An Outlook on Different Techniques of Meditation

Meditation is not a technique but a way of life. Inpsychic consciousness. However, the vital norm
simple terms it can be further be defined as afor mantra selection is that it should appeal to
simple state of consciousness, where one tries tomind when spoken verbally. Beside this, it is
keep his or her mind free of scattered thoughtsimportant to note that when one chants the
and various patterns. Meditation is intended not tomantra, the words and their rhythm must be
stop us thinking but in-fact assist us in creatingenjoyed. This technique is the easiest form of
calm order in the midst of our confusion. Generallymeditation and one can be practice this form
termed as an energizing practice that furtherunder any conditions.
helps in strengthening the body, it emphasize onChakra Meditation: Now as the name explains, this
the development of high degree of mentalmeditation technique represents and primarily
concentration. Also explained as self regulation actfocuses on the major nerve plexi which branch
of attention in the service of self-inquiry, it is veryoff the spinal cord to serve the major organs of
important to understand that meditation does notthe body. It is easy to perform and one can
belong to any religion.practice this meditation technique by sitting or
By practicing meditation, our mind graduallylying with close eyes. Initially start with slow
becomes calmer and this in turn helps inbreathing and then try to bring awareness to the
developing pure state of mind. Moreover,spinal passage like consciousness of breath
meditation helps in creating a better metal claritymovement during every inhale or exhale of
and metal equilibrium that further enables inbreathes. Spend a few minutes in establishing this
controlling our mind regardless of any externalinner breath pattern of up and down movement
conditions. Though meditation is frequentlyand then try to locate chakras within that channel.
recognized as a spiritual practice, it also offersAlso try to feel the location of each chakra
various health advantages. It lowers oxygenstation and its movement. Mentally repeat this
consumption, increases exercise tolerance in heartmental awareness as you pass by it either up or
patients and decreases muscle pain if any. Itdown.
further helps in enhancing immune system. As perSteady gaze (Trataka) Meditation: Trataka means
recent medical research it has been found thatsteady gazing. Now in this form of meditation, one
practicing meditation increases the activity andtries to steadily gaze at any particular focal point
power of "natural-killer-cells", and this in turns helpsor object. In most of the cases a candle is used
in killing bacteria and cancer cells.though one can also use any other object. The
Now it is very important to understand thatcandle is generally placed at an arm's distance,
different cultures have diverse techniques, andlevel with eyes, initially steady gazing is done with
each dissimilar practice suites different personalitythe eyes open and finally after few minutes eyes
types. While some techniques are concentrative inget closed. Moreover, try not to move through
nature, some techniques are extensive such asout the practice and relax your breath.
'Vipassana' meditation which allows for the freeCertainly, meditation is a healing solution to a
flow of thoughts and their observation. Here arevariety of medical problems and these days many
some of the most common meditation techniquesindividuals are accepting the health benefits of
that are generally followed all across the globe:meditation. With all different techniques, today
Mantra Meditation: As the name suggests, inmost of the people around the world are making
mantra meditation one chants some mantra,meditation as a part of their daily routine.
which has an indirect effect on the mental and