Meditation

Meditation usually refers to a state in which the body is consciously relaxed and the mind

is allowed to become calm and focused. Several major religions include ritual meditation;

however, meditation itself need not be a religious or spiritual activity. Most of the more

popular systems of meditation are of Eastern origin, though there exists also various  forms of Christian, Jewish and Muslim meditation. 

  

A self-directed method for relaxing the body and calming the mind. The practitioner makes a concentrated effort to focus on a single thought to still the inclination of the mind to mull over the many demands and details of daily life.

A variety of techniques for some individuals that may or may not incorporate spirituality which can calm and soothe as well as provide insight.

 Benefits of meditation

 

Meditation usually refers to a state in which the body is consciously relaxed and the mind is allowed to become calm and focused. Several major religions include ritual meditation; however, meditation itself need not be a religious or spiritual activity. Most of the more popular systems of meditation are of Eastern origin, though there exists also various  forms of Christian, Jewish and Muslim meditation. 

Meditation is a highly effective technique that helps us to relax our bodies and minds at a very deep level, which in turn has many physical, mental and emotional benefits.Meditation is both a technique and an experience, for it also allows us to develop a deeper understanding of our lives and be on a path to a more meaningful, happy, balanced. and relaxed life. Meditation is an excellent tool for self-development and actualisation, raising our lives to higher levels of personal satisfaction. It also teaches us better ways of dealing with the myriad of problems and stresses of our daily lives. 

Meditation is a totally natural technique.You can experience joy, love, inner calm peace, better health and a life of abundance where you truly are the creator of your life and master of your destiny. Meditation will take you on a journey like no other, the most exciting journey of them all. It is the key to a treasure chest of riches you can only just begin to imagine and you will discover the most exciting treasure of all – YOU!

Why we do meditation?

• Improve health, boost the immune system and promote recovery. 
• To improve focus and concentration.

• To increase creativity, cognitive function
• To develop self-awareness and promote personal growth 
• To improve lives.
• To get rid of unhappiness, tension, worriness, sadness, depression, tiredness, loneliness or emptiness, confusion.
• To improve or maintain physical health.
• To relieve stress and anxiety.
• To improve or cope better with daily life, family, work, money, sex.
• To improve relationships with loved ones, work colleagues, friends.
• To solve addiction problems, relationship problems.
• If one is grieving for a loved one or departed friend and suffered in life.
• If Life has become meaningless.
• For guidance and direction.
• To develop greater awareness.
• To increase creativity and spontaneity.
• To experience greater joy and happiness.
• To contemplate or develop a deeper understanding of lives.
• To find inner peace and contentment.
• To celebrate life.
• To relax and relieve tension and stress.

This is not meditation

● Being detached from life and needs, loved ones.

● It is not about emptying mind and being ego less.

● Worshipping exotic Hindu or Buddhist gods, gurus and masters.

● Reincarnation, Incense, Devotion.

● Sitting cross-legged for hours.

● Being a vegetarian, vegan, breatharian or being on any other esoteric diet.

● Being celibate, sexless, hating the human body.

● Being falsely spiritual

● Excluding others for any reason.

● Day dreaming, fantasying, or being out of your mind.