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Vedic Meditation Improve Memory Increase Concentration Meditation improves the quality of life Introduction Relevant background and interest Benchmark current state of memory & concentration power Learn meditation techniques Results depend on daily practice. 12 Mins a day (Minimum)
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Vedic Meditation • Improve Memory • Increase Concentration Meditation improves the quality of life Vedics
Introduction Relevant background and interest Benchmark current state of memory & concentration power Learn meditation techniques Results depend on daily practice. 12 Mins a day (Minimum) Vedics
Meditation Benefits Physical & Mental Memory span has been linked to performance on: • intelligence tests • standardized tests • reading skills • problem solving • variety of other cognitive tasks (Miyake & Shah, 1999). Vedics
Physical Benefits Lower pulse rate Lower blood pressure Relaxation response Stress relief Vedics
Mental Benefits * Control over mind and senses. * Aware & in tune with true identity (not as identification such as his body, job, race, religion) * Systematically unfolds one's full potential - enlivening the inner intelligence, - developing higher states of consciousness, - allowing to develop inherent consciousness. * Enlivens orderliness, dynamism, and creativity - resulting in greater effectiveness - success in daily life. Vedics
Benchmarking Test • Memory (Verbal & Spatial) • Concentration Vedics
Learning & Practicing Meditation (3 - One minute Sessions) Grocery List Example: Make things interesting, make it a challenge. Vedics
Summary • Review • Practical ways to apply meditation • Feedback from participants Vedics
Where to Get More Information • Every Thursday 6pm – 7pm (6 weeks) • Give handouts, vedics@egroups.com • Other sources, vedic@uic.edu Vedics