yoga and Meditation
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You should meditate at the beginning and end of your yoga exercises. Meditation is one of the principles of yoga. This article on yoga and meditation gives you useful tips on meditation.
What is meditation?
It is the practice where there is constant observation of mind. In this, you focus your mind at one point to make it still and perceive self. It will help you to have a great sense of purpose and a clear mind. It helps to improve your concentration and strengthen your will.
How to meditate
It will be useful, if you try to be disciplined while meditating. You should have to make some extra efforts to make meditation a regular habit.
1. Try and meditate at same time same place every day
2. Time of meditation should be some hours after your meal
3. Take some time to be still and quiet to concentrate
4. Create a comfortable space in your house for meditation
5. Use the same seat, cushion, blanket or chair every time you meditate
6. Cleaning your self by bathing, taking a wash, Empty your bowel and bladder before meditation
7. Make a simple space that you can customize for meditation
8. Make a simple habit of meditation and expand over time
Meditation exercises or meditation techniques
There are different types of meditation exercises. It contains the withdrawal of senses, focusing on some thing imaginary and so on. Some meditation exercises are listed below.
1. Yoni mudra
2. Category concentration
3. Simple meditation
4. Walking meditation
5. Transcendental meditation
6. Mindfulness meditation
7. Journey meditation
8. Vibrational meditation
9. Movement meditation
10. Breath and naval meditation
11. Chakra meditation
Meditation steps
Beginning yoga meditation is simple as well as complex. You will have to follow some meditation steps. These are as follows.
1. Stretch your body with emphasis on spine and neck
2. Sit straight so that your weight is evenly distributed
3. Reflect on your daily activities for mind to settle down
4. Body awareness for reducing stress and stop mind from wandering
5. Breath awareness to concentrate during advanced stages of meditation
6. Concentrate your mind on breathing or any part of your body
7. Let your thoughts flow freely as you concentrate
Types of meditation mantra
Meditation mantras help you to keep focused and relaxed while you meditate. These mantras create patterns of positive energy and destroy negativity. They help you in better concentration during meditation by refreshing your mind and emotions.
1. Nirguna mantra
2. Saguna mantra
3. Mala
Benefits of meditation
Meditation contributes to your well being. It promotes healing and has physiological, psychological and spiritual benefits. These benefits of meditation are as follows.
1. Decrease metabolic rate and heart rate
2. Lowers the level of lactate and cortisol chemicals that are related with stress
3. Reduce free radicals responsible for tissue damage
4. Drop cholesterol levels
5. Improve the ease of breathing
6. Slow aging process
7. Improves immunity
8. Improve memory
9. Increase emotional stability and happiness
10. Spiritual benefits like self-awareness and acceptance
Meditation is one of the principles of yoga. This article on yoga and meditation informs you about meditation, how to meditate, meditation techniques and benefits of meditation.
About the Author
Stephen Nadler is renowned yoga specialist and has been teaching yoga since 1999. He offers integrated approach, suitable for all levels with emphasis on alignment and breath, awareness in minds and mental relaxation. Moreover, he takes individual yoga classes for pregnant ladies.
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