4/16/2020 0 Comments An introduction to MeditationDespite what many people think, meditation is not only a religious thing, and it's not for a certain type of people either. Everyone, no matter their age, gender, or stage in life, can join the practice of meditation and benefit from it. You might have already tried out meditation once or twice, or you might be completely new to this concept, in both cases, we got you covered! This article is an introduction to meditation, in which we will tell you about the what, why, and how. Now, sit high and proud and comfortably, take a deep breath- What is meditation?Meditation is like a training session for your mind, just like the intervals and reps you for your muscle. Meditation trains you to be more present and mindful in the current moment, to be more aware and aligned with your thoughts that come and go in our daily life. Although people have been associating meditation with several religions and spirituality, you don't have to be religious or spiritual to meditate. Now, there are several approach to meditation: concentrated or mindful, guided or unguided. These terms might sound unfamiliar, but don't worry, we will break them down for you. approaches to meditation1. Concentrated Meditation. Concentration meditation involves focusing on a single point. This single point could be a word or sentence called a "mantra" you will be repeating, could be a candle flame that you will be staring at, or it could be a repetitive gong that you will be listen to. Now, if you try this, you might find your mind starts to wander, thoughts will come in to your brain one after another. What you need to do is simply let go of them, and recenter your focus back to your "single point". 2. Mindfulness Meditation. Mindfulness meditation encourages the practitioner to observe wandering thoughts as they drift through the mind. The intention is not to get involved with the thoughts or to judge them, but simply to be aware of each mental note as it arises. This practice let you go inwards and be more aware of your thoughts, pleasant or unpleasant, and develops your inner balance. 3. Guided Meditation. Both of the approach above can be practiced unguided, simply meaning without guidance of anyone. Now, as a beginner, you might want to try out guided meditation. There are tons of resources- videos, audios, apps online, that you can explore. For example, if you want to meditate in the morning, simply put in the search bar on YouTube "morning guided meditation+ the length of time you want to meditate" , and voila, you now have a meditation instructor! And don't be afraid to switch among videos or apps, as you need to find what works the best for you. |
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