| How Important Is Daily Meditation? | | | | sound and the picture to the screen. |
| In a world that launches each sunrise with | | | | The second meditation technique is done while |
| underlying white noise from barely perceptable | | | | standing with feet apart, arms limply at your |
| traffic and household appliances, a quiet morning | | | | sides, palms facing out, head comfortably forward |
| isn't quiet. By the time the you rush out the door | | | | and knees slightly bent so that hips rest over |
| to work, your entire equilibrium is assaulted with | | | | your heels. Breathe rhythmically to the count of |
| constant humming, banging, clicking, buzzing and | | | | 10, inhaling and exhaling, concentrating on an |
| ringing sounds. Where can you go for relief? The | | | | imaginary line from the top of your head |
| answer is simple: To your Meditation Zone. | | | | downward through the center of your body. This |
| Mention the word, "Meditation" and the instant | | | | is balance technique for meditation. You |
| image is of an exotic guru chanting repetitiously | | | | concentrate on your weight evenly distributed until |
| with whiffs of incense filling the air. Meditation is so | | | | you reach a comfort level. |
| much simpler than that. | | | | There are other meditation techniques like Tai Chi, |
| There are many techniques for mediation. The | | | | Chi Gung and Yoga, all of which require some |
| first and most prevalent one can be effected | | | | form of body movement while meditating on |
| nearly anywhere. Imagine you are watching TV. | | | | each position of the body. Meditation is easiest |
| Now, turn the volume to mute. There is noise | | | | when there is lack of distraction. Other techniques |
| around you but it has no sound. Next, dim the | | | | can be as simple as selecting a particular piece of |
| picture until all that's left is a vague screen. Breath | | | | music that soothes the mind and body. Or, |
| control when meditating is extremely important. It | | | | meditate on certain sounds like wind, rain or the |
| provides the proper rhythm that steadies the | | | | sea that bring about a sense of inner harmony. |
| psyche long enough to reinvigorate you. Inhale | | | | Auto-suggestion is a type of meditation where |
| slowly to the count of 8. Then, exhale. Notice how | | | | you mentally relocate yourself to a place of |
| your body begins to slow to this rhythm? | | | | serenity. Then, there is also auto-hypnosis. This is |
| Concentrate on the blank screen. Close your eyes | | | | meditation whereby you repeat words like |
| and continue your breath control. Remain in this | | | | "peace", "tranquility", "serenity" over and over, until |
| suspended state for at least 5 minutes. You'll be | | | | you have reached a comfortable level of |
| revived and refreshed as you slowly return the | | | | self-sedation. |