Meditation

Meditation is a mind, body practice that has a long history of use for increasing calmness and physical relaxation, improving psychological balance, coping with illness, and enhancing overall health and well-being. (NIH, 2020). Meditation is a beneficial coping mechanism for individuals diagnosed with PTSD as it increases the quality of life, enjoyment and satisfaction, people’s quality of sleep and social functioning. Meditation can also help with PTSD symptoms, stress and anxiety (Fiore, R. Tosti, E, 2013).  

A few examples of meditative techniques and their origins are:

• Zen meditation (Buddhism)
• Mindfulness meditation (Buddhism)
• Mantra meditation (Hinduism)
• Yoga meditations (Hinduism)
• Taoist meditations (China)
• Contemplative prayer (Christianity)

(Mckenzie, 2019)

Please see below a variety of meditation videos. The first is providing 3 strategies on how to meditate. The videos all have a different time frame and ton of voice. Please choose one that allows you to feel the most relaxed while you go through this meditative journey.

Brettlarkinyoga How to meditate: A complete Guide for Beginners, 2017

Yoga with Kassandra, Easy Guided Meditation for Beginners- 15 min Meditation for Clarity & Relaxation, 2017.

Lizzy Hill, Yoga Nidra 20 minute Guided Meditation, 2017.

Goodful, 5- Minute Meditation You Can Do Anywhere, 2019.

Great Meditation, A Powerful 10 Minute Guided Medication, 2017.

Jason Stephenson. Mindfulness Meditation for Beginners, 2017.

Jason Stephenson. PTSD Visualization: for Trauma Relief & Healing (Spoken Meditation), 2015.