If you are having trouble with your meditation practice, you'll want to explore different Meditation Positions to see if another technique works better for you. Laura Whitelaw is a Certified ZPoint Practitioner and Meridian Tapping Coach. Visit The Way To Bliss Now to get access to a free prosperity audio so you can shed your stress and feel your best!
Many in today's society rush through their days with barely even a thought to slowing down - a habit which is putting their health at risk. Learning to meditate effectively is a requirement in order to ward off possible illness and disease that come from too much stress.
Meditation has been proven to help reduce cortisol levels (the hormone released during stressful periods) resulting in a overall feeling of happiness and well-being. Some other benefits of meditation include enhanced creativity and problem solving ability. There are different styles of meditation practiced throughout the world and all of them produce peaceful results.
You are probably most familiar with the use of a mantra during meditation. Many yogis are pictured chanting "Om" while they sit cross legged with their eyes closed in deep relaxation. This meditation technique is used to focus a wandering mind and is ideal for the beginning meditator. Choose a simple to repeat word and repeat it over and over while allowing your mind and body to totally relax. The word you choose for your mantra should be a positive word or one that has no meaning for you. You don't need to repeat your mantra out loud but you can if you wish.
Another form of relaxing meditation is to simply become aware of your breathing. Sit comfortably and with your eyes closed, notice your breathing without trying to change it. That's right; just notice the sensation of your breathing and how it feels moving in and out of your nostrils, your lungs and how it travels down to your abdomen. Notice the sound of your breathing and just gently acknowledge any distracting thoughts that come to your mind then come back to your breath.
Gratitude is the focus in loving kindness meditation. While sitting in meditation, we remember all the wonderful people, animals, places and things that have helped along our journey. Our gratitude is expressed to those we love along with our blessings. The key is to be in a state of deep appreciation and gratitude for everyone and everything in our lives.
Investing the time in learning how to meditate will benefit your health and peace of mind. The same results can be achieved regardless of the techniques that are used. Find what works best for you so that you will practice for a minimum of 10 minutes daily. In a very short period of time, you will begin to notice the benefits of meditation and you'll be hooked!
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