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A Note for Teachers

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  • This PowerPoint presentation has been created to be used in a S1-4 and KS3-4 assembly on World Meditation Day.
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World Meditation Day

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World Meditation Day

What is

World Meditation Day and why was it established?

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What is World Meditation Day?

  • World Meditation Day takes place annually on December 21st.
  • It was established in 2024 to raise awareness about meditation and its benefits to mental, emotional and physical health.
  • Meditation is an ancient practice, dating from 5000 BCE, that involves training your mind to focus on the present moment.
  • It is practised by between 200-500 million people worldwide.

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Word Associations

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What words, phrases or emotions come to mind when you hear the following word:

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meditation

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Think, Pair, Share

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What do you think are the benefits of meditation?

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Have you meditated before? Why? Why not?

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Benefits of Meditation

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Meditation can:

  • Improve focus and support mental clarity
  • Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Lead to physical relaxation, emotional calmness and better sleep
  • Help the management of physical pain and reduce blood pressure
  • Foster inner peace
  • Encourage people to be mindful and connect with the present moment
  • Improve relationships and support collective wellbeing by boosting empathy, inner peace and collaboration skills

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World Meditation Day, United Nations

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5 Minute Meditation

Close your eyes as you listen to the meditation.

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If you notice your mind wandering, bring your attention back to the guided meditation.

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Reflecting on the Meditation

  1. What did it feel like to meditate?
  2. How easy/difficult was it to focus on the words/sounds?
    • To follow the instructions?
  3. Did you notice a change in how you felt after the meditation?
  4. How do you think meditation can help you?

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“The aim of meditation is not to stop thinking. It is to be more aware of thinking, so that our thoughts don’t control us”

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  • Oren Jay Sofer

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Tips to Build a Meditation Habit

  1. Find a time that works for you. When would a period of mindfulness benefit you?
  2. Start small. See if you can do a daily 5 minute meditation.
  3. Pair meditation with an established habit. e.g. after brushing your teeth or eating lunch.
  4. Set an intention. Why are you meditating? For inner peace? Stress relief?
  5. Find a comfortable position and a quiet place.

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Exit Ticket

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Take a moment to think about the following:

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Mediation is______________________________

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The benefits of meditation include ______

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Meditation can help me by_______________

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