1. Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 2015 PIE: Pursuit of Inner Excellence A Practical Approach Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Chennai Session 2 The Right Time, Place and Posture for Meditation www.heartfulness.org 1 Presenter : Date: Saturday, 31st October 2015 Prepared by : : Ms. Nirmala Sundaram

2. The Thought Flow ……. 1.Recap: What is Meditation? 2.The Best Time for Meditation – Video: HFN 4 3.The Right Place for Meditation – Video: HFN 7 4.The Right Posture for Meditation – Video: HFN 6 Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1 st, 2 & 4th Yr 31 st Oct 20152

3. Recap: What is Meditation ? Thinking continuously of any one thing 3 Meditation is nothing but Closing our outer eye and Opening our inner eye. Meditation is different from concentration. When we try to concentrate, the ‘I’ (the self) is there. But when we meditate, we wait for something higher. Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 2015

4. 4 The Best Time for Meditation Play the Video : HFN 4

5. Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 2015 5 Aim & Time for Meditation 1.Meditation aims for balance 2.Balance leads to moderation 3.Meditate when outer world is also in this balanced state 4.Time before sunrise: Perfect Balance. 5.Cool of the night meets the heat of the day. 6.It creates an easy environment 7.We derive maximum benefit from it 1.Meditation aims for balance 2.Balance leads to moderation 3.Meditate when outer world is also in this balanced state 4.Time before sunrise: Perfect Balance. 5.Cool of the night meets the heat of the day. 6.It creates an easy environment 7.We derive maximum benefit from it Video – HFN 4 - The Gist

6. Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 20156 The Right Place for Meditation Play the Video : HFN 7

7. The Right Place for Meditation – Benefits ( Video - HFN 7 ) Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 2015 7 1.Separate place for any activity 2.Right environment is created 3.Power of Thought - Very Potent Energy 4.Special place: Revives a meditative state in our heart. 5.Atmosphere supports our meditation 6.Easier & faster to go into deep meditation 1.Separate place for any activity 2.Right environment is created 3.Power of Thought - Very Potent Energy 4.Special place: Revives a meditative state in our heart. 5.Atmosphere supports our meditation 6.Easier & faster to go into deep meditation

8. The Right Posture for Meditation Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 2015 8 Play the Video : HFN 6

9. The Right Posture for Meditation- Why & How - ( Video – HFN 6 ) Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 20159 1.Before creation, the source was a singularity. 2.The nature of this source is stillness. 3.Posture should create this static condition, both in mind and body. 4.Best posture: cross-legged upright position. 1.Before creation, the source was a singularity. 2.The nature of this source is stillness. 3.Posture should create this static condition, both in mind and body. 4.Best posture: cross-legged upright position.

10. Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 201510 Meditation – The Need of the Hour

11. 11 Session 2 - The Right Time, Place & Posture for Meditation - Physio Saveetha 1st, 2 & 4th Yr 31st Oct 2015

12. 12 Regularity leads to Regulation Practice meditation everyday Use relaxation technique Share with friends and family Keep in touch with our facilitators for any clarifications Regularity leads to Regulation Practice meditation everyday Use relaxation technique Share with friends and family Keep in touch with our facilitators for any clarifications

13. Relax

14. Experience Heartfulness Gently close your eyes and think of the source of light that is already present within your heart. Rather than trying to visualize it, simply tune in to your heart and be open to any experience that you may have. Do this for about 20 minutes. If your mind wanders, gently bring your attention back to your heart. 14

15. Observation 15