Meditation

Meditation

Types of meditation:

- focused on the breath - following each inhale and exhale- mindfulness or attentiveness meditation - focusing on the present moment, observing emotions, thoughts, physical sensations- transcendental or using mantras *** Mantras are not religious songs, but a set of syllables, formulas or sounds in different intonation. They are sung aloud to produce a vibratory effect, and this, together with a given sound, affects different parts of the body and different lobes of the brain. Through this they have a “healing” effect.- Zen meditation - focusing on nothing, the so-called emptiness in the head but with simultaneous awareness of everything. Self-observation and experiencing the moment. (In my opinion, the hardest to do especially if you are starting the adventure with meditation)- Metta meditation - love and compassion - sending positive thoughts and wishes for yourself, loved ones and even people who annoy you- Vipassana - developing awareness and understanding of your nature and the reality around you- movement meditation - yoga, tai chi, qigong- guided meditations

Mindfulness meditation is the most popular tool used in the context of cognitive-behavioral therapy and the most effective, certified by numerous clinical studies.

If you are just delving into the subject of meditation and would like to have the experience, then I would suggest to start with guided meditation, meaning the instructor tells you step by step what to do. It is then easiest to let go and feel relaxed, go deep within yourself and experience something unusual up to that point. A well guided meditation gives you an unbelievable inner experience.

Please join us Monday through Friday for guided meditation at 6:30 am