Meditation

Meditation has been around for over 5,000 years and is practiced by almost all religions. Its practice can become a way for us to organize our thoughts and exercise our minds or become a discipline of much deeper significance. It can be very simple or take a lifetime to master. In whichever form you choose it's hard to dispute the health benefits associated with the practice.

It has been linked to a number of health benefits:

Watch this excellent beginners video below.

Various Forms

Mindfulness is an open form of practice in which the practitioner focuses attention on a process or object . While practicing mindfulness our focus is in the present moment. Through mindfulness we begin to see how uncontrolled our mind is. We begin noticing the constant chatter of the internal dialog. Through mindfulness we observe the nature of thoughts and begin to witness them without judgment. Noticing the incessant commentator is the first step in improving the way our mind works and freeing yourself from judgments and preconceived perceptions allowing for a more “real” look at the world.

Mindfulness Forms:

A Walking Version
A Coloring Version
The Protective Bubble

Concentrative is a more closed form of practice. The practitioner trains the mind to focus on a single object, minimizing distractions, always returning the mind to the focal point.

Concentrative Forms:

Following Meditation

Breathing Tranquility

When beginning your journey remember to following rules:

1. Start small.

2. Start easy.

3. Progress gradually.

4. Practice daily.

5. Check back often.

We frequently update our pages with useful content. Try them all. It helps to know and use a variety of techniques.