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WHAT IS MEDITATION?

IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP THINKING

MEDITATION IS MORE ABOUT CHANGING HOW MUCH IMPORTANCE WE GIVE TO OUR THOUGHTS...

 OUR MINDS ARE LIKE AN OCEAN


When we’re awake our awareness is mostly at the surface following the waves, where the Ocean is interacting with the Wind and the Moon. 


Meditation helps bring our Awareness Deeper, where the water is more still and quiet!


Meditation is Paying Attention to something in order to alter our state of being,  our state of consciousness.        

         SukhiDevi

BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

Meditation can benefit both your emotional well-being & your overall health.

Mediation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance. Meditation can also be used to relax and cope with stress by refocusing your attention on something calming! “Mayo Clinic.org”



  BENEFITS OF MEDITATION


· Gaining a New Perspective on a Stressful Situation

· Builds Skills to Manage Stress

· Reduces Negative Emotions

· Increases Imagination and Creativity

· Increases Patience and Tolerance

· Expanded Experience of Healing Emotions such as Love, Compassion. Joy and Gratitude

HOW TO MEDITATE

First, accept that you are not your thoughts – you observe your thoughts!

As soon as you realize your mind slipped away from Paying Attention, gently bring it back! Even if it keeps wandering, it’s okay, keep bringing your awareness back. 


Be persistent and patient; you are training your ego. Show it that you mean business and eventually your mind will listen to you and your thoughts will subside. 


Don’t judge yourself; rather, congratulate yourself each time you bring your mind back!


If you feel anxious relax it! Your emotions are like a muscle- observe the anxiety, tense it, then relax it. And bring the mind back. 


Thank you SukhiDevi,

 I am grateful for you!

TYPES OF MEDITATION

Mindfulness Meditation

Simply Observing your Thoughts as they pass through your Mind

Mantra Meditation

Repeating a Word, Phrase or Sound, most common being “OM” 

Focused Meditation

From Counting Beads or Breaths to staring at a Candle or Moon Gazing 

Spiritual Meditation

Used in nearly all Religions and Spiritual Traditions 

Movement Meditation

 Yoga, Tai Chi, Gardening or Walking 

Guided Meditation

Listening to instructions from a guide, YouTube is a great place to search for guided meditations 

COMMON THINGS TO PAY ATTENTION TO DURING MEDITATION

The feel of your breath

Contemplation and repetition of a mantra

Mindful awareness of the present moment

  Paying attention only to your breath 

Mindful awareness of the present moment

Contemplation and repetition of a mantra

Mindful awareness of the present moment

Contemplation and repetition of a mantra

Contemplation and repetition of a mantra

Contemplation and repetition of a mantra

 Repeating a Meaningful Word or Phrase!

Visual Focus on an object

Visual Focus on an object

Contemplation and repetition of a mantra

 Candle Flame, Geometric Shapes, White Light! 

Observation of Nature

Visual Focus on an object

Observation of Nature

 Moon Gazing and Ocean Waves are Wonderful! 

Flowers

Birds

Fish

soothing music

Visual Focus on an object

Observation of Nature

Have Soothing Music in the Background...Focusing solely and fully on the Music. Allowing Yourself to Experience the Music. 

STEPS FOR A PRODUCTIVE MEDITATION

Find a place to be where you won't be disturbed. lying down, sitting, standing or even walking!

NO DISTRACTIONS


EAR BUDS CAN HELP!


Give yourself permission to disconnect for a few minutes,

An hour, a day, or even 10 days!


Take a Big Cleansing Breath

 &

Repeat each of these lines... kindly to yourself!


  

· Just for this moment, there is nowhere else I need to be (breathe)


· Just for this moment, there is nothing else I need to do (breathe)


· Just for this moment, I am all that I need to be (breathe)



Focus to relax each part of your body – moving from the crown of your head to your feet

breathe

You can even turn off your cell phone – this is not necessary. 

 Sometimes it’s nice to find a guided meditation online!


Once you get the hang of it disconnecting from all electronics is beneficial!


I Love connecting/meditating in nature!


more advanced meditation

YES, MEDITATION RETREATS TO DISCONNECT FOR 10 DAYS EXIST...

ONE OF INDIA'S MOST ANCIENT MEDITATION Techniques

Vipassana is a method of mental purification which allows one to face life's tensions and problems in a calm, balanced way.


Vipassana is an art of living that one can use to make positive contributions to society. 



For more info!


Dhamma.org


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