Thursday 14 February 2013

Yoga and Meditation


Meditation is one of the Five Principles of Yoga. It is the practice by which there is constant observation of the mind. It requires you to focus your mind at one point and make your mind still in order to perceive the 'self'. Through the practice of Meditation, you will achieve a greater sense of purpose and strength of will. It also helps you achieve a clearer mind, improve your concentration, and discover the wisdom and tranquility within you. Know the basics of Meditation and learn the different Meditation Exercises and Techniques in the following sections:

What is Meditation?
In this section, know what Meditation is, get familiar with its essential aspects, and learn what makes it different from other forms of relaxation or related practice.
Meditation - How it Works?
Meditation is an important tool in achieving mental clarity and health. Learn how Meditation works and know the various health benefits brought about by Meditating.
Meditation Poses
There are many Meditation Poses that you can practice. Learn how to perform the Full Lotus Posture, Half Lotus Pose, Burmese Pose, and the Egyptian Pose.
Meditation - Main Principles
A set of guidelines was formulated to help people understand the different aspects of Meditation. In this section, take a look at the main Principles of Meditation.
Meditation - Benefits of Meditation
Meditation can contribute to the psychological and physiological well-being of an individual. It can also help you in having a positive outlook in life. Learn the various health benefits of Meditation.
Meditation - Types
Meditating can be done in various ways depending on your goal/s. This section covers the basic Types of Meditation. Practice what suits your needs.
Meditation - Tratak, Yantra, and OM
Tratak or steady gazing is an excellent concentration exercise. Learn how to do the Tratak technique and know the different diagrams and symbols used in that practice.
Meditation Exercises
Meditation involves a lot of exercises, poses, and techniques. Learn the different Meditation Exercises and practice the one which suits you best.
Meditation - Types of Mantra
Mantra is a profound and practical method of self-awakening, opening and self-transcendence. Know more about Mantra and learn the different Mantra Types.

  1.     Zen Meditation
This involves sitting just as Buddha did when he achieved enlightenment and at the same time being aware of everything that is happening to oneself and to his or her surroundings. 

  2. Taoist Meditation
Taoist Meditation involves calming the mind and body to the highest degree possible. It is a useful way of releasing stress from daily life. Know more about Taoist Meditation in this section. 

  3. Japa Meditation
Japa Meditation is the form of Meditation in which you recite a word or phrase repetitively, also known as mantra. Its aim is to help you focus your thoughts on the word or phrase that you uttered. 

  4. Alpha Meditation
Alpha Meditation, which activates the power of the subconscious, allows individuals to reach the alpha level of consciousness, which is the ultimate seat of mental relaxation. 

  5. Circadian Meditation
Circadian Meditation plays a big role in improving our sleep and will help us alternate the asleep and awake states in an optimum manner, relax, and conduct everyday activities effectively. 

  6. Merkaba Meditation
Merkaba Meditation is a way to balance the polarity of life, to reach oneness. It is a powerfully healing, gentle Meditation which teaches one to breathe from the heart and connect to the heart energy. 

  7. Sahaj Marg
Sahaj Marg or Natural Path is a Meditation system based on Raja Yoga. It is a practice which is simplified and modified to adapt to man’s present life to achieve inner perfection. 


  8. Bible Meditation
The words found on the Scriptures will be empty without the proper understanding of the messages that they convey. This is where the act of meditating comes in. 


  9. Catholic Meditation
Catholic Meditation is very different from other forms of Meditation. Instead of “quieting the mind” or removing too many thoughts in our heads, we meditate in the form of a prayer. 

 10. Pyramid Meditation
Pyramid Meditation is a form of Meditation done inside, or underneath, a pyramid. Beyond the deceptively simple surface is the almost mystical basis of this particular type of Meditation. 

 11. Color Meditation
There are ways to achieve a sense of peace, taking into consideration the fast-paced and action-oriented lifestyle we have today. One of these methods is called Color Meditation. 


We hope that the different techniques we presented in this section will help you get into a deeper understanding of Meditation and also facilitate your practice of it. There are still other aspects of Meditation that you might like to get into. You may find them in the other portions of this website. Feel free to browse the pages and read the articles.





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