| Why would a person endeavor to use meditation | | | | using this meditation technique you will place your |
| techniques? Meditation techniques help us on our | | | | hands behind your head then quickly brush them |
| journey of self-discovery, involving intense | | | | over the top of your head. Use your imagination |
| concentration to relieve the mind of emotional and | | | | to pretend that your hands are removing all your |
| physical reactions that, in our everyday life, are | | | | thoughts, and with a quick flicking motion just |
| out of our control. There are various meditation | | | | below your forehead, sweep the thoughts away |
| techniques to help us restore order in our lives. | | | | into the empty air. This can be rapidly repeated |
| These could take some time to master, | | | | as many times as necessary. |
| therefore your persistence and perseverance is | | | | Mirror gazing can powerfully enhance meditation |
| important. | | | | sessions. Beginners may find that looking directly |
| Perhaps one of the most effective meditation | | | | at the face and eyes will be too intense, |
| techniques is classic sitting meditation. You will | | | | therefore it is best to direct your focus just |
| need to find somewhere quiet and peaceful | | | | above the head so that the wall behind you is |
| where disturbance is unlikely. The physical position | | | | seen instead. The whole mirror gazing |
| with this method can be cross legged on a pillow | | | | performance will take about forty-two minutes. It |
| or, for more comfort, one can use a recliner chair. | | | | is recommended that this technique be used no |
| It is not necessary to completely close your | | | | more than once a day. |
| eyes, however if you do, then you should choose | | | | Not all meditation techniques involve quiet |
| a well-lit area to meditate. Darkness may cause | | | | motionless sitting or standing. Cathartic Dancing |
| the brain's sensors to interpret the situation as | | | | Meditation is strenuous, physical exercise and you |
| time to sleep. Then the session may result in a | | | | should be medically fit in order to perform this |
| light sleep state hypnosis, rather than a productive | | | | technique. The second part of this technique |
| state of mind for meditation. | | | | involves wild and spontaneous dancing. Screaming, |
| A wonderful, easy meditation technique is called | | | | energetic music or African drum beats are |
| Sweeping House! The aim of this method is to | | | | encouraged to help you clear the mind from all |
| quickly clear your mind of distracting thoughts. In | | | | suppressed emotions. |