| How to Teach Meditation Posted: 17 Jun 2020 01:00 AM PDT Meditation can bring a sense of calm even after your practice ends, so it's a great way to help manage your stress levels. If you're passionate about meditation, you may want to share your practice with others by teaching it. To become a teacher, you'll need to build your own personal meditation practice and to expand your knowledge about meditation. You may not need a certification to teach meditation, but you might attract more students if you earn one. [Edit]Training to Teach Meditation - Meditate every day to develop a practice. Before you teach meditation, it's important to hone your skills through a daily practice. Decide how long you can spend meditating daily, then establish a regular meditation time. This will help you build a solid foundation for your teaching goals.[1]
- For instance, you might meditate for 30 minutes every morning right after you wake up.
- You might like using a free app like Insight Timer, Headspace, or Calm to help you develop a daily practice.
- Attend workshops, classes, and retreats to expand your skills. You can learn meditation on your own, but studying under a teacher or mentor will deepen your knowledge. Look for workshops, classes, and retreats at meditation centers, yoga studios, Buddhist communities, new age shops, or online. Sign up for different types of educational opportunities so you can learn new skills, practice meditation, and figure out what resonates most with you.[2]
- If you have questions about meditation, bring them with you so you can ask your teacher. Take advantage of their knowledge!
- Identify the age group and experience level you want to teach. When you first start teaching, you'll likely teach beginners or children. You may need additional training if you want to teach at a master level. Consider who you want to teach before you start a certification program.[3]
- You may be able to teach students or children without any training if you've been meditating for a while.
- Master the style of mediation you plan to teach. There are a lot of different types of meditation, some of which require more training than others. If you have a preferred style for your personal practice, choose that for your teaching path. Otherwise, compare each type and decide which works best for you. Here are the most common types of meditation:[4]
- Breath awareness is a basic form of meditation where you just focus on your breath.
- Guided meditation is when an instructor leads the group through a meditation, which sometimes involves visualization.
- Mantra meditation involves repeating a word to help maintain your focus.
- Mindfulness meditation involves being present and aware in the present moment.
- Earn a certification through a training program to boost your credibility. There's no official certification for teaching meditation, but many training programs offer their own certification. Research programs in your area or look for a program online. Check out the program's mission, classes offered, teaching staff, and student reviews. Then, review the Better Business Bureau rating for the organization and see if there are any news articles about it. Choose a well-respected program with a mission that reflects your core values.[5]
- You may be able to find training locally through a meditation center, Buddhist community, or yoga studio.
- There is no accreditation agency for meditation classes, but you can use student reviews and reputation to help you pick a program.
- Lead informal groups in meditation to get real world experience. You've probably heard that practice makes perfect, so look for opportunities to practice your teaching skills. Invite friends, relatives, and people you met at meditation classes to attend sessions hosted by you. Treat each session like a real meditation class.[6]
- For instance, you might set up a recurring meditation group for every Wednesday evening or Saturday morning. Invite people to your weekly event and lead the group like a class.
- If you're having trouble finding people to come to your meditation events, consider posting the invite online. You might even start a group on Meetup.com.
[Edit]Arranging a Meditation Space - Dedicate a space for your meditation classes. If you have space in your home, turn one of your rooms into a meditation classroom. You might also rent a space to teach your classes. Use this space primarily for meditation so it has a peaceful ambiance.[7]
- For instance, you might convert an extra bedroom or your garage into a meditation studio. If you're renting a space, choose a location that is quiet and easy to find.
- Choose wall decorations and props that are calming. You want your students to feel relaxed and comfortable when they enter your meditation space. Depending on the type of meditation you plan to teach, you may also want to encourage feelings of zen or connectedness. Paint the room colors that are calming, like pale grey or light blue. Then, add wall art, statues, or other objects that evoke the look you want.[8]
- For instance, you might paint the room a light tan color. Then, you could hang photos of lush greenery around the space. In the front of the room, you may set up a table with a Buddha statue, incense, and fresh flowers.
- Place cushions on the floor for seating so you'll be comfortable. Meditation studios typically use floor cushions for seating. Decide if you want small cushions or larger floor poufs. Then, arrange the cushions in rows facing toward the front of the room where you'll be teaching.[9]
- You might ask students to bring their own meditation cushions if you don't want to get your own.
- Adjust the lighting up or down so it's comforting to your students. Check with your students to find out what type of lighting they prefer in advance, if possible. Use low-lighting if your students are comfortable with it. This will reduce outside stimuli so they can focus on their meditation. You might choose to light some candles, if you desire.[10]
- If you can't turn out the lights or your students prefer a well-lit room, you can still teach them meditation.
- Light incense to set the mood if you like. You don't need to use incense for meditation and may prefer to avoid it. However, lighting incense can help put you and your students in the mindset for meditation. Consider incorporating incense into your teaching practice. Choose scents you find relaxing.[11]
- Nag champa is a traditional scent, but you might try other scents, as well.
- Set up a place to film your sessions if you want to post them online. Look through your camera lens to see how much space is visible on camera. Then, place your meditation cushion in the middle of the area so you'll be in the center of the camera shot. Arrange any items you want to use to create ambiance around your meditation area.[12]
- For instance, you might lay a rug in front of your cushion and then place a Buddha statue, candles, and incense on the rug.
- Alternatively, you might put large potted plants on either side of your meditation cushion and a line of tea light candles in front of it.
[Edit]Leading Students through Meditation - Teach breath awareness as the foundation for meditation. Breath awareness means focusing on your breath as you clear your mind. Tell your students to pay attention to their inhale and exhale. Explain that they should redirect their thoughts back to their breath if their mind wanders.[13]
- You might say, "Focus on your breath. Breathe in, breathe out. If your mind wanders, gently bring it back to your breath."
- As an alternative, you might have students concentrate on a symbol, like a flame, waves, or rain. This can help them stay with their breath.
- Incorporate a word or phrase if you're doing mantra meditation. A mantra can help students stay focused on their breath and may help them relax. Pick a word or phrase that's meaningful to you or your tradition. Instruct students to either say the mantra to themself or out loud.[14]
- You could say, "On your exhale, say 'Om.'"
- If your practice is more modern, you might choose a mantra like "breathe" or "peace with every breath."
- Instruct students to focus on their senses if you're teaching mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness means being present in the moment. Ask your students to focus on what they can perceive with their senses of touch, sound, and smell. This will help them feel grounded in the moment, which is the goal of mindfulness meditation.[15]
- You might say, "Notice how your feet feel pressed together," "Smell the incense as it floats through the air," or "Pay attention to how your breath feels as it flows through your lungs."
- Your students likely won't see anything during the meditation since their eyes will be closed. If they have their eyes open, you may incorporate the sense of sight. Similarly, your students likely won't taste anything during their meditation.
- Tell students not to fight their feelings during mindful meditation. Often, meditation allows people to feel deeply rooted emotions that they may not even realize were there. Teach your students that this is normal, and the best way to handle it is to just be with the emotion. Explain that acknowledging the feeling and accepting it may help them process it. Eventually, the feeling will resolve or dull on its own.[16]
- Fighting your emotions usually makes them harder to overcome. By letting their emotions be, your students may be able to process them.
- You might say, "Don't fight your emotions. Just be with them."
- Lead your students in a guided meditation for a structured practice. Write your guided meditation before your class or use a script provided by another meditation teacher, with permission. Practice the meditation on your own before you use it in class. During your class, give verbal instructions on what students should do during the meditation. You might choose to play background music, as well.[17]
- You might say something like, "Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Now, picture all of your worries turning to bubbles and floating away."
- If you might use words your students don't know, define the words before you start the guided meditation.[18]
- You may want to record your meditation so you can provide it to students or post it online.
- Record a meditation series to post online if you want to host digital classes. Use videos of your practice to attract new students or to substitute for in-person classes. Film your meditation classes or personal meditation sessions. Then, post the videos online where you advertise your services. Here are some places you might post:[19]
- Post your videos on your website.
- Start a YouTube channel and post recordings of your meditation sessions.
- Use Facebook Live to share your meditation sessions.
- Try posting your meditations on an app, like Insight Timer.
[Edit]Advertising Your Classes - Create a web presence for your meditation business. If people can't find you, it'll be hard for you to attract students. Set up a website and social media pages for your meditation services. Include information on how students can contact you, your pricing, and promotion photos. If you have any videos, include them on your pages so it's easy for students to find them.[20]
- You can use a service like Hootsuite or Postling to post on all of your social media accounts at once, if you like. You can even schedule posts in advance.
- Make business cards to hand out to potential clients. Design your own business cards, visit a local printer, or order your cards online. Include your name, contact information, and a photo or design that represents your business. Leave your business cards at places like coffee shops, yoga studios, and new age shops. Additionally, hand out your cards to people you meet.[21]
- Consider having your cards designed by a local artist so they're unique and eye-catching.
- You can buy business cards online from a site like Vistaprint or Moo.
- Ask friends and relatives to spread the word. Tell everyone you know that you've started teaching meditation classes. Offer to show them your skills in exchange for them telling others. Encourage them to post online, talk to their friends, and give your business card to people they think might be interested.[22]
- You could say, "I've just finished a training class to teach meditation, and I'm trying to recruit students. Would you be interested in a free session? All I ask is that you tell others if you like it."
- Post advertisements on social media. Through your business social media pages, buy ads to promote your services. When you set up your ad, choose your target demographic and the locations where you want your ad to appear. This way only prospective students will see your ad.[23]
- For instance, you might target your ad toward people who live in your area if you teach classes in person. On the other hand, you might set your ad to appear worldwide if you teach online.
- Hang flyers in new age stores, schools, and coffee shops. Create a flyer that has an eye-catching photo that will get attention. Include your name, information about your teaching practices, and how students can contact you. Consider putting tabs with your information on them at the bottom so students can pull them off.
- For instance, you might use a large photo of a lotus leaf or of you meditating.
- Ask the owner or manager of the location before you hang up your flyer. Typically, you're allowed to post flyers on bulletin boards in coffee shops, libraries, schools, and some shops.
- Meditation, particularly loving-kindness meditation, can inspire positive thoughts.[24]
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| How to Cure Stomach Ache with Ginger Posted: 16 Jun 2020 05:00 PM PDT If you often have an upset stomach or feel nauseated, you may not want to overload your system with strong anti-nausea medication. Fresh ginger has been used as a natural remedy for stomach aches for centuries, and can help alleviate your symptoms without putting any harsh chemicals in your body. Check with your doctor before using ginger as a stomach ache cure, and see a healthcare professional if you have severe symptoms or a persistent and recurring stomach ache. [Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Making Ginger Root Tea - 1 ginger root
- of boiling water
- Honey or sugar (optional)
Makes 1 cup of tea [Edit]Making Ginger Juice - 1 ginger root
- of water
- 1 carrot (optional)
- 1 apple (optional)
Makes 1 glass of juice [Edit]Making Ginger Root Tea - Wash the ginger and peel it. Run the ginger root under cool water and use your fingers to gently scrub away any dirt or other materials. Then, use a potato peeler or a sharp knife to take the skin off the outside of the root.[1]
- The skin can affect the flavor of the tea and it won't dissolve as well in water.
- Grate the ginger into small pieces. Use a cheese grater to gently grate the ginger root. Catch the pieces on a small dish or plate to use later. If you don't have a cheese grater, you can use a sharp knife to cut the ginger into thin slices.[2]
- Grating the ginger will make it dissolve more easily in hot water.
- Add the grated ginger to of boiling water. Put water into your tea kettle and heat it up on the stove until it's boiling. Pour it into a mug and place 1.5 tsp (3 g) of grated ginger into the bottom of the cup, then stir it around.[3]
- You can put more or less ginger into the water if you want a stronger or weaker flavor.
- Let the tea steep for about 3 minutes, then strain it. It won't take long for the ginger to flavor your tea. Use a strainer to get all of the large pieces of ginger out of your cup, since they are probably too spicy to eat.[4]
- Drink ginger tea when you feel nauseated. The ginger will help to settle any stomach pain you are having, while the hot water is soothing on your throat. Drink little sips at a time so you don't overwhelm your stomach, especially if you've already vomited.[5]
- You can safely drink 1 to 2 cups of ginger tea per day.
[Edit]Making Ginger Juice - Wash the ginger root with cool water. Use your fingers to gently scrub away any dirt or debris from your ginger root. It's really important to remove any debris from the root before you blend it, because you won't be peeling your ginger root.[6]
- Cut the ginger into small pieces and add it to a blender. Use a sharp knife and a cutting board to slice 1 ginger root into thin pieces. You don't need to peel the ginger root before you slice, since you'll be blending it all up together.[7]
- Slicing the root makes it easier on your blender so your juice will be smoother.
- Cut up apples and carrots if you want extra flavor. Take the tops off of your carrots and slice them into slices. Then, cut open 1 apple and remove the seeds and the core. Cut up the apple into slices and put all of your ingredients into the blender.[8]
- Carrots and apples are mild enough to cut the intense flavor of ginger without upsetting your stomach.
- Add of water, then blend your ingredients. Start out by pulsing your blender 2 to 3 times to break up any large chunks. Then, turn it on the lowest setting until your juice is smooth.[9]
- Make sure the ginger is especially well ground-up to spread out its flavor.
- Strain and press the mixture through a sieve. Catch the strained juice in a cup or a glass, and make sure that all the solid chunks of ginger are out. Use a spoon to press your mixture through the sieve to make it easier on yourself.[10]
- Straining your juice makes it more like a liquid and less like a smoothie.
- Drink your ginger juice to help with your upset stomach. The natural soothing remedies in ginger can help to settle your stomach and relieve nausea. Try drinking ginger juice whenever you feel like your stomach is unsettled to help with some of your symptoms.[11]
- You can drink 1 to 2 cups of ginger juice per day to help with nausea.
[Edit]Eating Ginger or Taking Supplements - Eat some fresh ginger for an easy option. Wash your ginger root with cool water and peel the skin with a potato peeler. Cut the ginger root into thin slices, then add some salt on top. Eat the ginger plain or add it to a salad for an extra kick.[12]
- Eating plain ginger is the fastest way to get it into your stomach if you aren't feeling well.
- Although ginger ale is sometimes marketed to help with stomach aches, the added sugar can be too harsh on your body and make you feel worse. Plus, ginger ale doesn't usually have a lot of fresh ginger in it.[13]
- Take ginger capsules when you feel nauseated. Try taking a 250 mg dose when your stomach first starts feeling upset. Wait about 30 minutes for the capsule to dissolve in your stomach before you start feeling the effects. You can take up to 4 capsules per day at a 250 mg dose.[14]
- Ginger capsules contain powdered ginger. They may make you feel bloated, give you heartburn, or make you feel more nauseous.
- Suck on ginger candy for an incremental dose. Look for crystalized ginger candies or hard candies flavored with real ginger at a grocery store. Hold one of these candies in your mouth and let it dissolve when you first start feeling nauseated.[15]
[Edit]When to Seek Medical Care - Talk to your doctor before you use ginger to treat a stomach ache. While ginger is usually safe to consume, it may not be right for everyone. It can trigger heartburn in some people and may cause diarrhea in some cases. Similarly, you shouldn't use ginger if you're taking blood thinners, because ginger can reduce clotting. Talk to your doctor to make sure ginger is safe for you to use.[16]
- Let your doctor know that you want to consume ginger often as a stomach ache treatment.
- Get immediate care for severe pain, persistent diarrhea, or bleeding. While you'll likely be okay, severe symptoms may be a sign of a more serious condition. Go to your doctor to find out what's causing your symptoms. Then, ask your doctor for the best treatment.[17]
- You may feel worsening pain or bloating.
- Contact your doctor if you have blood or a substance that looks like coffee grounds in your stool or vomit.
- Talk to your doctor if you're losing weight without trying. While you shouldn't worry, it's best to see your doctor if you're losing weight because of a stomach ache. You might have a more serious condition. Tell your doctor about your symptoms and recent weight loss. They can help you choose the right treatments to feel better.[18]
- See your doctor if your stomach ache lasts longer than 3 days or recurs. If your stomach ache persists or comes back, you need to see your doctor. Talk to them about your symptoms and get a proper diagnosis. Then, they'll help you get the right treatment so you find relief.[19]
- If you have recurring stomach aches, you may have a more serious health condition. Try not to worry because your doctor can help.
- If your nausea is severe, your doctor may suggest using ginger in conjunction with anti-nausea medication.[20]
[Edit]Warnings - Ask your doctor if ginger tea or juice is safe for you to consume.[21]
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| How to Knit the Purl Stitch Posted: 16 Jun 2020 09:00 AM PDT You probably learned the knit stitch when you first picked up your knitting needles. In order to follow patterns or make knitted projects, it's important to know how to purl. Fortunately, it's easy to create this basic stitch that has a small bump at its base. Once you know the purl and knit stitch, try simple patterns, such as the stockinette or seed stitch. [Edit]Learning the Purl Stitch - Cast on as many stitches as you like. Since you're practicing the purl stitch, you can work with as many stitches as you want. To make it easier to see your purl stitches, you might want to knit with larger needles and bulky yarn.
- Once you're comfortable with making the purl stitch, you can use any size of needles and yarn.
- Bring the working yarn to front. Instead of holding the yarn behind the left needle, bring it in front so it's close to you. If you forget and put the yarn behind, the stitch on your left needle will look like 2 stitches instead of 1.
- Don't worry about making mistakes as you work on this practice swatch. Pay attention to the mistakes you make, so you know how to prevent them in the future.
- Insert the working needle into the front of the first stitch on the left needle. Slide the tip of the working into the front loop of the first stitch. Your needles should now look like a large X with the working needle in front.[1]
- Keep in mind that when you're making a knit stitch, you want to insert the needle into the back of the stitch.
- Wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the needle. Use your thumb and index finger to hold the needles in place while you hold the working yarn taut with your other hand. Wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the needle that's closest to you.[2]
- The yarn will still be in the front once you've wrapped it around the needle.
- Ensure that you're only wrapping the yarn around the working needle and not both of the needles.
- Pull the loop down and off of the needle to complete the purl stitch. Keep your left index finger on the first stitch so the yarn doesn't slide off of your needle. Then, slowly bring the working needle down so the tip is at the base of the stitch. Move the tip of the needle to the back of the stitch and keep moving up so the stitch slides onto the working needle.[3]
- The working yarn should still be at the front of the needle.
- The purl stitch on your right needle will look like a knit stitch that has a small bump at its base.
- Tug on the yarn before starting your next purl stitch. To keep your stitches tight, pull on the working yarn so the purl stitch on your right needle is secure. Then, keep the working yarn in front and insert the right needle into the front of your next stitch on the left needle. Remember to wrap the yarn counterclockwise around the needle before pulling off the purl stitch.[4]
- Follow your pattern or just practice making a few rows of purl stitches so you become comfortable.
[Edit]Trying Basic Patterns - Practice alternating between knit and purl stitches. Before you start a pattern that uses both of these basic stitches, you need to know how to move the working yarn. When you're purling, the yarn is held in front. If you'd like to knit a stitch, you'll need to move the working yarn to the back before you knit. To make another purl stitch, bring the yarn in front.[5]
- Remember that the working yarn is close to you for a purl stitch and away from you for a knit stitch.
- Make a simple rib stitch for scarves or blankets. To make a stretchy ribbed pattern on your fabric, cast on a multiple of 2. Then, knit 1 stitch and purl 1 stitch. Repeat this across the entire row and do it for each row. This will make a reversible pattern that has ribs on both sides of the fabric.[6]
- For a double rib, knit 2 and purl 2 for every row. This will create a slightly wider rib.
- If you're reading a pattern for a 1x1 rib stitch, it will look like this:
- Create a stockinette stitch by alternating knit and purl rows. The stockinette stitch is one of the easiest patterns to make once you've learned the purl stitch. Cast on as many stitches as you like and knit every stitch on your first row. Turn the work and purl every stitch of the following row. Keep alternating the rows so your fabric has a bumpy side and a smooth side.[7]
- The smooth side will show the knit stitches while the bumpy side shows the purled stitches.
- The stockinette stitch is referred to as "St st" in most patterns.
- Make the seed stitch by alternating knit and purl stitches. If you'd like to try a pattern that's slightly more challenging and has great texture, work on a seed stitch. Cast on an even number of stitches. Then, knit the first stitch and purl the following stitch. Continue to knit 1 and purl 1 all across the row. Turn your work and knit 1, purl 1, across the entire row. Keep working until you've made as many rows as you like.[8]
- If you're using a British knitting pattern, the seed stitch is the same as the moss stitch.
- The purl stitch is often referred to in patterns as "p." Purling a stitch means the same thing as knitting a purl stitch.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Knitting needles
- Yarn
- Scissors
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