Episode 72 How To Teach Meditation in Sessions: Solo Episode by Chris McDonald
Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga · Chris McDonald, LCMHCS
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Show Notes
Are you ready to integrate meditation into your practice? Are you unsure about how to start teaching clients how to meditate?
IN THIS PODCAST:- What is meditation? 1:16
- Figuring out the best way to teach meditation 5:25
- What is Concentrative Meditation 11:38
- What is Mindfulness Meditation? 19:35
What Is Meditation?
- What meditation is NOT!
- Overcoming obstacles by being consistent in your meditation practice
- Engaging in the present moment without trying to change anything
- What is the importance of meditation and the benefits from it
Figuring Out The Best Way To Teach Meditation
- The importance of setting up an invitation to your clients
- Setting up the appropriate space for you and your client to begin the meditation process
- Finding and practicing the appropriate voice for each client during guided meditation
- Why it is important to let go of any projected outcome in guided meditation
What Is Concentrative Meditation?
- Integrating sound into concentrative meditation
- Teaching clients to use their breath as an anchor in concentrative meditation
- Techniques for using Mantra in meditation
- How to use an image in concentrative meditation
What Is Mindfulness Meditation?
- What is "Noting?"
- Noticing our thoughts without judgment
- Using imagery in mindfulness meditation
- Mindfulness meditation walkthrough
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