| One of the most common issues that the | | | | There is a beautiful technique of Meditation called |
| modern man of the 21st century faces in his daily | | | | Urja Meditation or Dynamic Meditation to help us |
| life is Stress and Inner Restlessness. We are | | | | out of this situation. “Urja” is a Hindi word |
| unable to sit even for a few moments in a silent | | | | and it means “ Energy ”. Urja Meditation is |
| and tranquil state, except at the time of sleep. | | | | an active meditation which involves strong and |
| Hence, we can see that sleep is so relaxing and | | | | forceful exhalations. It is based on the Yogic |
| we come out of sleep so refreshed and full of | | | | breathing technique called Kapalbhati. By this style |
| new energy. | | | | of breathing and exhalations, a deep catharsis of |
| The reason why sleep is so relaxing is that the | | | | the mind takes place. Layers upon layers of |
| mind comes to a state of total silence and | | | | frustrations, repressions, anxiety and hidden |
| inactivity during the deepest point of sleep. At this | | | | turmoil of the mind gets released out. |
| point of deep sleep, even dreams are not | | | | This inner cleansing process leads to a state of |
| present. This dreamless stage of sleep is the one | | | | great silence and inner peace and tranquillity. The |
| which gives immense relaxation to the tired body | | | | mind becomes relaxed, energized and blissful. We |
| and mind. Even though this state of dreamless | | | | are free from the inner chattering of the mind |
| sleep is not more than 10-15 minutes for the | | | | which goes on at all time. The Awareness levels |
| average person in a whole night of sleep. | | | | of the mind increase and we become more sharp |
| Now this state of blissful sleep can be enhanced | | | | towards our surroundings. The special kind of |
| and prolonged if we include in our daily routine, | | | | breathing also brings great physical benefits to our |
| some meditation technique which is able to throw | | | | digestive system, eyes, lungs and to the glandular |
| out the hidden feelings of frustration, anger and | | | | system. |
| repressions from our mind. These pent up | | | | The technique needs to be done with great |
| emotions keep on accumulating everyday from | | | | conviction to reap the maximum benefits of the |
| various sources, even though we are not aware | | | | meditation. The meditation is devised by the |
| that they are piling up within us. So, we urgently | | | | Contemporary Enlightened Mystic - Anandmurti |
| need to keep such negative feelings from piling up | | | | Gurumaa. The meditation is backed by soulful |
| within us, as they have a highly destructive effect | | | | music and easy to follow instructions, which make |
| on our physical and emotional health in the long | | | | it a joyful experience. |
| run. | | | | |