So what is does it mean to be healthy? To attain a perfect state of health, one has to remain mentally calm, steady, and emotionally stable. The best way to do this is to bring more life force or chi energy into your body. Chi energy is consciousness energy it flows all throughout nature and it represents the very breath of god. It helps you feel more alert, energetic, and full of good humor. A lack of chi results in fatigue, depression, and decreased motivation.
There are numerous ways to bring chi energy into your body including; yoga, breathing exercises, sun gazing, and praying over your food, and of course meditation.
Meditation itself is easy to do and doesn't have to be complicated. It can be as simple as clearing your mind and not thinking about anything for about 20 minutes a day. This is called mindfulness technique. This technique is probably not the best choice for those new to simply because it is very difficult to do. For example try to clear your mind for the next 20 seconds. Don't think of anything, go ahead and try it... Now try that for 20 minutes.
But there are many other methods that are much easier to do such as Mindfulness Technique which involves repeating a mantra or symbol image in your mind to help clear your thoughts. If you find your mind wandering simply repeat the mantra to bring it back on track.
There are also guided technique. These usually are pre-recorded and played back on a CD or cassette. They may involve relaxation exercises and guided imagery into different places and times. Content varies as much as your imagination, from boosting your sex drive to activating your DNA. These exercises are great for beginners as it teaches proper breathing techniques, posture, and how to relax in general.
Meditation Techniques for Beginners:
The key to deep relaxation is reaching a level of your mind that is between alpha and theta brainwaves as measured on an EEG (electroencephalography). This state of mind feels like a daydream. During guided it's hard to reach this level of mind as you're constantly being distracted or "guided" along. So the best technique for beginners would be a mix of guided imagery to help you reach a deep level of relaxation, which would then switch into quiet or calm music to help you reach the theta brainwave.
Studies have shown a minimum of 11 minutes of meditation per day is the minimum time needed to achieve full benefits. But even if you don't have 11 minutes a day, start out with 5 minutes and slowly work your way up. Find a place that is quiet and without distractions such as your bedroom and make it part of your daily routine.
There are numerous ways to bring chi energy into your body including; yoga, breathing exercises, sun gazing, and praying over your food, and of course meditation.
Meditation itself is easy to do and doesn't have to be complicated. It can be as simple as clearing your mind and not thinking about anything for about 20 minutes a day. This is called mindfulness technique. This technique is probably not the best choice for those new to simply because it is very difficult to do. For example try to clear your mind for the next 20 seconds. Don't think of anything, go ahead and try it... Now try that for 20 minutes.
But there are many other methods that are much easier to do such as Mindfulness Technique which involves repeating a mantra or symbol image in your mind to help clear your thoughts. If you find your mind wandering simply repeat the mantra to bring it back on track.
There are also guided technique. These usually are pre-recorded and played back on a CD or cassette. They may involve relaxation exercises and guided imagery into different places and times. Content varies as much as your imagination, from boosting your sex drive to activating your DNA. These exercises are great for beginners as it teaches proper breathing techniques, posture, and how to relax in general.
Meditation Techniques for Beginners:
The key to deep relaxation is reaching a level of your mind that is between alpha and theta brainwaves as measured on an EEG (electroencephalography). This state of mind feels like a daydream. During guided it's hard to reach this level of mind as you're constantly being distracted or "guided" along. So the best technique for beginners would be a mix of guided imagery to help you reach a deep level of relaxation, which would then switch into quiet or calm music to help you reach the theta brainwave.
Studies have shown a minimum of 11 minutes of meditation per day is the minimum time needed to achieve full benefits. But even if you don't have 11 minutes a day, start out with 5 minutes and slowly work your way up. Find a place that is quiet and without distractions such as your bedroom and make it part of your daily routine.
