Relaxation meditation refers to a state where your body and mind are
consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report
increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more
positive outlook in life.
Although most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other
spiritual disciplines... you don’t have to be a monk or mystic to
enjoy its benefits. And you don’t have to be in a special place to
practice it. You could even try it in your own living room!
There are many different approaches to this, but the
fundamental relaxation meditation principles remain the same. The most important
principles however, is removing obstructive, negative, and
wandering thoughts and fantasies, and calming the mind with a deep
sense of focus. This clears the mind of debris and prepares it for
a higher quality of activity.
Shutting Out The Noise
The negative thoughts you have – of noisy neighbors, bossy
co-workers, and the parking ticket you got, are said to contribute
to the polluting of the mind, and shutting them out allows for the
cleansing of the mind so that it may focus on deeper, more
meaningful thoughts.
Some practitioners even shut out all sensory input – no sights, no
sounds, and nothing to touch – and try to detach themselves from
the commotion around them.
You can focus on a deep, profound thought if this is your goal. It
may seem deafening at first, since we're all too accustomed to
constantly hearing and seeing things, but as you continue this
exercise, you will find yourself able to tune out everything
around you.
If you find the meditating positions you see on television
threatening – those with impossibly arched backs, and
painful-looking contortions – you need not worry. The principle
here is to be in a comfortable position that is conducive to
concentration. This may be while sitting cross-legged, standing,
lying down, and even walking.
Finding The Perfect Position
If the position allows you to relax and focus, then that would be
a good starting point. While sitting or standing, the back should
be straight, but not tense or tight. In other positions, the only
no-no is slouching and falling asleep.
Loose, comfortable clothes help a lot in the process, since tight
fitting clothes have a tendency to choke you up and make you feel
tense.
The place where you perform your relaxation meditation should have a soothing
atmosphere. It may be in your living room, or bedroom, or any
place where you
feel comfortable.
You might want an exercise mat if you plan to take on the more
challenging positions (if you feel more focused doing so, and if
the contortionist in you is screaming for release). You may want
to have the place arranged so that it is soothing to your senses.
Performing A Mantra
One of the principles of relaxation meditation is silence, generally helps most
people relax and meditate. So you may want a
quiet, isolated area far from the
ringing of the phone or the
humming of the washing machine. Pleasing scents also
help, so
stocking up on aromatic candles isn’t such a bad idea.
The monks you see on television making those monotonous sounds are
actually performing their mantra. This, in simple terms, is a
short creed, a simple sound which, for these practitioners, holds
a mystic value.
You do not need to perform them; however, it would pay to note
that focusing on repeated actions such as breathing, and humming
help the practitioner enter a higher state of consciousness.
Ways To Maintain Your Focus
The relaxation meditation principle here is focus. You could also try
focusing on a
certain object or thought (Your Visualization), or even,
while
keeping your eyes open, focus on a single sight.
One sample routine would be – while in a meditative state –
silently naming every part of your body and focusing your
consciousness on that part. While doing this, you should be aware
of any tension on any part of your body. Mentally visualize
releasing this tension. It works wonders.
In all, meditation is a relatively risk-free practice and its
benefits are well worth the effort (or non-effort – remember we’re
relaxing).
The Effects Of Meditation
Studies have shown these relaxation meditation principles brings about beneficial
physiologic effects to the body. And there has been a growing
consensus in the medical
community to further study these effects.
So in the near future, who knows... that mystical,
esoteric thing
we call meditation might become a science itself!
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