HOW TO DO MEDITATION PART-2

HOW DO MEDITATION PART -1

Yoga & Meditation

Meditation is one of the Five Principles of Yoga. It is the practice by which there is constant observation of the mind. It requires you to focus your mind at one point and make your mind still in order to perceive the 'self'. Through the practice of Meditation, you will achieve a greater sense of purpose and strength of will. It also helps you achieve a clearer mind, improve your concentration, and discover the wisdom and tranquility within you. Know the basics of Meditation and learn the different Meditation Exercises and Techniques in the following sections:


What is Meditation?
In this section, know what Meditation is, get familiar with its essential aspects, and learn what makes it different from other forms of relaxation or related practice.
Meditation - How it Works
Meditation is an important tool in achieving mental clarity and health. Learn how Meditation works and know the various health benefits brought about by Meditating.

Meditation Poses
There are many Meditation Poses that you can practice. Learn how to perform the Full Lotus Posture, Half Lotus Pose, Burmese Pose, and the Egyptian Pose.

Meditation - Main Principles
A set of guidelines was formulated to help people understand the different aspects of Meditation. In this section, take a look at the main Principles of Meditation.
Meditation - Benefits of Meditation
Meditation can contribute to the psychological and physiological well-being of an individual. It can also help you in having a positive outlook in life. Learn the various health benefits of Meditation.

Meditation - Types
Meditating can be done in various ways depending on your goal/s. This section covers the basic Types of Meditation. Practice what suits your needs.
Meditation - Tratak, Yantra, and OM
Tratak or steady gazing is an excellent concentration exercise. Learn how to do the Tratak technique and know the different diagrams and symbols used in that practice.

Meditation Exercises
Meditation involves a lot of exercises, poses, and techniques. Learn the different Meditation Exercises and practice the one which suits you best.

Meditation - Types of Mantra
Mantra is a profound and practical method of self-awakening, opening and self-transcendence. Know more about Mantra and learn the different Mantra Types.

HOW TO DO MEDITATION STEPS ?


Sit comfortably with your eyes closed.

count in your mind from one to four,

imagine a loud voice saying each number.

imagine the voice is louder than any other sounds.

imagine a large base drum is struck with each number.

one two three four

one two three four

one two three four.

keep counting paying attention to nothing else but the loud voice.

remember that this might be hard and seem pointless at first, but

if you just stick to it, you will find that before long your state
will change

and become very free calm and alive.


Before you begin always commit a period of time to doing the
exercise, even if it's only one minute. This is critically
important.

say in advance how long you will commit and stick to it.

If this is your first time practicing meditation, I recommend you
take one minute.


When you do this place a clock in front of you and do nothing but the
exercise until the time has elapsed.

When you do this exercise, you'll notice an interesting phenomenon.

You will all of a sudden notice that you had stopped counting
accidentally because you were distracted by something.
either a thought or something in the environment.

When this happens don't get angry at yourself, this is crucially
important. Instead you have to remind yourself of the fact that
your lapse in attention is now your opportunity to rewire your mind
to go back to the count. Each time you do this your mind is
learning a new habit. The habit of identifying thinking and
deciding to let it go for now.

The more you do this, the more you'll start to realize that you
don't need to think all the time.

Thinking less doesn't make you stupid, it makes you smarter because
your using your mind in a more conscious and powerful way.