CLASS #6

MEDITATION AND SPIRITUALITY

§        STIMULUS ACTIVITY:  Trataka (steady gazing)
Objective:  GMs will experience the relaxation technique of steady gazing and deep concentration on an object.

Description:  GL plays a tape of soft New Age music. GMs sit in a circle with their backs toward the center so that all are looking away from each other. GL sets a candle in front of each GM at arm distance, level with the member’s eyes and lights it. Dim room lights. GMs are to steadily gaze at their candle for at least one minute and then close their eyes. The after image inside the mind is now used for gazing. Try not to move throughout the practice. Relax breathing and let it lengthen and deepen. Do this for 5 minutes and then ask all to open eyes and blow out their candles. Slowly brighten the room lights and have GMs turn inward so they are now facing each other.

 

§        TODAY’S TOPIC:  THE MIND/BODY/SPIRIT CONNECTION. SPEAKER: YOGA INSTRUCTOR
Yoga instructor leads GMs through several simple exercises that aid in reducing mental tension and increasing healthy awareness. Instructor invites questions from GMs and explains the mind/body/spirit connection. GMs practice until they feel comfortable trying some of the exercises at home. Written instructions are distributed.

 

§        Break

 

§        HOMEWORK FROM LAST WEEK:  GMs share relaxation logs and any positive/negative reactions during and after the exercise.

 

§        TALK-IT-OUT

 

§        HOMEWORK:  Distribute new log forms and ask GMs to practice one or more of the exercises they were taught today at least three times during the week.

 

§        POST-SESSION EVALUATION