Tip 1: Meditation - what is it?
Tip 1: Meditation - what is it?
You often hear about meditation asA certain ritual that is performed in a certain position, at a certain time, with a certain mantra, etc. There are many different meditation techniques, methods, but there is another important factor - this is the state of meditation itself.
The state of meditation is a feeling of activitybody, mind and emotions that are under your control. This is the absence of fuss, anxiety, irritability. A person who is in a state of meditation can run through a herd of mammoths, and he will not blink an eye.
This state of detachment is not in the sense thatA person does not participate emotionally in what is happening around him, but in the sense that he controls any manifestations of emotion, but at the same time detachment allows him to make constructive decisions based not on personal interests, but on the basis of interests of universal proportions.
Well, however, it's still early. Let's look at what meditations are there!
On the level of energy there are three stages of meditation: tamasic energy is the energy of complete tranquility, but not in the sense of appeasement, but in the sense of total zero - oblivion, apathy, inertia. The activity of the physical body takes the body out of the state of tamas, from the state of sleep. A person practicing meditation from the state of tamasic energy simply sleeps - his energy is frozen, turned into a kissel, he wants to sleep or is already asleep and sees a dream about how he meditates.
A person is in a state of tamas after sleeping, after eating tamasichnoy food, or even worse, when he sits for a long time in front of the TV or at the computer, or lies on the couch.
In this state, meditation will be very sluggish -She will not give sensations, except as a sense of accomplishment to her homeland. Before meditating it is necessary to get out of this state - cheer up. Take a jog or take a quick walk, do yoga, dance, perform various strength exercises. In general, to swing energy, to remove the body from the state of tamas.
Only this does not mean that a five-minute warm-upenough - you will feel how your state has flowed from apathetic into a state of vivacity, freshness, clarity. And then the second stage of meditation is already coming.
Rajas is a state of full activity as the mind,emotions, and body. In this state, one wants to be engaged in activities, the energy in his body is boiling, he wants to break free, he wants to express himself in some very important business - whether it's washing socks or contracting with a large company. The mind is always busy with active activity - "I do not remember if there is enough potatoes, or you have to go to the store to buy, ... and I changed the clothes today or not, ... but in that transfer from the leading blouse with this lace collar I should come ..." , Or - "... the car leads to the right, or the wheel is lowered or it is necessary to go to the disintegration, ... where I did not go last year - it's expensive and a big queue ... and maybe there will be one that came on a red car - so juicy, ... Interestingly, the blonde from the next door looks at me all the time and smiles ... "and so on ad infinitum.
The mind is agitated, it is at the peak of activity, the body does not sit still, emotions are ready to splash out. In general, you sit and wait when everything is finally over.
In order to go into the state of sattvahelp certain breathing techniques. Sattvic energy is very close to the state of cosmic ecstasy, bliss, euphoria. In this state, new ideas are born, creative inspiration arises. You go to the level from which you can see the solution of many problems as if from above, without prejudice, without identification.
But to come to this there are three more levelssattvic meditation. At the first level, feeling calm and pacification in the body and emotions, the meditator watches as his thoughts flow past him like clouds in the sky or how he watches them, like passers-by from the window. He does not identify himself with thoughts - he looks at how one thought gives birth to another, that gives birth to the next and so on. Try to find a gap between you and the thoughts themselves - here you are, but the thoughts are independent of me.
After this step, practicing meditation suddenlyFinds such a line, crossing for which he discovers himself as an observer outside his own body. He finds himself a being of subjective reality separate from the objects of the physical and mental world. He is not a body, and the world is not reality, but only the interpretation of the world, created by chance circumstances under certain conditions. And then, at the third level, you find yourself only as a point in space, by nobody, by a spark, by the spark of consciousness. You feel like in an infinite emptiness the ocean of the universe opens its arms, and you are drowning in its bliss. You understand that not only have they become nothing, nothing, but they have always been and only accidentally accepted the illusion of reality.
Perform the following breathing technique - calm,a deep breath, the same calm, deep exhalation. Breath of the stomach, continuous and uniform. Always watch the breath, the way it enters and how it goes. Keep the focus on your breathing. Do not wait for the result - totally become an observer of your breathing - "I'm The One Who Is Watching For Breathing".
Just do not think that it's easy - tune in tothat by beginning to meditate, sooner or later you will come to the state of meditation. Maybe after a while regular lessons are not right at the time of the practice, and when you walk down the street and enjoy clean, fresh air after the rain, you suddenly want to stop from the surging wave of experience. You look at the world, and it is quite different - as it were slowed down and everything breathes love.
Or you look at any person, and he suddenlyto become incredibly beautiful - you see in him the embodiment of God himself. Or suddenly, somewhere you heard the rustling of the wings of a flying dove and this sound suddenly stops the world - someone paused, and you just watch the sun slowly descend to the high houses. Be sure - this is it, that's it! Stop, close your eyes and go deeper into yourself - do not let this slip away!
Tip 2: Meditation. What is important to remember practice
It is very important to understand that meditation is a natural and harmonious process. It should not become for a person who practices it, something difficult and unnatural.
Many early meditation practitioners think thatyou need to strain yourself in a certain way. In the future, if they manage to get acquainted with the "real yogic" meditation, they, even, sometimes, are disappointed. They waited for something complicated and abstruse, but, as it turned out, everything is completely different.
Meditation is a natural process, which in its characteristics is more similar to a child's play than to an ascetic practice, in which one has to strain himself severely.
Children, for example, playing, can think about something,immerse yourself in your dreams. The practice of meditation is very similar to this "occupation". But during this simple, at first glance, action, there are mysterious internal processes.
If we aim to understand how theseDeep processes, then we should turn to the ancient yogic treatises. We will understand how this mechanism works or we do not understand, it does not matter. The important thing is that if we practice harmony and regularity in meditation, we will definitely get results!
It is very important how we meditate. We remember that this is a natural process. We begin to practice as it turns out. Gradually, our mind, which loves to control everything, will let go of its grasp. In a more relaxed state, the practice will be much more productive.
Important goals of the practice of meditation are preciselyare the ability to relax your mind, let go of your problems and sink into your inner world. It is from this skill that your success in meditation practice will depend.
Tip 3: Meditation: rules and nuances
Our life is full of fuss, speed and dailytasks. How in this rhythm to keep a mental balance, to solve life issues, without losing the strength of the soul? How to be calm in communicating with others? How to make decisions reasonably and carefully? Where can we take the strength to take our own life under our control, and not succumb to momentary emotions? Meditation will help us in solving all these pressing issues!
What does meditation do?
Meditation is a practice that allowsus to rest. This is an obligatory characteristic. There are many kinds of meditation, but if after practice you do not feel a surge of physical or mental strength, then, apparently, you were not meditating.
The only exception is when we just startedwork on developing a habit of meditating. If we are engaged for a while, then meditation gives us strength! And in a matter of minutes, not more than fifteen, we can feel such a burst of energy that we will not be able to feel after a long sleep! Such a force is the practice of meditation.
For whom is it useful to meditate?
Meditation is useful for all those who experience emotions, for those who solve life problems, for those who are engaged in physical practices. In general, meditation is useful for everyone.
We all need to be able to keep calmState of mind! We all need to restore our strength. And in order for the recovery process to be productive and not take too much time, we need to learn how to meditate.
How much meditation is needed to get results?
As in all yoga practices, it is very importantharmony! Of course, this also applies to meditation. Here it is important to understand that in order for us to be comfortable, and we would get the most benefit from practice, we need to develop a habit. In the development and consolidation of the habit, gradualness and regularity are needed. No sharp body movements should be done.
We start our practice from a few minutes a day,Or from two to three times a week, as our possibilities allow us. Better a little, but regularly, than three hours once a month. Because if there are a lot of practice, we will seldom deal with it, the habit of not gaining a foothold, and we, in the end, will generally abandon what we started.
In a few months, for example, three, we bringTime of meditation practice to fifteen minutes. This time, which can be found in the rhythm of modern life. That's not a lot. We sometimes spend much more time on useless things. But this time, on the other hand, is quite enough to get tangible results. Results will be necessary, it is only meditation that densely enters our life.
How to choose a place for meditation?
Just worth saying that it is better to startmeditate in the conditions that we have at this time, rather than postpone, waiting for the time when the "ideal" conditions will appear. Ideal conditions will never be!
Everything is due to our karma. And our task is to choose "the best of the worst", if circumstances so are. And yet, what factors are important in choosing a place? For beginners, it would be good to start practicing somewhere in nature, in a beautiful place, on a neutral, as they say, territory.
This is important so that nothing distracts us. Our mind tends to cling and jump from thought to thought. And if we begin to practice at home, then we will have thoughts, like "we should do repairs," "I want to rearrange furniture," "it's time to wash the floor," and so on. When we are already strong, such thoughts can not knock us out of the right mood. But this is important for a start.
It is also good to practice where we are notdisturbed while we are practicing. If this place is on the street, in the park, then, where there are fewer passers-by, people walking dogs. If it's at home, then there's where nobody needs anything while you're doing it. In general, we try to avoid the influence of external stimuli as much as possible. We choose the optimal place from what we have.
Tip 4: How to practice meditation
Meditation is an ancient practice of changeconsciousness, which came to us from yoga and Buddhism. Meditation has a beneficial effect on the human body: relieves fears, aggression, depression, improves the emotional state, opens up creative abilities and promotes relaxation. However, plunge into real meditation is not so simple. Have enough patience and perseverance, and very soon you will experience the miraculous effect of meditation on your personal experience.
You will need
- - Light and comfortable clothing;
- - blanket or shawl for keeping the body warm;
- - an alarm clock or a timer;
- - Bell or tingshas.
Instructions
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For meditation, choose a quiet cozy place, whereyou will not be disturbed. The ideal time for meditation is early morning, when consciousness is not yet loaded with daily worries. Also, to practice this spiritual practice better on an empty stomach. To achieve emotional balance, it is enough to meditate only once a day, at the same time.
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Take a comfortable pose to head, neck andthe body was on a straight line. The position of the body is selected individually, since any discomfort can prevent immersion in the meditative state. The most popular option is the pose of lotus or half-lotus. For beginners, simpler poses are recommended: sitting in a chair with a straight back, lying on a rug, sitting on his heels with knees bent, sitting on the floor with crossed legs.
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Set an alarm or timer for the end timeMeditation. To create the right mood and easy exit from meditation, use a bell or thin cymbals (tingshas). Start and finish each lesson Meditation Ringing of a bell or blow in cymbals.
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Close your eyes and try to maximizerelax. The easiest way to immerse in meditation is by concentrating on breathing. Breathe naturally, mentally speaking the word "time" with each breath and the word "two" with each exhalation. Do not try to control the rhythm of your breathing.
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The widespread use of meditation onVarious themes - love, wealth, health. So, imagine that you are in some picturesque place: on a flower clearing, on the beach. Breathe in the aromas of flowers, feel a slight breeze on your skin. And at the moment when you feel happiness and serenity, draw in your minds so desirable images. It can be a man of your dreams, a beautiful house, luxury and wealth, the ideal figure to which you so strive. Enjoy your invented world and its benefits. And in the work to achieve the cherished goal, often remember those amazing sensations, they will give you strength.
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When the alarm goes off, slowly openeyes. Take a few deep breaths. Stand up and get a good stretch. Do not get too upset, otherwise your head will spin. After the meditation slows down the heartbeat and lowers blood pressure. Do not forget to ring the bell. If you managed to comprehend the art of meditation, then the reward will be your soul's harmony and the charge of cheerfulness for the whole day.
Tip 5: Meditation as a sedative
Meditation is one way to relax,Calm your nerves and escape from the hustle and bustle. After all, as you know, all diseases from nerves. It suits and in order to recover enough to plunge into silence and abstract from their problems.
