Learn Easy Meditation

Posts tagged as:

Distractions

Peter Hill asked:




“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of mediation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.”

Buddha

It seems that nowadays each year sees the launch of a new technology designed to help with meditation and self-discovery. This year will be no exception as the new Holosync meditation CDs grow in popularity and gathers reviews from mainstream media. From the claims of enhanced creativity, to the ability to achieve deeper states then zen monk, these expensive CD’s are drawing much attention as well a competition from new alternative products. This article will explore the many exciting aspects of this new technology and their impact on the self-help community.

Like many other self-help and meditation products available today, the Holosync technology is aimed at increasing a persons creativity and imagination. The first thing you will notice when you put on headphones and begin listening to a track, is that all outside sounds, and outside distractions fade away. You find that you can listen carefully to the sounds and really focus in on your own thoughts, your own feelings, your own sensations and pictures that flow through your mind. Like clouds floating in the sky. It is so powerful at times that it can be difficult to quite the mind after a session and even harder to fall asleep. You will find that thoughts and inspiration fills your mind, and this often causes an inability to quite the mind. While enhanced creativity is often something people enjoy, it can also case a sense of excitement that is hard to simmer down. Along with this, there is somewhat of a commitment that is required to enjoy the maximum benefit of these technologies.

In the same way that all good skills in life require discipline, to get the most out of a meditation session you must begin to invest time in practicing. The ideal amount of time per week to meditate is for one hour a day for six days of the week. Now this can be cut down to a half hour or even twenty minutes to enjoy the good feelings of centeredness. You can even listen for five to 10 minutes and still get the Holosync effect. Many people who get into the ritual of meditation often find themselves only using the CD’s about three to four times a week and still feel great about the work. However often you do it, you will find that each time you do it, it will take you deeper into yourself and quicker each time.

The claim is that you can reach deeper states of consciousness then someone who is a seasoned veteran of meditation your first try. It has been said that within the first week, you will reach a deeper level of meditation then a Zen monk. Others find that it quickly causes them to spark their imagination, leading them to new thoughts, new feelings, new sensations and new behaviors. There are many great things that can come from using your mind for a change, but always for a price.

The Holosync CD’s that first came onto the market were made by the Centerpoint Reasearch Institute, and cost roughly a hundred dollars per disk, with many subsequent levels. Since they first introduced the technology years ago, many other competitors have released similar products. After trying these alternatives, many people have found that they are just as effective in reaching deeper states of consciousness. Some have even been found to be superior is value based on the instructions provided with the audio. Some range from hundreds of dollars to some that are as little as thirty dollars.

As you can probably tell by now, these are only some of the reasons that Holosync CD’s have received so much attention online. Regardless of whether you use them once or once a day, you may find that you can enhance your meditations, spark your creativity and enjoy deeper levels of consciousness, even if you try an alternative product. It is quite likely that this technology will evolve to meet the demands of the self-help marketplace, and help enhance meditation for all who try it.

Hollistic-online
Jenny Styles asked:




Meditation can be a very effective way to overcome the powerful reactions that occur in your mind during drug withdrawal. Your inner voices will be telling you all sorts of different things when you are trying to get off drugs. If you recognize these damaging inner voices and take steps to calm them, your chance to successfully recover is significantly increased.

If you take a moment and practice some meditation techniques, your body will calm and those voices will go away. We could make an entire article on meditation – in fact, we have! However, following are some basic meditation exercises you can try. First, you need to be in a quiet place free of distractions. Get comfortable and allow yourself a little bit of time to relax and be open to the meditations. You will be focusing your mind on an object of thought or awareness and acknowledging where your mindset is now and where you want it to be. The first stage in meditation is to stop distractions and make your mind more lucid and clearer. This can be accomplished through simple breathing meditation. Sit in a position that is comfortable for you. You may want to try sitting cross legged keeping your spine straight and resting your arms comfortably in your lap.

Close your eyes and focus on your breathing. Breathe naturally through your nose. Don’t try to control your breathing, simply become aware of the air coming in and out of your nose. Feel the sensation of the breath with each inhalation and exhalation. At first, your mind will be very busy and you might think the meditation isn’t working. But what you are doing is becoming aware of just how busy your mind is. Resist following thoughts as they arise. Just concentrate on your breaths and how they feel. If you find your mind wandering, just bring it back to the breathing. Keep doing this as many times as is necessary.

Meditation requires great patience. You can’t control your thoughts unless you train yourself to do so. Practice breathing meditation as often as you can. With time and practice, you will find yourself slipping into the state of mind you need to be in much quicker.When you exhale, you may want to try humming or repeating a word over and over. We like to use the word “Peace” or “Serenity”, but you can choose whatever word will calm you.

Buddhist meditation suggests that you say your chosen phrase or word during inhalation. Their phrase is generally “Ham Sah” which means “I am that.” Then when you exhale, say “Saah” which should sound like a sigh. They find this very relaxing and it helps them get in touch with their inner thoughts. In researching this article, we found a great website you may want to visit. At learningmeditation.com, you can go to their meditation room where they have various recorded meditations you can listen to that will help you relax and feel renewed. When you concentrate on the voice that is speaking, you can become more focused and relax.

Another good technique is to picture a relaxing place for you. This might be a sunny beach or in a warm bath. Wherever you are most relaxed is where you should picture in your head. Imagine you are there and feel the sensations that the image conjures up. You can also use progressive muscle relaxation to get rid of your stress. PMR involves concentrating on one part of the body at a time. Start with your right leg. Tighten the muscles in your leg and hold the tightening for a few seconds – a count of ten perhaps. Then relax those muscles feeling the sensation that you get with that relaxation. Move on to each part of your body using the same technique until you have covered them all.

Exercise is great for stress relief. You may want to look into yoga classes. Yoga is a very spiritual exercise method and can do wonders for stress relief. Tai Chi is another spiritual form of exercise that requires you to concentrate on your body rather than your mind. When you do that, you will find yourself becoming much more relaxed and able to cope with the world. There is one aspect of drug addiction that we haven’t addressed yet, and we would be remiss if we didn’t acknowledge this growing problem.

MeditationCenter.com