Meditation video, aims and benefits of meditation, paths of cosmic energy, achieving harmony
and balance, guide to meditation technique, concentration exercise, Tratak candle gazing
meditation, meditation on sound image, mantra meditation, Shiva, the dancing embodiment
of cosmic energy, centered, balanced, in that steadiness of mind realized through meditation.
Minds are restless, along with wave on wave of thought and desire, even at rest, a constant
undercurrent of possibilities laugh at our consciousness.
Meditation helps one stay rooted in the present, allowing the past to be, future to unfold,
the mind remains still.
The goal of meditation is the realization of union with the absolute.
The key word here is realize, for we are already one with the universe and need only remove
those limiting layers of thoughts and behavior that prevent experiencing it.
We often think peace or happiness comes from outside, through an object acquired or a
achieved, but what brings that peace is stillness of a mind free, even for a moment, of desire.
Meditation is a natural state, like the waking, dreaming and deep states.
Like sleep, is a state one falls into, given the proper conditions.
Also like sleep, the experience itself cannot be taught, but there are exercises and techniques
that, with practice, enable the aspirin to naturalize the meditative state.
But what is this state like?
We all have had glimpses of it, moments when we are content, minds one pointed as we bask
in the present, without desire, fear, judgment, anger and expectation.
Like the lotus, whose beauty and fragrance is revealed as it rises from the mud and turns
toward the sun.
Quantum physics is beginning to describe a universe more and more fluid, the dividing
line between matter and energy becoming blurred, if not non-ident, on a theoretical level.
However, where science is happy to know about the structure of the cosmos, the meditator's
quest is to experience it directly.
Benefits will accrue, reduction of stress, increased intuition and empathy, clearer focus
of mind and greater energy.
Tests show that meditation stimulates the body's anabolic processes of growth and repair and
reduces the catabolic processes of decay.
Science has documented the link between positive thoughts and attitudes and the release of
body chemicals that promote healing.
But these benefits are not the goal of meditation, merely a bonus, a by-product on the way to
the supreme bliss, the peace beyond understanding, of being one with the use.
Paths of cosmic energy, chakras and prana.
The key to meditation is the sublimation, transformation and elevation of energy.
The full of the body's vital energy and unseen existence in our bodies has been well mapped
by the ancient yogin, called prana in Sanskrit.
This energy starts coiled like a serpent at the base of the spine, moving upward through
wheels of energy called kras, which are aligned along a channel parallel to the spinal cord.
Chakra meditation opens this energy channel and raises the energy from the base of the
spine to the top of the head.
It unites the self with the ultimate.
The lower three chakras are associated with basic physical functions and emotions.
Muladhara, located at the base of the spinal column menis.
It has the seed sound of lom and is associated with the earth, the sense of smell and such
basic desires as food and shelter.
In the genital area is swadhisthana, yam is its seed sound, water its element, associated
with the lower abdomen and kidney functions, taste, procreation, family and fantasy.
Hanipura corresponds to the navel or solar plexus, its sound is ram and fire the ruling
element.
Digestion is under its control, is associated with sight.
The upper chakra is to refine and re-channel the energy to even higher and more subtle
levels.
Anahata chakra is the heart center, its element air, its color that of smoke, and the seed
sound yam.
This chakra is the seed of the emotions, and meditation on it can develop compassion and
produce cosmic love.
Vishuddha corresponds to thyroid and parathyroid glands, ham is its seed sound and ether its
element.
Concentration on this center brings knowledge and the ability to communicate without words.
Ajna chakra is often called the third eye, it is associated with the pituitary gland
and has om as its seed sound.
This center rule mind and all the elements exist in it.
Concentration on ajna chakra brings intuition knowledge.
Sahaswara, the thalatal lotus, corresponds to the pineal gland, it's the goal to which
the prana is written and contains all sound, color, senses, elements and knowledge.
Achieving Harmony and Balance Prana, life energy is absorbed with each breath.
Developed in subtle forms through meditation, physical manifestations of this energy can
be increased and focused through exercise, physical cleansing, breathing and ethic practices,
truthfulness, non-violence, honesty, charity, non-covetness, cleanliness, content, personal
discipline, transformation of sexual emotional energy to devotional energy, studying works
of wisdom, everyone is a manifestation of the absolute and surrender to a greater power
all take an important place in a life leading to self-realization.
A meditator seeks to balance in the body, in the breath, in work and relaxation, release
only physical tension but subliminal pain and worry and the mental holding into these
states.
The body is used to relax the mind and the mind to relax the body.
As tensions fade, the body and mind find harmony and new energy, an energy free of stress and
anxiety.
The mind becomes quiet and easily focused, quickly relaxed, yet perfectly energized and
aspirant in the maximizer practice.
To aid in keeping the body healthy and the mind calm and alert, a vegetarian diet free
of stimulants and intoxicants is beneficial.
Meditation guide each step until your daily practice integrates proper exercise, proper
breathing, proper relaxation, proper diet and positive thinking and meditation.
The body then radiates health, breath becomes balanced, the emotions gentle, the mind finely
focused, desires subside and bliss permeates.
Guide meditation techniques.
Meditation is a natural state of, it is a flower as all that can be unfolded through
simple techniques, E being regular practice.
The following instructions should be followed each time you sit, review them regularly,
they will become more meaningful as your practice deepen.
To begin, find a comfortable place, free of distractions and disturbances, either indoors
or amidst nature.
Before beginning, resolve to sit for a specific length of time.
Sit with a spine erect, either cross-legged or chair, close the eyes, focus on the breath,
breathing silently through nose, inhaling for a count of three, exhaling for a count
of three.
As you sit, waves of thought will roll across your mind, do not identify with them or try
to force them away, just witness them, knowing that this is the nearer of the mind.
Bodily discomfort will be less if you sit in any pocket position with the knees on the
ground to provide a firm base, that can either be folded in the lap or placed on the knees.
At first, it might prove difficult to keep the mind still as thought as thought rushes
to the forefront.
When you notice the mind has strayed, without judgment, gently bring it back to the breath
or other focal point.
Keep your posture straight.
The tendency is often to fight our thoughts, to go against the flow, to stir up more waves
by judging ourselves for being unfocused.
Our body and mind become restless, we wish to stop.
But slowly, through practice, the thoughts become less overwhelming until we learn to
just surrender.
To be an observer, to the play of the mind.
Often the body is restless, or experiences discomfort, emotions may come and seem to
overwhelm us.
Continue to observe.
Soon the body will be comfortable for longer and longer periods of time, and emotions will
diminish.
Repeat the daily practice, preferably at a regular time and place.
If you have selected a technique, use the same one consistently.
As you sit, do not strive for experiences.
Try as much as possible to do the practice with expectations or desires, remaining now.
Soon, you will achieve focus, serenity, and insight.
Scheiches eyes.
Hello flower.
blue flower, and a full flower.
When starting to develop concentration, it is often easier to start with confining the
thoughts to a category of objects, rather than an individual one.
As an example, you can visualize the four flowers just seen.
Sit as you would for meditation, mentally placing a flower in each corner of a square
surrounding your head.
Focus first one flower, seeing color, size, form, texture, being with it totally.
As your mind becomes restless, move to the next flower, then the next, and the next.
Letting the mind move slightly from object to object, but at the same time keeping up
a steady flow of focus, until flowers seem to become part of you.
The mind will slowly become steady and ready for meditation practice.
Tradak, candle gazing.
Tradak, or steady gazing, is both a physical and mental exercise.
The mind is led to stillness by keeping the eyes one pointed.
This develops concentration.
Focus the mind, making it ready for meditation.
It also imprisisites by stimulating the optic nerve, and is one of six cleansing exercises
called Kriyas.
To start the practice, sit in a comfortable meditation position, with the object of concentration
slightly away from you.
A lit candle is the usual choice, though you can apply this practice to any object easily
viewed, such as a chakra, the ocean, the moon, or a star.
Gently calm the breath and make it regular, and then with the eyes open, look steadily
at the object.
Try to see the object in its entirety, do not think about it.
Define thoughts coming to your mind, gently return your focus to the gazing.
Try not to blink, keep the pupils fixed, look slowly without straining.
This may be difficult at first, but as you continue the practice, it becomes easier.
Continue to sit still, with the focus steady.
As you gain more control and blinking stops, fine tears come to the eyes, let them flow.
This serves to both lead concentration, and to clean and relax the eyes.
When eyes become tired, close them, but keep your focus unken, by continuing to see the
after image of the object, preferably at the asana chakra between the eyebrows.
A moment or so later, when the eyes are relaxed, open them again, and continue to gaze.
Repeat this process as many times as necessary, for the entire period of the sitting.
Try practicing Tradak for the next five minutes.
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