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Meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, concentration, and a more positive outlook in life. Outside of great vegan skin care, this guide will help you in looking your best pure self =)
Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics, and other spiritual disciplines. However, you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you don’t even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your living room!
Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. The most important among these principles is removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus. Doing so clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of life.
The negative thoughts you have – those of life choices, covid vaccinations, overdue bills, and unwanted body weight – contribute to the ‘polluting’ of the mind. Shutting down negative thoughts allows for the ‘cleansing’ of the mind to focus on more profound, more meaningful thoughts.
Some practitioners even shut out all sensory input – no sights, no sounds, and nothing to touch – and try to detach themselves from the commotion around them. You may now focus on a deep, profound thought if this is your goal. It may seem deafening at first since we are all too accustomed to constantly hearing and seeing things, but as you continue this exercise, you will find yourself becoming more aware of everything around you.
If you find the meditating positions you see on television threatening – those with impossibly arched backs and painful-looking contortions – you need not worry. The principle here is to be in a comfortable position conducive to concentration. It could mean sitting cross-legged, standing, lying down, and even walking.
If the position allows you to relax and focus, then that would be a good starting point. While sitting or standing, the back should be straight but not tense or tight. In other positions, the only no-no is slouching and falling asleep (which was hard for me at first!)
Loose, comfortable clothes help a lot in the process since tight-fitting garments tend to choke you up and make you feel tense.
The place you perform meditation should have a soothing atmosphere. It may be in your living room, or bedroom, or any room that makes you feel comfortable. You might want an exercise mat if you plan to take on the more challenging positions (if you feel more focused doing so, and if the contortionist in you is screaming for release). You may want to have the place arranged so that it is soothing to your senses.
Silence helps most people relax and meditate so that you may want a quiet, isolated area far from the ringing of the phone or the humming of the washing machine. Pleasing scents also help in that regard, so stocking up on aromatic candles or diffusers isn’t such a bad idea either.
The principle here is the focus. You could also try focusing on a particular object or thought, or even, while keeping your eyes open, focus on a single sight.
One sample routine would be – while in a meditative state – silently name every part of your body and focus your consciousness on that part. While doing this, you should be aware of any tension on any part of your body. Mentally visualize releasing this tension. It works wonders.
In all, meditation is a relatively risk-free and cost-free practice, and its benefits are well worth the effort (or non-effort – remember we’re relaxing). Use it as often as needed to look and feel great, inside and out!
Studies have shown that meditation does bring about beneficial physiological effects to the body. There has been a growing consensus in the medical and educational community to study the impact of such further. Many Graduate School MBA programs include meditation as part of their curriculum! So soon, who knows, that mystical, esoteric thing we call meditation might become a science itself!
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