INTEGRATED AMRITA MEDITATION TECHNIQUE®
IAM is a simple combination of yoga, pranayama and meditation that takes just 20 minutes a day. It is a meditation technique for modern days. The technique is a synthesis of traditional, time-tested methods suited for the current mental conditions, time-constraints and needs of modern man.
The Art of Mental Mastery
"I was amazed by how little effort you have to put into the meditation and how much benefit you get out of it." Thomas Kloos, 29 Web-designer, Austria
Meditation is the art of mental mastery. The way we perceive the world around us completely depends upon our mind. In our search for happiness, we essentially have two options— options—modify the entire world so that everything turns out exactly the way we want it or modify our mind so that we are able to be happy, content and peaceful, regardless of what happens in the external world. The former is obviously impossible. We have very little control over our external world. The only hope for happiness lies in controlling the inner world. Meditation is a key element in this process.
Take up the Remote Control of Your Mind Amma, the Spiritual Master who synthesized IAM IAM – – Integrated Integrated Amrita Meditation Technique®, says, "The remote control of our mind should rest firmly in the palm of our hand." Imagine one with such mental control. Emotions, ideas and memories are at his beck and call. If anger comes, he can change the channel. The same with jealousy and greed. He can recall any past event, like reversing a DVD. If he wants ideas, he only need turn to the "idea channel" and a stream of creative ideas will flow forth. No more staring at the blank screen of writer’s block. Total and complete mental control—this control—this is what IAM (Meditation) offers.
Daily Mental Maintenance The mind is like a machine. But it is completely up to us to maintain that machine properly. Only then will we be able to get the maximum potential out of it. We should also know how to turn the machine off. This, sadly, has become a lost art, and the very reason we see so many people around us "blowing fuses." IAM (Meditation) Technique is a daily mental maintenance system.
Benefits of Meditation Improved power of concentration, relaxation, expansive thinking and awareness are the basic benefits of IAM (Meditation). "It is like a muscle training for your mind. It sharpens your concentration. At the same time, the technique calms the mind down. So it also helps you relax. "When I face difficult situations, I am more laid back now. If I have a problem with somebody or if I am facing some strong emotions, I'm able to cope with them much better. IAM helps me to stand back and watch my emotions. I have gained the ability to respond intelligently rather than react emotionally." Andreas Hirsch, 23 Social worker, Germany
Physical Benefits of IAM • Increased f lexibility and range of motion and toning of Muscles • Heightens Immune System through Antibody Production • Improves Metabolic Rate • Lowers Heart Rate, cholesterol and normalizes blood pressure • Lowers Cortisol and Lactate (chemicals associated with stress) • Improves Air Flow to Lungs, Increase of Oxygen in Blood, Removes Toxins • Increased Brain-Wave Coherence
Mental benefits of IAM • Relaxation, Increased Emotional Stability • Creativity & Mental Expansiveness • Heightened Sense of Awareness, Vitality & Rejuvenation • Improves Learning Ability and Memory and concentration • Decrease in Neurotic Tendencies and depression Further Benefits of IAM • Ability to Adjust to Others at Work and Home • Time Management, better Work Performance • Improves Study Efficiency and Problem Solving capability • Intelligent Response Replaces Emotional Reaction
For more detailed information on IAM, please visit: http://www.iam-meditation.org Note: Amma Kuwait conducts regular IAM sessions at Amritanjali, Maidan Hawalli, Salmiya. Please contact 99540511 or email to
[email protected] for further information.
