https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject Made with panache en-us 2016-12-15 15:01:33 UTC 2017-01-05 14:18:53 UTC hello@padlet.com hcps_falikrf1 https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/143863819 2016-12-15 15:26:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/143863819 hcps_mackeysm https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/143864770 Guided Meditation is a process where the listener responds to a practitioner ]]> 2016-12-15 15:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/143864770 hcps_mackeysm https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/144974753 Meditation is a relaxation technique that has been used by different civilizations for thousands of years. Contrary to popular belief meditation is not-
- heightened concentration
- loss of control
- Exercise 
- Mental effort
Instead,  seasoned meditators  often describe it as a "heightened state of awareness" where you become more aware of the everyday processes taking place in your mind and body.]]> 2017-01-02 14:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/144974753 hcps_jacksoja4 https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145066506 While you meditate the overload of information clears, manly the ones that are worsened by stress.
The emotional benefits are:
- reducing negative emotions 
-building skills to manage your stress
- increasing self-awareness 
- gaining a new perspective on stressful situations 
- focusing on the present ]]> 2017-01-03 14:10:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145066506 hcps_falikrf1 https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145066860 1. One very big resource in our community is going to a yoga class! In the Richmond area, there are yoga places called Om On Yoga and Hot House Yoga.

2. Another resource in our community is called Tai Chi Richmond, which is another form of Meditation. This form of meditation helps with balance, strength, and flexibility.]]> 2017-01-03 14:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145066860 hcps_mackeysm https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145067194 - "Meditation Basics." Freemeditationcom Meditation Basics Comments. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Jan. 2017.

"23 Types of Meditation - Find The Best Techniques For You." Live and Dare. N.p., 26 Dec. 2016. Web. 03 Jan. 2017.

"Home." Om On Yoga. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Jan. 2017.

"Taichirichmondva." Taichirichmondva. The Tai Chi Foundation , n.d. Web. 03 Jan. 2017.

"Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Richmond Yoga." Hot House Yoga. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Jan. 2017.]]> 2017-01-03 14:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145067194 hcps_jacksoja4 https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145069501 Meditation is helpful if you have any type of medical condition. 
It may help manage symptoms of:
- asthma
-cancer
-depression 
-sleep problems 
-anxiety 
-high blood pressure 
-heart disease ]]> 2017-01-03 14:20:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145069501 hcps_mackeysm https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145069726 Meditation can release built up tension in the body and ease anxiety. It can help provide a different perspective on situations that cause anxiety and stress. Meditation has also been used to heighten religious experiences. It has even been shown to improve memory and sleep quality.]]> 2017-01-03 14:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145069726 hcps_mackeysm https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145072029 "The Importance of Meditation." The Importance of Meditation. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Jan. 2017.

"Meditation: Take a stress-reduction break wherever you are." Mayo Clinic. N.p., 19 July 2014. Web. 03 Jan. 2017.]]> 2017-01-03 14:28:51 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145072029 hcps_mackeysm https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145073934 2017-01-03 14:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145073934 hcps_mackeysm https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145074557 2017-01-03 14:37:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145074557 hcps_lawrencjs https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145075901 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11YEO0cjmzNeit9GhO5-GCcFLmWuDKhJphTfBD1D6F5I/edit?usp=sharing]]> 2017-01-03 14:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145075901 hcps_mackeysm https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145076042 2017-01-03 14:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/hcps_falikrf1/healthproject/wish/145076042