Two Simple Meditation Techniques For You
Today we bring you two simple meditation techniques for you.
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
PS…. If you are looking for some soothing music and guided words to help you with your meditations, please look at http://mindvacationmeditation.com an mp3 download that can help relax your body, mind and soul.
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