Meditation

Hello seekers,
You are right on time now let us start with a question. When we hear the word "Meditation" what is the first thought that occupies our mind? If you thought a person sitting down, legs crossed and eyes closed then congratulations, you are not the only one. Our minds have been molded in such a way that after hearing certain words we have this common image popping up in our minds. But, what if I told you there are a variety of meditations that you might actually find really interesting. Every person is different in their own way and the process of their healing is different as well. So here are some types of meditation:

• Zen meditation. This ancient Buddhist tradition involves sitting upright and following the breath, particularly the way it moves in and out of the belly, and letting the mind “just be.” Its aim is to foster a sense of presence and alertness.

•  Mantra meditation. This technique is similar to focused attention meditation, although instead of focusing on the breath to quiet the mind, you focus on a mantra (which could be a syllable, word, or phrase). The the idea here is that the subtle vibrations associated with the repeated mantra can encourage positive change — may be a boost in self-confidence or increased compassion for others — and help you enter an even deeper state of meditation.

• Yoga meditation. Just as there are many different types of meditation, so too exist many styles of yoga —,, particularly Kundalini yoga — that are aimed at strengthening the nervous system, so we are better able to cope with everyday stress and problems. However, to integrate the neuromuscular changes that happen during yoga and gain the greatest benefit from the practice, we must take time for savasana or Shavasana, known as corpse or relaxation pose, to relax the body and relieve tension. 

• Vipassana meditation. Another ancient tradition, this one invites you to use your concentration to intensely examine certain aspects of your existence with the intention of eventual transformation. Vipassana pushes us to find "insight into the true nature of reality," via contemplation of several key areas of human existence: "suffering, unsatisfactoriness,” “impermanence,” “non-self,” and "emptiness."

• Chakra meditation. This meditation technique is aimed at keeping the body’s core chakras — centers of energy — open, aligned, and fluid. Blocked or imbalanced chakras can result in uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms, but chakra meditation can help to bring all of them back into balance.

• Qigong meditation. This is an ancient and powerful Chinese a practice that involves harnessing energy in the body by allowing energy pathways — called “meridians” — to be open and fluid. Sending this energy inward during meditation is thought to help the body heal and function; sending the energy outward can help to heal another person.

• Sound bath meditation. This form uses bowls, gongs, and other instruments to create sound vibrations that help focus the mind and bring it into a more relaxed state.

All these techniques are quite interesting and effective as well. Hopefully, you find this helpful and may your days be life-changing.

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