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body scan meditation

body scan meditation

Body scan can be used both as a meditation by itself or as a practice for the preparation of another technique. It is an indispensable technique to acknowledge the different areas of our body and explore how each body part feels with curiosity and openness. Some instructors believe that body

meditation for beginners (2/2)

meditation for beginners (2/2)

* Let go of expectations: We are all conditioned these days to get instant benefits and rewards. But if we keep the same approach for meditation, we will be hugely disappointed. Not all meditation sessions will be the same, whether you are a beginner or someone who has been meditating for

meditation for beginners (1/2)

meditation for beginners (1/2)

If you are new to meditation, here are some useful tips that will help you get started in your meditation practice. * Start small: As you begin the practice of meditating, start with meditating for 1 to 2 minutes a day. Once you find that easy, try meditating for 5 minutes.

how to practice mantra meditation

how to practice mantra meditation

This practice is an ancient one originating in Hindu and Buddhist traditions. A mantra is a syllable, word, or phrase that is chanted repeatedly while meditating. There is a dual purpose of this practice: repetition of our chosen mantra, i.e. sound, words, or affirmations to raise our vibrations as

let life flow through you

let life flow through you

I had a friend a few years back who worked in a yoga studio that I used to visit often. Just talking to her, even for a couple of minutes, made me instantly relaxed. And this happened every single time! It’s still a mystery to me how she did

how to practice visualization meditation

how to practice visualization meditation

Visualization is a powerful tool to elevate our vibrations and well-being. While we can visualize our desired future to accelerate our success, we can also use visualization to deepen our enjoyment of the present moment. As compared to other techniques of meditation that are passive in nature, visualization meditation can

how to practice the noting technique

how to practice the noting technique

As we meditate, we may get so inundated with our thoughts or feelings that we may lose awareness of our breath or our object of attention. When we gain awareness again, we can simply note the nature of distraction, whether it was a thought or feeling, and again start focusing

horizontal vs. vertical travel

horizontal vs. vertical travel

> “There are many going afar to marvel at the heights of mountains, the mighty waves of the sea, the long courses of great rivers, the vastness of the ocean, the movements of the stars, yet they leave themselves unnoticed!” — Saint Augustine There’s a popular expression by the Zen

acknowledge your negative emotions

acknowledge your negative emotions