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How to Meditate Your Stress Away: Part 1

May 6th, 2006 by admin
Summary: Meditation is one of the best ways to reduce stress. The cool thing is that it doesn’t have to be difficult. It can and should be fun.
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Why should You Meditate?

Meditating is one of the best and easiest ways to reduce stress. It is also one of the most misunderstood techniques.

Most of you believe that learning meditation requires you to change your views on life, sell your possessions and go to live in a cave.

Now this may be a little of an exaggeration, but a lot of you think meditating requires you to endure some hardship. That meditating makes you want to change the world, live in peace and harmony, that you will have a mystical or magical experience.

Well, I do want to live in peace and harmony, like you. I want to drive a car, live in a nice house, and have luxuries around me. These are believed by most not in the same picture as the virtues of meditating.

Views on meditation have become a bit distorted and perverted. Meditating is purely and simply a way to calm and quiet the mind. It is not a religious, magical or mystical experience.

Meditating is a way of unlocking your potential to … release stress, improve your health, increase energy, and stimulate creativity, intuition and many other well documented benefits of meditating.

You can even meditate when you drive your car.

If you want to learn how to meditate, don’t buy a book or tapes and CD’s. You can learn to meditate without any difficulty at all. Once you know how to meditate, and then buy the book and tapes/CD’s.
But…

All you need to do is …

Quiet your mind.

Just stop thinking, stop analyzing and stop judging. It sounds simple; it is actually very hard to do. Today you live in a world that has numerous mental pressures, deadlines and stresses.

You live in a world where you have the highest mental activity … ever. In no other time of our planets history has mental activity been greater.

All this mental activity … which is both around you and within your head … stops you from having a clear, quiet and calm mind.

You have learnt to have an over-active mind. This creates stress, tiredness and eventually poor health.

How can you stop this? How can you remove stress, gain energy, be healthier and live longer? In part 2 of this article I will explain simple steps to learn to meditate.

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Categories : How to Meditate
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Meditation Supply Items – Can They Help Deepen Your Practice?

May 6th, 2006 by admin
Summary: The right meditation accessories, like a meditation cushion, can make all the difference in creating a perfect meditation experience.

Can a meditation supply item help you go into a deeper state of inner awareness? If you choose the right item, there is a good chance that it can help you get more comfortable and allow you to become more relaxed.

A common problem with meditation is that many people are not flexible enough to sit in a position for a long time without starting to feel some discomfort in their bodies. If you are not comfortable in the traditional crossed legged or Lotus positions, you might benefit from one of the following meditation supply items.

Meditation Chair – This can be a very useful accessory if you tend to experience pain in your lower back when you sit for long periods of time. Chairs support your upper back and some have lumbar cushions that you can adjust to provide the maximum level of comfort for your lower back.

Meditation Bench – If your hips are not very flexible, this item can help you sit more comfortably by providing extra support for your legs and knees. Some of them tilt slightly forward to help you maintain good posture while meditating.

Meditation Cushion – This can be useful if your hips are relatively flexible but you still want to take some pressure off your legs. You can use one or more cushions so that your seat is raised high enough to allow you to sit comfortably, while still maintaining proper spinal alignment.

Other meditation supply items that might help you achieve a greater level of stillness include:

Eye Pillows – These are used when you are lying down while meditating. They are often made of flax seed covered with silk and they are placed directly over the acupressure points that surround your eyes. They relieve tension and block out light. Some include aromatherapy oils to promote a deep feeling of relaxation.

Meditation Blanket – You can use one to cover a cushion, chair, or bench. You can also use it to cover yourself during your meditation to provide you with warmth. Some are made from very soft fabrics, which help promote a deeper sense of relaxation.

Meditation Music – Using soft music can help you relax fully so you can experience a deeper meditation practice.

Meditation Timers – If you are concerned about spending too long a period of time in meditation, you will not be able to focus fully within. Set one of these timers so you can let go and be fully present in your meditation. At just the right time, you will be gently alerted that your practice time is over.

There are a variety of items that you can try during your meditation to see which ones you like and to discover which ones help you go deeper within. Remember, the goal of meditation is stillness. When your body is comfortable, then your mind has the ability to become still.

About The Author:
Della Menechella is a yoga and fitness enthusiast who has been involved in fitness for over thirty years. Her website http://www.beauty-fitness-yoga-source.com is filled with practical information about how you can make yoga and fitness a positive part of your life. Visit the site and get your free meditation e-book.
Categories : Transcendental Meditation
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Discover How Meditation Can Change Your Life

May 5th, 2006 by admin
Summary: Does meditation really do anything? Yes! Find out the benefits you will reap and the basics of meditating below.

What is Meditation?

Meditation is a state of consciousness; an altered state of consciousness. In its technical definition, meditation is the controlled modification of a person’s brainwaves. When you are able to coax your brainwaves into the Alpha or Theta range you experience “meditation”.

But I believe that the meditative experience is more than just a shift in our brainwaves. This shift in the brainwaves is just the physical aspect of a discipline that is so much more.

Learn more about Brainwaves 􀃆 The Brainwave Primer Report

Meditation is a time when you let go, disconnect from your physical body and senses and explore your true self, your source.

But how does meditation benefit us? Well, there are many benefits that you will experience when you incorporate meditation into your daily regimen. There are too many to list, but I’ll give you a few:

Physical Benefits

  • Lowered blood pressure
  • Improved immune system functioning
  • Decreased need for sleep
  • Increased energy Lowering of your stress levels

Emotions

  • Feeling of bliss
  • Facilitates a shift in perspective allowing a more positive outlook on life.
  • Eases changes in habits
  • Helps you keep your temper in check
  • Increased focus

Spiritual

  • Discover your connection to source
  • Discover your true self
  • Find your own answers to spiritual questions
  • Out of Body Experiences (OBE)

I want to stress that most of these benefits are not just speculation but scientifically proven. I point this out to help you make the decision to start a meditation routine. I think these benefits are a good reason to start, don’t you?

So now you have decided to start regularly practicing meditation. Great, but where should you start?

First let’s go over the basics.
Breathing There are many different breathing techniques, but slow, deep focused breathing is always appropriate. Try and keep your tongue lightly touching the roof of your mouth. This is from the ancient art of Qigong. Doing this completes your body’s energy channel.

Breath is extremely powerful and books have been written on the subject. But for our purposes, just remember slow, deep breaths.

Posture
Should you sit, lie down or contort into a lotus position? Don’t worry, there is no need to contort your body into awkward positions. The main principle is to be in a comfortable position that is conducive to concentration and focus. This may be while sitting cross-legged or in a chair. One thing to remember is to keep your back straight but not tight or tense.

You can also lie down if sitting is uncomfortable, but this position often makes it too easy to fall asleep for most.

Hand Position
There are many hand positions. Today I will cover a few of the most popular. Choose one that feels comfortable for you.

Position 1: Put one hand on each leg with the palms facing up. Lightly touch the thumb and middle finger together. A variation on this position is to not touch the thumb and middle finger. Just let your hands relax with the palms facing up.

Position 2: Put your hands in your lap with the tips of all fingers touching. Right thumb to left thumb, right index finger with left index finger and so on. This is my favorite. Whatever position you choose, feel the energy flowing through your hands.

The Mind
What should you do with your mind? Nothing! Simple, right? Yes it is simple but it isn’t easy.

When you meditate, it is your time to let go. Let go of expectations, let go of thought, just let go. You will find that when you start meditating that you will have thoughts popping in and out of your head. That’s OK, just briefly acknowledge the thought and then release it. Here’s an example. As you start your meditation, a thought pops in…”I need to remember to do the laundry” or “What should I have for dinner”. This is normal. Just acknowledge the thought, “Yes, I will remember”, “Dinner will come later” and move on.

I find it helpful to focus on my breath.

Intention
Here is what I believe to be a very powerful technique to focus your meditations. Before you begin your meditation session come up with a short statement or affirmation.

An example would be, “I allow my body to relax fully while my mind stays alert.” Or “My body heals itself” or “Abundance flows freely throughout my life”.

Repeat your affirmation three times slowly and deliberately and then let it go and begin your meditation. You will be amazed at how your subconscious mind will grasp your intention and fulfill it.

Meditation Music
Meditation isn’t easy, but there are some excellent CDs that are encoded with special frequencies that will allow you to enter into a deep trance state on your first try.

Learn more about these CDs in The Brainwave Primer Report and view some of these special CDs at HealingProducts.com.

About The Author:
Mark McCoid is the owner of HealingProducts.com. At HealingProducts.com he has chosen the best meditation and healing music so you know whatever you choose, you are getting the best there is.
Also Mark is the author of the “Your True Potential” newsletter.
Categories : How to Meditate, Meditation
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What is Meditation?

May 5th, 2006 by admin

What do you think of when you hear the word meditation? Do you picture a roomful of monks communing with the higher order of the universe? Well, that is one view, but the practical side of meditation can be quite different, and meditation is actually easy to do and is one of the best things you can do for you physical, mental and spiritual self.

Meditation has recently become in vogue. For some meditation offers an escape from the hustle and bustle of the modern world. Other people, however, think that meditation is too difficult or too new agey. But in reality meditation is neither difficult nor only a new age practice. The truth is meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, making it one of the oldest practices we know of.

In order to get the most of out meditation, one needs to first understand that meditation is an ongoing process – it’s the journey not just a destination. Meditation is a discipline, and requires practice and patience. But your practice and patience does pay off. It is important to practice meditation often, and as you practice your skills will improve, just as with any other discipline or endeavor. And as your skills improve the benefits you see will grow greater.

The purpose of meditation is to focus the mind, and this can be a lot harder than it seems. After all, our minds are used to wandering all over the place, as we work, as we play and as we do a hundred things at once. That is modern life. Focusing on just one thing, like our breathing or the candle in the center of the room, can be a difficult goal indeed.

To begin meditation you must first set the proper mood, and to sit with the correct posture, in order to get the most out of your meditation sessions. The most common postures for meditation involve being seated comfortably on a mat (a yoga mat works great) or a pillow, with the spine straight and legs folded. A chair also works great, just make sure not to cross your legs and to keep you back straight.

While meditation sessions can be held at any time of day, the most productive sessions are often held early in the morning just after waking, or late in the evening right before going to bed. It is at this time that you are most willing to let the unconscious mind be aware, and meditation is about getting your conscious mind out of the picture for a little while.

There are many ways to meditate, and every individual will find a method that works best after some time. Try focusing on a favorite object, such as a favorite painting or a soothing nature scene. This will help focus your thoughts and clear your head. Music is also a strong mood setter. Calm relaxing music works best. There are also specially designed CD with embedded binaural beats that will speed your meditation prowess.

When beginning a meditation program it is important to remember that not every meditation technique will be right for every person. What works for one may not work for the next. Remember that meditation is a unique experience and you are a unique individual.

Make it a goal to explore a number of different meditation techniques until you find the one that works the best for you. It may take some time to find the technique or combination of techniques that works the best, but it will be time well spent.

Categories : Meditation
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