Posts Tagged ‘guided meditation’

What Meditation can do for You

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Mastering Meditation

Meditation has been an key bit of a number of societies for millennia, the worth of its practice being well-known as chief on spiritual, emotional and tangible levels. The practice of meditation has been widely known to be helpful to dropping stress levels, enhancing wellbeing on a material state of being and to give power to the persons practising with a better state of spiritual fulfilment. With regard to comments which have been made in conjunction with improved bodily health improvement much of which can be also ascribed to greater emotional health and stress reduction. By dropping stress our bodies gain a healthier level of being, and as such generates a way of living with the intention of reduces bodily dis-ease.

Meditation can affect folks through a multitude of discrete levels, in conjunction with every individual taking a varying state of effect from the meditation they perform. In brief we are all discrete persons, and whilst such get diverse things from the meditation we perform. Though we make share familiar associations through a diverse collection of undertakings we complete all react and conduct ourselves alternately to assorted conditions.This is a stark detail to take note of as you are initially venturing out with meditation, your achievements are likely to be uncommon to alternative folks. Various persons take to meditation more rapidly than other folks, and each one of us pushes to vaguely separate depths in conjunction with it. Spiritual healers inside the numerous societies which still exhibit them, reach to a very deep point of trance and meditation at what time they are working, yet frequently they can do so at what various would classify as a waking state. Monks and others in the quest of enlightenment can connect with levels where they move out to very deep meditative states for days, gratis of the necessity of drink or sustenance as a result of how they have altered their energy levels. So whatever time span and depths you can move to and long to be off to in conjunction with your meditation is absolutely ok, whilst you begin go easy on yourself and stay gentle within terms of what you carry out.

At first numerous persons notice that they travel into a light trance, like to the point which a person can experience while watching television or else fish swimming inside a tank. So if you are feeling that you are remaining conscious that’s ok, the further you meditate the easier it becomes and the deeper you can take off. Furthermore you could notice that listening to Guided Meditations, either via C.D. Otherwise mp3, are a very satisfactory way to begin meditating. By working with a Guided Meditation you can free your conscious mind out of the way more without problems at the same time as you merely trail the language and voice of the person leading you. This is the basis that meditation groups are a very helpful place meant for persons to start their pathway with meditation, being with a guru who can lead you and share tips with you whilst you set in motion meditating can attain you a expanded state of comfort and confidence in conjunction with your practise. The foremost business is to commence in conjunction with something which is easy for you, be that Guided Meditation CDs and mp3s, a meditation assemblage or else merely taking a moment undisturbed by yourself while you study to meditate is great. Meditation is a practice which is intended to be simple, relaxing and beneficial in support of stress reduction, so take it easy on yourself at what time you are studying to meditate. After that while you progress deeper into your meditation practice you can take it deeper and move to expanded depths, at all times though meditation is something to be pleasurable, something to gain you joy and composure. Whatever point you are at and wherever you are opening from, be you solely opening to be trained how to meditate or else seeking to deeper spiritual spaces I wish you well in conjunction with your path. Take pleasure in your meditations and the composure they bring to your life, Namaste!

Have You Tried Guided Meditation?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

Guided meditation has its roots in western culture where it has traditionally been used by those interested in developing their psychic abilities and following a more spiritual way of life. In recent years guided meditation has seen a surge in popularity and adoption by a more mainstream audience who have come to realise just how relaxing and enjoyable it can be.

Guided Meditations are designed to take the listener on a visualised journey, they are not about stilling every part of your being as you would with a transcendental meditation. If you are the sort of person whose mind is forever racing in different directions or you sometimes struggle to quiet your thoughts then a guided meditation could be perfect for you. A guided meditation gives such people something to think about. Listening to a combination of a soothing voice coupled with some soft background music helps to distract their normally over-active mind and they can soon fall into a state of gentle relaxation.

If you are prone to stress then you could find this type of meditation particularly helpful. The daily grind can be tiresome sometimes and so going on a visualised journey can be a welcome distraction and a way to escape and rejuvenate for a short time. Your guide can take you to magical and mythical places – for those who have developed their abilities they can assist in connecting you to your spirit guides, your higherself and even your Divine Creator.

To get the most from a guided meditation it is best to prepare. Arrange it so that you’ve got some time when you know you are not going to be interrupted, turn off the phone then get into your favourite chair or maybe your comfy bed. Once you are into your meditation an experienced guide is going to take you to quite a deep state of relaxation from which you will not want to be disturbed, it can be frustrating as well as a little bit disorientating. I always advise people to put a glass of water nearby before they begin as it can be a good way to ground you when the meditation ends and bring your focus and attention back to the moment.

Many guided meditations have been developed to help people with the more common afflictions of modern day living such as stress, worry and difficulty sleeping. More specialised meditations have been produced to assist people with diseases, abusive pasts, perceived weaknesses and addictions. Other guided meditations are created purely to take you on a magical journey – perhaps you would like to visit the lost city of Atlantis, explore an Enchanted Castle or set out on a Shamanic Journey. Increasingly popular during the difficult times that many people are facing right now are angel meditations. Experienced guides will prepare you for your journey and get you to a destination before leaving you for a time, this allows you to explore on your own and means that your journey will be different each time you use the meditation.

With most things in life the more experienced you become with guided meditations the more you will get from them. Guided Meditation is a widely used method for developing the psychic and healing abilities in people and for providing a connection with our higher self and spirit guides.

Regardless of why you take a guided meditation, be it spiritual enlightenment or just pure relaxation you are to sure to feel calmer and more at peace afterward.

Using Guided Meditation to Cure Panic Attacks

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

I feel for people looking for a panic attack cure.  Without the right stress training, it can literally feel like the end of the world when an attack strikes.

I experienced panic attacks over a half year period.It seemed to have appeared out of mid-air, but after my first experience, I could never fully forget it.  One initial surge of stress, regardless of cause, and my mind would raise 30 steps envisioning a full scale anxiety attack.  That would in turn raise the initial stress to a higher level, and the battle would be on as to whether or not I could contain it.

I was up at 4am partially due to my night owl tendencies and partially due to my anxiety; It was during one of the late nights that an infomerical came on.It was a 12 cassette set on how to beat panic attacks and anxiety.

These tapes worked wonders and my panic attacks were gone within a month.  In fact, other than randomly on airplanes, I haven’t suffered an attack in 17 years.

 

The course used visualizations and guided relaxations.I did not notice this originally, each tape was a numbered cassette.  The one that did the trick for me was a specific guided visualization.

The guided visualization put me through a relaxation phase with deep breathing.  Once the deep relaxation was reached, I was instructed to picture a time when I felt safe, secure, and happy.  I remember this was a tricky one – not that I didn’t feel those things, but to think of a situation that perfectly summed up all 3 was not easy to do.

 

My mind chose a memory of a car ride when I was about 8 years old.  I was in the backseat, my parents were in the front, and the window was down.  The sun was hitting my face and I was able to fall asleep feeling completely content.

 

Why that moment?  No idea.  But the combination of being guided to deep relaxation, then fully envisioning a moment that I felt content and happy, it made me feel the best I’d felt in a long time.

 

What is strange to me, and I still don’t understand why this worked, is that the anxiety immediately ceased to be an issue in my life.  When a wave of potential panic reared its head, I was able to consciously recognize it and breathe through it, letting it wash over me.  This isn’t to say that I wasn’t tense or that some waves weren’t more intense than others, but never again an attack (except on a flight…still working on that one).

If you are having issues with panic attacks I am sure you are looking for anxiety cures. Investigate guided relaxation and visualization.  We have a number of options in our meditation masters network.

How to Meditate to Lose Weight

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Mind over matter.

This phrase always seems to get left out when the subject of weight loss comes up. This phrase is the key to either start a new healthier lifestyle to lose weight or to just get rid of those last 10 pounds. If you don’t have a healthy attitude towards food and your body, you will never attain your desired health goals.

The reason diet fads come and go is because they do not work. Fad diets fail because they only take one factor into account: physical. When it comes to health, its important to be healthy in all 4 areas: mental, spiritual, emotional and physical. If one area is sick, the rest cannot be healthy.

Meditation is the perfect way to rejuvenate and revive all 4 areas in your life to be a happier, healthier you. To finally change your life and get the body you desire, you will have to adjust the way you think and feel about food, health and fitness. It gives you a sense of peace and better understanding of yourself. Specifically your triggers that lead you to eat and be overweight.

Once you achieve deep meditation, you will discover your behavioral and psychological influences that guide your health choices. In this state you can use your mind to strategize and internalize changes you can make to achieve your weight loss. Once you master meditation and understand these influences, you can change them.

Meditation is a practice that can be mastered by anyone. To get started with meditating, many people start by listening to guided mediations before they feel more comfortable doing it on their own. A great guided meditation for weight loss can be found here using the Silva Method

Harmonizing the 4 areas of your life will be the best way to reach all your goals, physical, mental, emotional or spiritually. From weight loss to a healthy attitude towards food, guided meditation is a great way to start down a healthier, happier path.

Using Your Mind to Get the Body You Want

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

Mind over matter.

This phrase always seems to get left out when the subject of weight loss comes up. This phrase is the key to either start a new healthier lifestyle to lose weight or to just get rid of those last 10 pounds. If you don’t have a healthy attitude towards food and your body, you will never attain your desired health goals.

The reason people seem to go from diet to diet is because they don’t work. Fad diets fail because they only take one factor into account: physical. When it comes to health, its important to be healthy in all 4 areas: mental, spiritual, emotional and physical. If one area is sick, the rest cannot be healthy.

Meditation is the perfect way to rejuvenate and revive all 4 areas in your life to be a happier, healthier you. To finally lose that spare tire, you will need to adjust the way you think about food, health and fitness to control your habits. It gives you a sense of peace and better understanding of yourself. Specifically your triggers that lead you to eat and be overweight.

In deep meditation you can find out your behavioral and psychological influences that lead to your health choices. In this state you can use your mind to strategize and internalize changes you can make to achieve your weight loss. Mastering meditation will be the key to you changing your behaviors.

Meditation is a practice that can be mastered by anyone. To get started with meditating, many people start by listening to guided mediations before they feel more comfortable doing it on their own. A great guided meditation for weight loss can be found here using the Silva Method

Harmonizing the 4 areas of your life will be the best way to reach all your goals, physical, mental, emotional or spiritually. From weight loss to a healthy attitude towards food, guided meditation is a great way to start down a healthier, happier path.