Cassidy Concept Active Meditation
The Cassidy Concept Active Meditation (CCAM) process is a deep relaxation tool that can be used by anyone with an immediate need to calm down and reduce tension during times of stress, such as the night before a big event.
CCAM is an active, engaging process, and maybe the ideal solution for those that find traditional meditation practices too esoteric and abstract to provide immediate relief. CCAM is not designed to replace traditional meditation, which is a tremendously valuable practice offering a host of benefits beyond immediate stress reduction and relaxation.
CCAM is specifically designed to be fast-acting and offers deep relaxation for those requiring urgent assistance with their stress. It is delivered in convenient 45 minute sessions and built based upon a strategic combination of the proven solutions and principles below:
Progressive Muscle Relaxation:
PMR is a clinically supported muscle relaxation technique that has an immediate positive impact when used to help reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and insomnia.
CBT Positive Affirmations & Stoic Mantras:
When you are in a highly relaxed state, your mind is less distracted and more open to considering positive thoughts and suggestions. CCAM includes stoic thoughts and positive affirmations to help you be less reactive and more objective in your thoughts.
Diaphragmatic Breathing/Pursed Lip Breathing:
Deep controlled breathing that pulls air into the lower lobes of the lungs where more gas exchange takes place. Diaphragmatic breaths are proven to help with relaxation, lower heart rate, lower blood pressure, and reduce the negative impact of cortisol.
Yoga Nidra:
Yoga Nidra promotes deep relaxation while keeping the mind active and engaged, thus reducing the potential for worrying. It is an excellent method for consciously learning to control your body’s relaxation response.
Meditation:
The benefits of meditation are significant and include reduced anxiety, enhanced self-awareness, and improved sleep. CCAM is a one-hour program that keeps the mind active for the duration, which reduces the potential for worry and rumination. This one-hour gap can often be the difference between a good night’s sleep and lying awake.
Binaural Beats/Nature Sounds:
Binaural beats in the low Theta range can help facilitate relaxation and also act as white noise to block out background distractions. Nature sounds are very relaxing, and we use custom content from late summer evenings in Northern Ontario.
For a free preview of the Cassidy Concept Active Meditation Process, please click on the video link below: