I am an absolute believer in yoga and meditation. I believe that there is nothing better to add to our daily lives then these two practices. I never was interested in yoga until I broke down and borrowed a DVD of Ana and Ravi’s Kundalini yoga. Continue Reading
So Darshan Chakra Kriya, a wonderful meditation for transformation. This meditation is very traditional, and very powerful. I happen to come across this meditation the other day after I say a comment that someone had made at a meditation forum. This is a very powerful meditation yoga. Continue Reading
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Q: I have made space in my attic for a meditation space and yoga studio. The thought behind this is to get me motivated to continue on a regular meditation schedule as well as a place to de-stress at the end of the day. My question is, what should be in my meditation space? Should I leave certain things out? Should I paint?
- Franky A., Oregon
A: The number one thing to keep in mind in any meditation space it make sure there is no distractions or noise. If there is computers, TV, or lots of out door noise it makes it really hard to concentrate and relax. Also, make sure there is no clutter. Otherwise, there is no set meditation space. Surround it with things that make you feel secure. This can be through colors, lots of pillows and blankets, essential oils, or even plants. In my space I have set up a darker room that helps keep me relaxed. I personally find to much light can make it hard to keep meditating. This is always a personal preference for everyone. I have included some great meditation spaces to get your mind thinking.
If you want to have an understanding of what happens when you meditate this is a great 3D video that simply explains meditation.
A question I get quit often is, how do I find the time to meditate? The answer is never easy because sticking to a meditation routine is just as hard as sticking to eating healthy and exercising regulary. However, the advantage of meditation is that you can practice it anywhere at anytime. I tell people they can start first thing in the morning before they get out of bed. This is super convient and requires little practice. I know some that take meditation to work. They download a meditation cd or script that they can listen too. This is convient way to de-stress your self as well as learn techniques at a very busy time of your day. Others take meditation to the shower or during baths. I often run a bath, pour some tea, and take half hour to unwind. You can practice all your normal meditation technqies just about anywhere; even during stressful days.
Tips for meditation on a busy schedule:
1. Keep your focus on something. This can simply be focusing on your breathing or soft music in the backround.
2. You can always keep it short. Don’t stress about how much time you need to meditate. Meditation has no time limit or maxium. If you can squeeze 3 minutes a day then that is a great goal.
3. Meditate were you can. Like I mentioned above it does not matter where it is, as long as you have time to sit and be with your self in a quiet place. If you take the bus or other forms of transportation to or from work you can try putting meditation music in your cd player or ipod and playing it on your way home.
4. Be patient. Don’t rush the process. If you feel like it is always a rush you will feel less apt to continue.
