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Meditation - Mainstream?
Meditation. This used to conjure up images of yogis on nail beds, and staring for hours at a candle flame.
It's come a long way, baby.
Meditation has become mainstream. Just about everyone can benefit from the practice of meditation. Studies show that mediation can help you manage your stress levels, and lower your heart rate and blood pressure. It can help you focus, and help calm the mind. Studies even suggest that meditation may help prevent disease and help relieve symptoms of chronic pain.
But how hard is it? Not very. Even beginning meditation practice can allow you to start reaping the benefits, practically immediately. You just need a quiet spot, comfortable clothing, and you can begin.
There are many types of meditation practice out there. One of the easiest is mindful breathing. Sit or lay quietly in a comfortable position, and focus on your breathing, slowly breathing in and out. If you don't have a quiet spot, headphones with soothing music should help. When thoughts come into your mind (and they will) let them go and focus again on your breathing. Even if you only have a few minutes, this practice will help calm and center you. You can start with three to five minutes, which might seem like a very long time at first. You can then gradually work up to longer sessions.
There are many different types of meditation. I have used the "Small Universe" Meditation by Chunyi Lin, founder of Spring Forest Qigong, several of Dr. Wayne Dyer meditation cd's (including "Change Your Thoughts Meditation" and "I AM Wishes Fulfilled Meditation") , and a few others. It depends on my mood. You can try out different guided meditations and use the ones you like best. The great thing about meditation is, with so many to choose from, there's bound to be one or two that work for you. Try it and see!
Meditation. This used to conjure up images of yogis on nail beds, and staring for hours at a candle flame.
It's come a long way, baby.
Meditation has become mainstream. Just about everyone can benefit from the practice of meditation. Studies show that mediation can help you manage your stress levels, and lower your heart rate and blood pressure. It can help you focus, and help calm the mind. Studies even suggest that meditation may help prevent disease and help relieve symptoms of chronic pain.
But how hard is it? Not very. Even beginning meditation practice can allow you to start reaping the benefits, practically immediately. You just need a quiet spot, comfortable clothing, and you can begin.
There are many types of meditation practice out there. One of the easiest is mindful breathing. Sit or lay quietly in a comfortable position, and focus on your breathing, slowly breathing in and out. If you don't have a quiet spot, headphones with soothing music should help. When thoughts come into your mind (and they will) let them go and focus again on your breathing. Even if you only have a few minutes, this practice will help calm and center you. You can start with three to five minutes, which might seem like a very long time at first. You can then gradually work up to longer sessions.
There are many different types of meditation. I have used the "Small Universe" Meditation by Chunyi Lin, founder of Spring Forest Qigong, several of Dr. Wayne Dyer meditation cd's (including "Change Your Thoughts Meditation" and "I AM Wishes Fulfilled Meditation") , and a few others. It depends on my mood. You can try out different guided meditations and use the ones you like best. The great thing about meditation is, with so many to choose from, there's bound to be one or two that work for you. Try it and see!
I AM Wishes Fulfilled Meditation
by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, James F. Twyman; Audio CD |
Secrets of Meditation
A Practical Guide to Inner Peace and Personal Transformation by Davidji; Paperback Click to set custom HTML
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Getting Into The Vortex
Guided Meditations CD and User Guide by Esther and Jerry Hicks; Hardcover with CD |