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Meditation Techniques

There are a number of meditation techniques for effective meditation.

Different cultures have different mediation techniques, but one thing is certain – meditation is universal. The different techniques are suited to different personality types. While some techniques are concentrative, involving focusing, other techniques are expansive such as ‘Vipassana’ meditation which allows for the free flow of thoughts and their observation.

 

There are two types of meditation – active and passive.     

Active meditation relates to activities of everyday life such as walking, working, eating etc.
This in fact is the aim of Yoga, to experience a meditative state in everyday life which has the effect of increasing performance manifold as the work is done with more efficiency and energy.

To achieve active meditation, passive meditation is required which involves taking time out to be seated and perform Meditation Techniques or practices. This is called passive as it involves withdrawing ourselves in calm, sitting postures to achieve a meditative state that can help us in our active life.

The aim of all passive meditation techniques is to still the mind from wavering and distracting thoughts and gradually make it one pointed.

Passive Meditation Techniques though of many kinds, essentially have the same modus operandi:

Stage 1: Introversion: Involves seating postures and awareness on an object. This has the effect of calming the mind and making it ‘receptive’ to see what’s inside.

Stage 2: Introversion leads to the free flow of thoughts, visions, complexes, memories etc. from the lower mind. Our passions, fears, doubts and desires arise and we are now in a position to observe these and remove the undesirable content from our minds forever.

Stage 3: Having observed the lower mind, we are now in a position to explore the subconscious realms. It is here that real meditation begins. Our limitless storehouse of energy and knowledge starts manifesting itself.

Stage 4: Self realization: As these stages are transcended, supreme bliss is attained.

 

 

There are many mediation methods known today. Some are best for beginners; others are better tackled after a few years of experience. So to just give you a starting point the following method can be followed:
Choose a time when you are not likely to be disturbed.
Settle down in a place which has fresh air. If you so desire, having some incense around you will relax you. You may sit in any of the meditative poses depending on your comfort level, and to stay in that pose for a desired duration of time
Begin by learning to focus on something non-threatening. This will relax you, break your stress response.
Concentrate on a subject that appeals to you- it could be a flower, a word, or the flame of a candle.
Notice how your thoughts wander. Don’t attempt to control them. Observe them with detachment.
Within a few weeks, you will notice a marked difference in your capacity to focus. This is the stepping stone to awareness.

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    August 16, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    How do you keep disciplined and in control though? Isn’t this what it’s all about at the end of the day?

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