FIVE Myths From Meditation That Keep You in meditating and you became sucssesful journey with me..

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One inspired morning I decided to meditate, so I sat cross-legged and set my timer for 15 minutes. Less than two minutes later, I rolled up my yoga mat, discouraged and unable to sit still.

So much for that … and several attempts after that.When I expressed my frustrations to my friend, she encouraged me to attend a 10-day Vipassana retreat in which I’d commit to total silence for the entire time.

I laughed in disbelief. If a two-minute meditation was difficult, then a silent meditation retreat would be like more difficult and prepare my self.

And then it hit me. As an athlete, thinking of mediation as made sense: If I wanted to get good at meditation, I’d need to train. I would also need guidance and support. So, with trepidation, I signed up for a local one day meditation retreat.

Though I walked into the retreat with trepidation, I was surprised to find that some of my preconceived notions of meditation were keeping me stuck. If you, too, have struggled to start a mediation practice, perhaps letting go of these common misconceptions could make all the difference.

1. You must sit cross-legged.

This belief alone was enough to destroy my first attempt at meditation. As an athlete with very tight hips, sitting cross-legged for any period of time (even on a bolster) becomes very uncomfortable, very quickly. It’s hard to focus on breathing and calming your mind when your hips are screaming at you!

I was delighted to discover that you can meditate in many positions; lying down, sitting in chair, standing, even walking or floating! Meditation is something you can do pretty much anywhere. I now find myself meditating in variety of places … on my terrace, in my office, even standing in line at the grocery store, mall, train, garden, in crowd place, beach, other many more places..

2. You must think of nothing.

A clear mind is a great goal, but chances are you won’t tame your monkey mind right away. As you get started with meditation, your mind will wander. Don’t get frustrated! Remember, you have to train persistently to reach the summit. Meditation is about reigning in your mind when it strays. Let the monkey play, but gently remind it who’s boss. Means you likelike boss your thoughts, mind and its called habit. And daily meditation change your habit and life and life became easy and happy. .

3. You must sit in complete silence.

Silence can be a very uncomfortable place for the monkey mind. A bit of guidance can do wonders for keeping your mind on track. Guided meditation simply means that you have a teacher (either a class or a recorded audio) leading you through your meditation practice. Guided meditations often use visualization exercises such as full body relaxation. A guided visualization that I’ve particularly enjoyed is called “earth breathing,” which involves visualizing your body sinking into the ground. You can also get a little crazy with this and visualize yourself jumping out of a plane and falling towards the earth. This meditation visualization offers a wonderful sensation of grounded body and lightness of mind. Silence is more effective in meditation because you meet self and their self realization. .So wonderful experience..

4. You need a lot of time.

We’re busy people! Few of us have large chunks of time to devote to meditation. Good news! Even just 60 second ,90 second, 120 second, 150 second is enough time to meditate. Place one hand on your heart, one hand on your tummy and focus on taking 3 long deep breaths. You just did a short, yet powerful, meditation! And also breath meditation to you focus only breath and calm, relax also third eye meditation to concentrate your head in between third eye its very simple, easy method.. As per follow anyone

5. You must sit alone.

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Though many people meditate alone, group meditation is a wonderful way to get started. If you were training to climb a big mountain, then you might consider joining a hiking group. Same goes for meditation. A meditation class or group is a perfect place to find support and accountability. You’re much less likely to get frustrated and give up if you’re surrounded by people who are encouraging you to keep trying.

Congratulations, you’ve officially left meditation champion, Oh yes, your monkey mind will still play, but with practice and persistence, you’ll slowly make your way to your personal meditation summit. And your personal growth and outer behavior totally depends on meditation so safe and happy journey welcome to meditation world..

Remember to enjoy the journey! Journy is so far….and last not least every genious, and sucssesful people do the daily meditation . Meditation is success of key. .open key and you became sucssesful …..

MEDITATION VISUALIZATION :TECHNIQUES, TIPS, TYPES AND BENEFITS ABOUT MEDITATION

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What do you see when you meditate? Perhaps your answer is a resounding “nothing!”–and this is perfectly okay. However, even though a state of meditation is often cultivated through the withdrawal of the senses, there are many practices that utilize your inner senses as the object or focus of your concentration. By practicing visualization, we can use our sense of inner-sight and imagination to help us go deeper into our meditation practice, connecting with both our subconscious and our daily lives.

types of visualization meditation

There are five main methods for visualization exercises. They can broadly be catergorized into two main types. Techniques that focus on visualizing something tangible outside of the body and those that encourage us to see from the mind’s eye within. To find a visualization practice that works for you, consider one or more of the following five types of meditations.

1. Yantra or Mandala

A yantra is a diagram made of geometric patterns that, I’ve explained to students, is kind of like a mantra for the eyes (In fact, most yantras are related to a mantra and deity). Commonly used in tantric practices, contemplating a yantra can be a powerful tool for focusing awareness. However, even without a specific meaning attached, any mandala can serve as an object of meditation. By visualizing symmetrical and repetitive patterns, either with our eyes open or internally, we form new pathways in the brain and stimulate a sense of balance, clarity, and relaxation.

2. Guru or Deity

Many spiritual traditions focus on visualizing either a spiritual teacher or a deity and calling upon its qualities. Keep in mind that in both Hinduism and Buddhism, gods and goddesses represent different virtues of the divine and of ourselves. By visualizing deities, we focus on embodying these qualities in our own lives, so before beginning, find a deity that you can relate to and whose traits you wish to embrace in your life.

3. Jap mala or symbol

Anything Else that has Meaning to You

If the objects above don’t resonate with your interest, experiment with visualizing a candle flame, thee imagine of a flower, the sun or moon, your favorite place, or the eyes or face of a loved one. Anything that brings you a feeling of tranquility or ease can help you to come into a place of higher self-awareness and is a suitable symbols for visualization.

5. Guided Journey

Typically scripted, journey-style visualization can be beneficial to those who have trouble keeping the mind focused or for those who are looking for insight into daily life. These meditations usually include a relaxation exercise followed by a walk through nature, suggested encounters of some sort, and symbolic objects or obstacles that you might find throughout your way.

These practices are usually created with the intention to connect you with different aspects of your subconscious mind.It can also be empowering to lead yourself through a journey of your choice, especially through a difficult situation in life, in order to see yourself choosing behaviors and actions that are beneficial to you.

Various theories suggest the idea that our thoughts control our realities, so visualizing real-life scenarios can serve as a powerful exercise in overcoming challenges and creating the behaviors that you want to actualize.

Benefits of Visualization

Different types of visualization exercises offer different benefits. However, for those with wandering minds, any kind of visualization practice can offer a specific attention-grabbing focal point, along with guidance, either vague or detailed, depending on your needs.

We can use visualization exercises to help relax our bodies and minds, to get in touch with our own energy, or to connect with something greater than ourselves. Visualization also helps us to develop both creativity and concentration as we train our mind’s eye to work in new ways in order to form detailed images. Visualization is also commonly used as part of reaching a state of yoga nidra, or yogic sleep, in the form of image recollection and release.

By getting to know and utilizing the space behind our forehead known as Chidakasha (which translates to “the space of consciousness”), we become attuned to different facets of our own awareness.Finally, the visualization process can be taken over to life outside of meditation as well. In essence, we can use visualization to facilitate healing, to overcome obstacles, and to envision leading our lives in the way that feels best.

Visualization Tips

While many of us are inclined to easily visualize objects, ideas, or energy, for many of us (myself included), visualization does not come naturally. If you fall into this latter category of people, worry not! Visualization, like all meditation practices and techniques, is something that can be learned through repetition, keeping a few tips in mind:

If you’re using an object of focus, become familiar with this image beforehand. Keep the image or object in a place where you see it often, and look at it throughout the day to memorize its details.

With a physical object of meditation, it can also help to begin your meditation practice with open eyes and, if the image fades from your mind quickly, to take a quick glance at your object from time to time.

If it’s still hard to “see,” use your imagination and continue to practice.

Finally, keep in mind that in any meditation practice, it’s essential to find a position where you can remain both alert and relaxed in a place that feels nourishing to you.