how stress impacts the brain and behavior in several ways: it can impair memory, change the brain's structure by affecting gray and white matter, increase risk of mental illness, kill brain cells in the hippocampus, and shrink certain brain areas like the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus. The document also examines how stress affects several key neurotransmitters like catecholamines, GABA, dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin, melatonin, and glutamate.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan PhD and Ms. Jothi are the founders of Yellow Pond counselling centre in Tamil Nadu, India. They are positive psychologists who have conducted training and webinars. The presentation discusses the neuroscience of memory, including the different types of memory like sensory memory, working memory, long term memory, explicit memory and implicit memory. It examines the areas of the brain involved in each memory system like the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia and cerebellum. The role of neurotransmitters and long term potentiation in memory formation is also covered.
One of the biggest challenge in front of the teachers is management of students behaviour in the classroom.
In this presentation we tried to make some points to the people who searching answer for the classroom management
ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is a statistical test used to analyze differences between the means of three or more groups. There are two key elements of ANOVA - variation within groups and variation between groups. Types of ANOVA include one-way ANOVA, which compares the means of three or more independent groups, and two-way ANOVA, which estimates how a variable changes according to two categorical variables. Important terms related to ANOVA are means, F-statistics, sum of squares, mean squared error, hypotheses, and group variability.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is presenting on Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique. Jacobson's technique involves tensing specific muscle groups for 5 seconds then relaxing them for 10 seconds, moving sequentially through the body. The technique aims to reduce muscle tension and anxiety by manipulating autonomic responses, increasing opiate production, and promoting immune function. The presentation provides instructions for practicing the technique moving through muscle groups from the feet to the facial muscles.
This document discusses measures of central tendency including the mean, median, and mode. It provides definitions and formulas for calculating each measure. The mean is the average value and is calculated by summing all values and dividing by the total number of values. The median is the middle value when values are arranged in order. The mode is the value that occurs most frequently. The document discusses when each measure is most appropriate to use and provides examples of calculating the mean, median, and mode. It also covers the properties, merits, and demerits of each measure of central tendency.
This document provides an introduction to statistics in psychology. It discusses the origin of statistics, noting that the word comes from the Latin word for state. It then covers the history and development of statistics from the 1600s to present day. Key definitions of statistics are presented. The functions of statistics are listed as collection, classification, condensation, comparison, correlation, and causation. Descriptive and inferential statistics are introduced as the two main branches. Limitations and types of statistics are also briefly outlined.
This document discusses promoting mental health among children and adolescents. It begins by introducing the presenter and their qualifications. It then provides statistics showing that 13% of adolescents have a diagnosed mental disorder and rates of child mental health crises and suicide are rising. Common stressors for children like exposure to violence, academic pressure, and internet addiction are discussed. The document advocates for developing children's cognitive and social-emotional skills. It provides strategies that parents can use to prioritize mental health, teach emotional regulation, problem-solving skills, and build mental strength in children. Key aspects of mental toughness and strength are defined.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a professor of psychology who specializes in psychometry, counseling, and psychotherapy. The document discusses tele counseling, which involves providing counseling services remotely using technologies like phone, video chat, or online messaging. Tele counseling can help increase access to mental healthcare by reducing barriers like transportation, privacy concerns, and stigma. However, it also faces challenges regarding client privacy, building rapport without in-person interaction, and legal/ethical issues of practicing across state lines. The document provides an overview of how tele counseling works, including obtaining consent, booking appointments, conducting sessions, and follow up care.
This document outlines various strategies for managing anxiety presented by Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan. It includes over 50 techniques across multiple slides:
- Deep breathing, muscle relaxation, mindfulness, exercise, and talking to friends are among the strategies discussed for managing physical anxiety symptoms and promoting relaxation.
- Cognitive techniques include challenging negative thoughts, limiting worry time, practicing positive self-talk, and cognitive restructuring.
- Other recommendations involve time management, getting sufficient sleep, seeking social support from friends or support groups, and lifestyle changes like healthy eating and reducing caffeine.
The document discusses the neuroscience of happiness. It defines neuroscience as the study of the brain and nervous system, and how they impact behavior and cognition. Happiness is defined as a state of joy, satisfaction and fulfillment characterized by more positive than negative feelings. The document explores the types of happiness and the reward circuit in the brain associated with experiences that promote happiness like social bonding, altruism and pleasure. It provides references for further reading on the topic.
1) Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a professor of psychology in India who specializes in psychometry and positive psychology.
2) Neuroscience research has found that feelings of gratitude are associated with increased activity in areas of the brain related to learning, decision making, and moral cognition such as the medial prefrontal cortex.
3) Gratitude may impact neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin which are linked to mood improvement and social bonding. Practicing gratitude has been shown to have mental and physical health benefits.
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Psychotherapy is a treatment approach for mental illnesses and disorders of behavior and mind. It involves talking therapies where a trained practitioner supports clients to modify their cognitions, emotions, and behaviors in desirable ways. Some key features of psychotherapy are that it provides a nonjudgmental and supportive environment for clients to discuss problems, explores more satisfactory ways of living, aims to facilitate effective and lasting changes, and involves interactions between the therapist and client that connect psychological theories to help improve client functioning.
Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan is presenting on the topic of introduction to psychotherapy. He has extensive qualifications and experience in the field of psychology. Psychotherapy involves treating mental illnesses and disorders through psychological methods such as talk therapy. It aims to help patients manage symptoms so they can function better. There are different types of psychotherapy based on theoretical approaches, and it can be delivered in individual, group or family settings. The goals of psychotherapy are to facilitate change, enhance well-being, and improve how patients relate to themselves and others.
This syllabus covers the principles and techniques of psychotherapy over 5 blocks. The course objectives are to define psychotherapy and the therapeutic process, explain various therapeutic techniques like psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, and discuss recent trends. The outcomes include evaluating therapies, illustrating therapeutic skills, and analyzing case studies. Blocks I and II address the introduction and objectives and various therapies. Block III discusses related techniques. Block IV covers therapeutic skills like mental status examinations. Block V examines current issues, case studies, and ethics.
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2. About the Presenters
● Dr.Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a
passionate Positive Mental Health
Practitioners from India
● He is the coordinators of the Mental
Health Webinar Series and many
positive online workshops
● He is the founder of Yellow Pond and
Redpond
● He has published many articles in
reputed journals and magazines
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3. Disclaimer
● This presentation is prepared
for learning purpose only and
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● Due recognition was given to all
the material collected from the
various sources.
● Any name or reference is
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● Email -
sureshkumar800@yahoo.com
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8. Benefits of Guided
Spaceship Travel
According to research, guided imagery may help:
● reduce stress and anxiety
● promote relaxation
● Improves sleep
● Degrees pain
● Decrease the symptoms of depression
● ease various symptoms related to stress
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10. Requirement
Guided spaceship travel can be done anytime and
anywhere, and it doesn’t require any special equipment.
In general, here’s what we need:
● a quiet spot
● a comfortable couch, bed, or yoga mat
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11. Step 1
1. Sit or lie down in a quiet, comfortable area.
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12. Step 2
2. Close your eyes. Take several deep breaths. Inhale and exhale deeply
and keep breathing deeply as you continue this relaxation technique.
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13. Step 3
Imagine a spaceship and you are getting in and travelling to a planet you like
the most.
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14. Step 4
You are amazed to see a peaceful scene like a lush forest, majestic mountain
range, or a quiet, tropical beach in the planet and you feel relaxed.
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15. Step 5
Think of the details in the scene. Imagine the sounds, scents, and sensations
of being in this peaceful, calming place.
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16. Step 6
Envision a path in your scene. Picture yourself walking along the path,
imagining the details and sounds as you walk this path.
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17. Step 7
Relax in your scene for several minutes. Continue breathing deeply.
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18. Step 8
You are coming back to your spaceship and ignite the engine to back home
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19. Step 9
After 15 minutes, count to three. Open your eyes
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