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Preksha Meditation -Perception of Bright White Color
The fourth step of Preksha meditation is perception of bright white colour on the Centre of Enlightenment.Concentrate your mind on the Centre of Enlightenment, situated in the middle of your forehead.Allow your mind to penetrate inside and perceive bright white colour there.Read more…Mantra Meditation and It's Effect on the Body
A description of the feelings during Mantra Meditation.During mantra meditation, I feel that I am creating a self-referral aspect to my existence. Or put another way, I am becoming conscious of my own existence and therefore changing the intelligence or energy, which I am made up of, into a self-referred intelligence, which has the effect of making this intelligence, intelligent.Read more…Preksha Meditation -Perception of Breathing
The third step of preksha meditation is perception of breathing. Regulate your breathing; make it slow, deep and rhythmic. Let the vibrations of each breath reach your navel.Read more…Preksha Meditation
Posture:You may select a posture of meditation in which you can sit comfortably and steadily for a long period. The posture of meditation may be 'full lotus-posture,' 'half lotus-posture,' 'simple cross-legged posture, or 'diamond-posture' (Vajrasan).Mudras : Position of the HandsThere are two alternatives: one position is called Jnana Mudra.Read more…Introduction to Meditation
A simple definition of meditation and tips on how to do this at anytime.The power of the mind is infinite and its capabilities are universal. Normally our mind is turned outwards, always looking through the senses at the world around us.Read more…Meditation Can Change Your Life Forever
Michelle walked into my office smiling. I had seen her for the first time. I was impressed to see this lady who had come to seek help for her difficulties.Read more…Meditation Basics: Counting Breaths is Not Like Counting Sheep
"Just close your eyes and count your breaths," they say. How simple can it be? "Don't think about anything else though.Read more…A 20 Minute Vacation: The Amazing Health Benefits of Meditation
Meditation is gaining mainstream acceptance as a beneficial preventive health program. Once thought of as only for eastern monks practicing in remote caves in the mountains of India, today everyone from busy executives to students are enjoying the practical results of daily meditation. Meditation is one of the better-studied alternative therapies, and it has been shown to provide a wide range of health benefits.Read more…Meditation for the Beginner and Heart Centered Meditation Experience for All
Meditation is one of the most important gifts that you can give to yourself in starting each and every day. There are many ways to meditate, but they all lead to the same wonderful experience - a peaceful way to start your day - reduction in stress - answers to questions that we may have been pondering - a wonderful connection to yourself and Spirit.Throughout this article I will attempt to give you some ways to help you focus on meditation if you are a beginner, and if you have meditated before this will just be a gentle reminder to stay on your practice.Read more…White Sun - Meditation
The Great Saint Arya Bodhidarma is the greatest teacher of meditation of the past. He meditated for nine years in a cave in China before he found his successor to carry on the Lineage of Tao according to Tao of Heaven. The questions were asked by serious meditators and below the answers explained by him:Q1: How can a person know whether he has made progress in his meditation and can meditation be practised anywhere and anytime?Read more…Complete Guide to Meditation - With Meanings Explained
Let us set about understanding ‘pranayama’ and meditation after we drew down our expectations from them. Some people expect the impossible from these. The uninformed anticipations like diabetes cure or ‘kevela kumbhaka’* (do not worry what it is, at this stage) helping to defy death, bring disrespect to this simple, pristine health practice.Read more…Mindfulness Meditation - A Cure for Anxiety?
For those people who are really dedicated to getting over their anxiety, meditation can be the key.The are literally thousands of types of meditation, and many books, CDs and Videos out there which will tell you how to meditate. I’m going to ask you to forget nearly all of those.Read more…Meditation and You
I've just finished my meditation practice for the day in a nearby park. The weather and temperature were near perfect for an October evening.My body now feels relaxed from head to toe.Read more…Mindfulness 101: Should Meditation Be Taught In College?
A recent article published in The Chronicle of Higher Education about teaching meditation in college has created a great deal of buzz. Several media folks contacted me for my opinion, and they were surprised by my response.I am sure there are plenty of meditation teachers who are grinning on their cushions at the notion of meditation being offered at universities for academic college credit.Read more…Meditation - Transcend Your Limitations
Many believe that the mind is divided into three parts: the conscious, the sub-conscious, and the super conscious. Our conscious mind is usually cluttered with distractions and noise, our sub-conscious holds suppressed past experiences, fears, and (imagined) limitations, but the super conscious is where our perfection and mastery reside.Think back to a time in your life where everything “clicked”, and you could do no wrong.Read more…"Non" Meditation Techniques
Despite all the positive results that are known to happen with meditation, many people still avoid taking advantage of the health benefits and sense of well-being that come with a regular meditation practice.It's not that they don't believe the literature and claims. Well, in most cases it's not that.Read more…Meditation - Advice For The Beginner
Maybe you’ve heard about the wonderful benefits of meditation; “It will relax you, center your thoughts, allow you to escape from your stressful day”. Why wouldn’t you want to take part in such an activity?The truth is - most people never reap the considerable rewards that a quality meditation session can offer.Read more…Increasing Psychic Abilities With Meditation
We all have psychic abilities. For many people this ability is dormant or asleep. It’s a bit like the person who sits at a piano for the first time and discovers that they have a natural talent for music.Read more…Meditation 101
"Still your mind in me, still yourself in me, and without a doubt you shall be united with me, Lord of Love, dwelling in your heart." -Bhagavad GitaMeditation is a bit of a buzz word these days. For some it is a requirement and a respite from life’s hectic pace.Read more…Basic Meditation Techniques Build a Strong Foundation
In this technique, you will focus on your breath to develop an unconscious connection so the positive feelings of relaxation, peace and well-being will be established within you and you'll be capable of retrieving these feeling whenever you wish. Do not rush this process or hold unrealistic expectations of fast results. It takes time to train your mind to exercise basic control of your thoughts before you can direct the mind toward specific intentions.Read more…
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