I have found these two meditation methods to be very calming and soothing for the mind and soul.

Once you find a comfortable  position for you, you can use spoken or silent mantra, or listen to soothing music or sound, or focus on a candle, burning incense or other small objects, or just simply breathe. Breathing should be natural and through the nose.  Head is tilted slightly downward and the body is completely relaxed. Recognize the thoughts you may have without judgment and bring back concentration to the original object of focus.

Remember that these meditation methods have no goals, there is no bad or good meditation, there is just simply meditating.

Lying Meditation
This is one of the meditation methods that is simple and can be done upon bedtime or prior to a nap, by simply lying down and focusing the attention on breath.  Breathing should be into and out of the lower abdomen.  Concentrate on inhaling and exhaling, or counting the breaths.  Focus on a spot on the ceiling or the sky if you’re outdoors.  Recognize your thoughts without judgment and then bring  your concentration back to breathing.

Sitting Meditation (Zazen)
These meditation technique involve finding a comfortable sitting position for you.  You can sit comfortably either in a chair with your feet flat on the ground or crossed legged on the floor (left leg over right) using a cushion under the buttocks for comfort and to prop up the hips higher than the knees.  In either case, the back should always be straight but without straining.  The palms of the hands are open and can be placed on the thighs, palms up or you can bring the hands together, left palm on top of the right palm, thumbs barely touching each other, resting comfortably against the lower abdomen.

Have you tried these two meditation methods? If so, love to hear your comments.

If not, give them a try, and come back and let me know how they worked for you.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://mindvacationmeditation.com

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Standing Meditation

This  meditation methods is a great exercise to practice proper breathing,  a simple way to concentrate and a great way to regain your proper breathing techniques similar to the way we used to breathe naturally as infants.

Stand comfortably with your spine straight and feet about shoulder distance apart, opening the left hand and placing the thumb on your belly button so the palm of the hand is against the lower abdomen, then place you right hand on top of left in the same manner. Breathe slowly and feel the lower part of your abdomen expand and naturally pushing away your hands outward your belly. Hold the breath for four seconds and then exhale slowly, feeling your lower abdomen contracting inward as the air is released.

Recognize the thoughts without judgment and bring back the concentration to your breath.

Walking Meditation

Here is another meditation methods that is a very effective way of exercising and meditating. Simply walk at a natural and comfortable pace, concentrate on the sole of your feet touching making contact with the earth. Focus on the spot in the center of your foot just at the forward part of the arch. With each step feel this spot making contact with the earth and extending into the earth, next foot after the other. Allow normal, relaxed breathing through the lower abdomen.

Recognize thoughts without judgment bringing back the concentration to the sole of the foot or your breath.

Please practice these two meditation methods, and share your thoughts with me.

Remember, bookmark this page, and keep an eye out for a couple more meditation methods I will share with you shortly.

Thomas “Trapper” Sherwood; CMH
Certified Master Hypnotist
http://mindvacationmeditation.com

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