Meditation is a habit I’ve been practicing for the past 2 years.
It’s so simple yet can be so difficult at the same time.
But I keep on trying because I strongly believe in the power of meditation to enhance our
quality of life.
The purpose of meditation: Clear your mind, practice being aware of the present moment
There are so many benefits to meditation: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual.
I don’t think I can name them all.
To start, Meditation can help you calm your mind, destress, and find inner peace and balance.
It can help Improve your focus, metabolism, sleep.
Increase your productivity, creativity, intuition, happiness.
Reduce aging, boost your immune system, and add incredible value to your overall wellbeing.
First, find a quiet space where you’ll be undisturbed.
Then, sit cross legged on a cushion or in a chair
with your feet flat on the floor Whatever your sitting position, make sure
your back is straight but not too tense. Imagine a string from your tailbone pulling
all the way up your spine to the highest point of your head.
Softly close your eyes Breathe slowly and deeply.
(breathe)
Your mind should follow the path of the breath going in and out of your nose.
If you notice yourself drifting off into your thoughts, simply bring your focus back to
your breath Be the observer of your thoughts,
but don’t engage in them.
The goal here is to enter the “gap” -- the space where you’re aware of yourself and
what’s around you, but your mind is actually not thinking anything.
This awareness is your consciousness.
It is your soul.
Start small.
Try meditating for 5 min a day, and you can build from there
I recommend using a meditation timer: my favorite is Zenfriend
Find a time that works for you that you can incorporate into your daily routine.
I like to meditate for 20 minutes in the morning after I journal.
Creating a daily meditation routine won’t always be an easy journey.
Keep in mind: Patience, perseverance, & nonjudgment
Be patient with yourself, for the time will pass anyway
Persevere, even at times you want to give up
Be easy on yourself when your mind wanders..
Don’t judge yourself, just do your best
You can try putting on relaxing music or sounds of nature while you meditate
or try following a guided meditation.
I highly recommend Headspace - I think it’s so beautifully designed and so user friendly.
If you want to get more advanced, you can incorporate a mudra or hand pose for your
meditation.
Here are just a few examples:
Palms up to receive
Palms down for grounding
(Cosmic Mudra / Dhyana Mudra) This mudra provides calming energy for deep
contemplation and reflection.
It’s useful for increasing self awareness.
(gyan mudra) This mudra generates knowledge, wisdom, creativity
and calmness.
You can face your palms up to receive or down to feel more grounded.
(shuni mudra) This mudra symbolizes patience and discipline,
and helps generate a feeling of stability.
(surya ravi mudra) This mudra represents energy and health, and
provides a feeling of self confidence and balance.
(buddhi mudra) This mudra symbolizes communication and openness.
It can help strengthen your intuition and feeling.
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and comment below if you've ever tried meditation. Let me know how it makes you feel.
Thanks so for watching! Love you all and namaste <3