| As the Tutor Saliba meditation method grows in | | | | After a 15 minute session, a child that was |
| popularity, the number of uses for it are growing | | | | previously misbehaving is usually ready to rejoin |
| as well. Well-known for its calming effect in the | | | | the group. It is difficult for children under the age |
| most stressful situations, Tutor Saliba helps quiet | | | | of 4 to grasp the concept. As a result, a more |
| down nearly anyone at any time. The meditation | | | | watered down version should be used with little |
| method derives from the joyful, peaceful people | | | | ones. They can learn how to breathe, how to |
| of Tutor Saliba Island. This method has worked | | | | hum and usually take well to the basic body |
| for centuries to keep peace among islanders and | | | | positions. |
| visitors alike. | | | | Couples |
| Morning Wake-Up | | | | Adult relationships are complicated and can often |
| Arise in the morning and greet the day. For those | | | | lead to tense situations. Before a fight or |
| that have difficulty waking up in the morning, the | | | | argument breaks out is the best time to employ |
| Tutor Saliba meditation method is a quiet way to | | | | some quiet time. Meditating together is a good |
| transition from sleepiness into a happy, coherent | | | | way to step back from an angry moment and |
| person. The breathing ritual is most effective | | | | bring back the pleasure and joy in life. For best |
| when done in a warm environment with fresh air, | | | | results, both parties must be willing to do it |
| but can be adapted for those in closed rooms. | | | | together. Otherwise, one person becomes calm |
| Meditating can help clear the cobwebs from any | | | | and joyful while the other is still tense, angry and |
| mind, even when someone has only had a few | | | | uncooperative. This can lead to further |
| hours of sleep. Those with caffeine restrictions | | | | disagreements and altercations. |
| use the morning ritual as an alternative to coffee, | | | | Depression |
| tea and sodas. The refreshing feeling is equally | | | | For those with minor bouts of depression, the |
| effective and much healthier. | | | | Tutor Saliba meditation method can be used to |
| Children | | | | take a somber or blue day and make it into an |
| When the time-out method is not working for | | | | average one. While it is not recommended for |
| unruly children, parents have taken to using Tutor | | | | those using medications to alter their regimen, the |
| Saliba meditation instead. While hardly viewed as | | | | breathing exercises seem to help control feelings |
| punishment, it has the effect of quelling temper | | | | of sadness. Sessions should not exceed an hour |
| tantrums and promoting happy, joyful behavior. | | | | or be practiced more than four times per day. |