I heard it was supposed to help you relax and stuff.
2007-02-27 03:20:23 · 7 answers · asked by Koko Butta Kream 4 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
The purpose of meditation is to relax the body and focus the mind.
There are lots of different types of meditation.
There are guided meditations that use visualization.
There is actualism meditation. You can learn online free of charge http://www.actualism.org
There are probably places online that teaches vippisana meditation.
There are places online that teach zazen (zen) meditation. I posted a brochure I wrote about zen to my blog on Yahoo 360 January 8th.
2007-02-27 19:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That depends on what kind of meditation you use. There are many kinds of meditation. Prayer is a form of meditation. Concentrating on a single spot or object for an extended period of time is a form of meditation. Closing your eyes and thinking about a single thought or object is meditation. Chanting a word or phrase is meditation. Breathing rhythmically is a form of meditation. All these take some effort to concentrate. There is one meditation that requires no effort and works much more effectively, mantra meditation. It will allow your mind and body to relax more then the deepest sleep. It removes stress from the nervous system. It teaches you how to be more relaxed in times of chaos. This allows you to function better, stay focused, and be creative all at the same time. Talk about multitasking.
2007-02-27 16:50:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The purpose of meditation is to clear your mind and help you relax. You are correct. As far as HOW it's done... each person is different. One way, would be to sit comfortably with your eyes closed in a quiet room and breathe deeply and let your thoughts float away. There are many meditations out there and I've even created some of my own for myself and family/friends.
In this stressful world we live in, meditation is a great way to "take a break" from it all for a few minutes.
2007-02-27 03:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by barrych209 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Meditation is a good way to relax and clear the mind. It can be a great way to reduce stress and anxiety. People seldom sit and focus on their breathing and relax and we live in such a stress filled society.
I suggest getting a charkra meditation kit. It really helps me focus and relax. It is so nice to let go of stress.
2007-02-27 03:26:18 · answer #4 · answered by bluegrass 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
visit this site and try some of their meditations http://www.freemeditations.com/
The aim of meditation is to bring inner peace within our self and the world in a positive and spiritual way. The world is not a peaceful place and within every soul there is some form of tension and stress. It is therefore essential to create positive and peaceful thoughts to bring peace to our mind. Meditation is one of the best methods to bring about transformation and nurture the natural qualities within.
The best way that we can create that change is to change our thoughts from being negative to positive. The positive discovery about meditation is that we are focusing within our self and becoming free of negativity. Meditation techniques simply involve a process of transforming yourself, your thoughts, and recognizing the negative thoughts, and changing them into positive and peaceful thoughts.
The best attitude towards meditation is to be very patient as the mind does not always want to focus. Having a sense of expectation towards positive results can create uncomfortable pressure and thus take away the enjoyment of the experience. By practicing meditation regularly, the person whom meditates gains a wonderful sense of the self.
2007-02-27 04:34:53 · answer #5 · answered by Eden* 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Meditation is about looking inward, clearing your mind, and relaxing.
The easiest way to do it is to find a quiet, dimly lit room or place, and sit. As you sit, focus on your breathing, the sensation of air entering your lungs, filling your lungs and leaving. As you focus on your breathing, let go of all your thoughts, and clear you mind, simply focus on your breathing, become aware of your body, in touch with your body, and relax. Getting a massage you might say is one form of meditation.
Essentially a way to let go of stress and troubles, and get in touch with all that is you as a whole.
2007-02-27 03:39:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A simple definition is: "Meditation is a systematic way of making our mind quiet. By this stilling of the mind which is constantly thinking, whether we are awake or asleep, we start to come in contact with our true core identity, the self, which is one with the fundamental source of life, a supreme consciousness, some call it God, and is one of everlasting joy, bliss and peace". This is not the teaching of any particular religion or spiritual path, it is independent of any of those, for it can be discovered and learned by anyone.
Sometimes, as if by accident, most of us attain a state of thought-free mind. If you have relaxed looking at a beautiful sunset, allowing your thoughts to quiet down, this is close to meditation. If you have been reading a book for awhile, then put it down to take a break and just sat there quietly and peacefully for a few minutes without thinking, this is also close to meditation. In these momentary incidents when our mind is not engaged in any thought, when we are just present in the moment, we come close to this self or we become centered in our self. And this contact with self starts to bring a sense of peace, bliss and joy. Though only for a moment, our mind becomes peaceful, calm and focused. Meditation is the systematic way to achieve the accidental/occasional encounters with self in order to get its benefits on a permanent basis.
A person starting meditation will sit in a quiet, darkened room with no distractions. Its good to sit upright and not slouch.The initial objective is to get detached from the constant, never ending flow of thoughts in the mind. Just watch the thoughts arise and ebb but do not get involved in them, give no attention to them. After a time the flood of thoughts will start to slow down and you will start to feel a relief and a peacefulness and even a relaxation in the body from not getting caught up with them. You will find that you can then prolong this thought free state for longer periods. The next time you sit to meditate it will be easier to maintain. And eventually you can have prolonged periods of no mental activity. Then, even when not having this formal sitting meditation process, in your normal everyday life, you will find yourself starting to enjoy not getting involved in the many countless thoughts. It gives you a wonderful sense of freedom. And it enables you to start observing how others are dictated to by their ever chattering minds. The very process of realizing there is this self through meditation brings many other benefits. If you can stay centered in this self it gives you a calmness, a sense of peace and ultimately a feeling of bliss. There comes a dramatic change in the way we perceive this world and how we live in it. A positive change in our perspective, a feeling of blissful calm and a unique joy comes through it . It is always present and independent of any external factor and arises, unconditionally, from within. I hope this is helpful. I encourage you to try it. Others, like myself found it beneficial to meditate in the company of someone who had mastered the art of meditation. I lived for a number of years with a world renowned, highly respected Indian yoga and meditation teacher called Swami Muktananda.and followed a daily practice of meditation. He has written many books on meditation and they are available on-line.(enter Swami Muktananda on Google search). There is`a best time. That is in the morning, get up one hour earlier than normal. It's better then before mind gets active. I wish you the best!
2007-02-27 06:24:35 · answer #7 · answered by Mukunda M 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋