Dec
15
2009
As life has become more hectic, stress has also become one of America’s most serious health problems. It is widely acknowledged that stress is a major cause of hypertension, heart attacks and strokes, lower back pain, ulcers and even diabetes. And stress has become so prevalent that it affects not only adults but also children and teenagers.
Practicing relaxation meditation on a regular basis can be an important part of stress management. To effectively manage stress, we need to learn how to deal with it in a positive fashion with the ultimate goal of achieving a more balanced life. There are some great techniques to use with guided meditation to help you with the stress of daily life.
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Tags: guided meditation, Meditation
Dec
06
2009
Taking a period of time to gather your thoughts before or after a long day of activities is something most people should do, but often don’t seem to be able to manage. Practicing some guidelines for meditation and relaxation will help you to sort out your thinking at work and school, and once you enjoy the advantages of meditation, you might wish to explain them to your children. Here are a few of the best ways to visually explain meditation and relaxation in a fashion that your children will take in.
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Tags: health, Meditation, meditation and relaxation, meditation for children
Nov
28
2009
by Nancy Stremmel
Every single teacher of note recommends daily, once or twice a day meditation. Silva recommends twice daily for 15 minutes each and Roger G. Lanphear recommends twice daily for 20 minutes each. Bill Harris of Centerpointe and Gerald O’Donnell recommend once a day for an hour or a little more. Bill offers binaural beats to help you through the hour and Gerald offers wonderful detailed guided meditations that sometimes take more than an hour.
No one suggests that you attempt to use the Cosmic Consciousness and the law of attraction from a stone cold sober, Conscious mind. This can be done only if you are “flying high” on new love. Remember, even Jesus and Buddha needed time alone to pray and meditate. And, so do you if you want to use the law of attraction. You must develop your mind control.
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Tags: Law of Attraction, Manifestation, Meditation, mind power
Nov
21
2009
by Trevor Johnson
Meditation has been practised for centuries by all types of people all over the world. It can be used as a means of relaxation, in order to prepare the mind for a challenge or to focus. Meditation is also known for its ability to promote wellbeing within a person. As a result there are people who want to learn how to meditate for beginners. Here are a few ways to start on the road to meditation.
To start choose where you are going to meditate. A place that is free from noise and outside disturbances is ideal and will help you. Try to find a good place where you live as this will be the most convenient for you to meditate in.
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Tags: health, Meditation
Jun
24
2009
by Keira Adams
You probably know that walking is a great way to stay healthy physically. It provides cardiovascular benefits, burns calories, and increases blood flow to various parts of your body that need it. However, have you ever thought of combining the time you spend walking with spiritual and mental meditation, so that you can increase the benefits walking can offer you?
Oftentimes, when people take up walking, they do so because it’s an easy way to exercise that is low impact and is easy to learn. You don’t need special equipment or even a lot of time. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other and walk your way toward better health.
However, if you combine this with meditation or mindful walking, you can get even more benefit out of this time than you would normally spend just exercising.
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Tags: Meditation, stress management, walking meditation
May
26
2009
by Allan Matacan
Conscious dreaming (often called lucid dreaming) is the ability to know that you are dreaming even in the midst of one ” and along with this comes the power to control the dream! When you know youre dreaming, the possibilities are endless.
It may sound like something out of science fiction; but conscious dreaming is very real and is something that you can do with a little practice. Lucid dreaming is not hard to do ” and being able to control; your dreams can help you to find out more about yourself and serve as a valuable place to express yourself. There are some techniques which are tried and tested for bringing about lucid dreams.
To get there, you’ll have to know what you’d like to achieve. Do you just want to enjoy your dreams in a way you couldn’t before, are are you looking for a way to use your dreams to help you in other areas of life. No matter why you want to learn how to become a conscious dreamer, you should know your goal and be determined enough to get there.
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Tags: conscious dreaming, dream control, lucid dream, Lucid dreaming, lucid dreams, Meditation
May
15
2009
by Karl Moghie
Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101
Meditation refers to a reticent where your body and brain are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life.
Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other spiritual disciplines. However, you dont have to be a monk or mystic to enjoy its benefits. And you dont even have to be in a special place to practice it. You could even try it in your own living room!
Although there are many different approaches to meditation, the fundamental principles remain the same. The most important among these principles is that of removing obstructive, negative, and wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep sense of focus. This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for a higher quality of activity.
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Tags: fitness, health, Hypnosis, Meditation, Motivation, relaxation, self help, Spirituality, therapy