This is a completely impromptu post. In fact, I am supposed to be working on some other projects right now, but I felt divinely inspired (from a facebook comment thread about me embarking on a 21 day spiritual focus…thanks David) to get this out to you tonight. I will likely come back around and elaborate on this over the next several weeks, but tonight I am going to introduce you to the practice of meditation and explain how Christians can meditate and not feel “spooked out” by it. Continue reading →
If you’re hurting, sit down. Meditation can reduce pain by 40 percent, a new study finds. In fact, meditation produced a greater reduction in pain than even morphine or other pain-relieving drugs, which typically lower pain ratings by about 25 percent, says lead study author, Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., of Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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Integral yoga combines chanting, breathwork and meditation. Integral yoga teaches that the actual physical poses actually helps prepare the mind and body for a deeper meditation. Integral yoga’s gentle poses and focus on meditation is ideal for people suffering from chronic illness/pain, seniors and pregnant women.Yoga mat or chair
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Meditation is very ancient, and has many uses. Benefits include: physical and mental healing, relaxation, ability to cope more easily with everyday problems, a more balanced and happier personality, even better concentration and emotional stability. Meditation can help to bring peace and relief from stress into your life.
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Sitting Meditation
Find a quiet place, away from other people and noise. Ware comfortable clothes, and relax. Put away all thoghts for a while, make yourself feel free from the part, and the future. At this moment you are only aware of your movements.
Arrange your seat. The best is to sit on a sitting pad or you can just fold a blanket and sit on the floor. A good sitting pad should give you a stable feeling when you sit on it.The sitting pad should not be too high or too thin.
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