Meditation for the Layman
Meditation is widely known as a form of mental exercise that calms the mind and can have a variety of benefits. One of these benefits is the reduction of stress and depression and it has also been shown to benefit the elderly. People who have gone through traumatic experiences, or simply suffer from depressive moods, can benefit from meditation which does not take much effort or time. You can find clarity of mind and insight after performing simple Breathing Exercises for five minutes:-
1. Find a comfortable place to sit where you will not be interrupted or aggravated by external stimuli (chatter, passersby, loud sounds, weather, etc.).
2. Take a deep breath. Take one long deep breath to clear your mind.
3. Now, close your eyes and focus on your thoughts.
4. Do not hold onto your thoughts. Allow them to slip by unnoticed, with as little detail as possible.
5. Now, the breathing exercises begin. Take a deep breath, inhaling for a count of five or more seconds, as long as you are comfortable.
6. Hold your breath for the same amount of time that you inhaled, or at least, attempt to do so. If you cannot hold it for the same amount of time, or if you feel uncomfortable, go onto the next step and consider inhaling for a shorter amount of time on your next breath.
7. Exhale for the same amount of seconds that you used for your inhale and holding your breath.
8. Wait for five or more seconds, or the number of seconds you have set for yourself.
9. Repeat steps 5-7, 10 times or more (if comfortable).
10. Take another deep breath, inhaling for as long as you can, without causing discomfort. Then, let it out.
Above is an example of a simple breathing exercise that can be used as a foundation for laymen’s meditation. more
Meditation is widely known as a form of mental exercise that calms the mind and can have a variety of benefits. One of these benefits is the reduction of stress and depression and it has also been shown to benefit the elderly. People who have gone through traumatic experiences, or simply suffer from depressive moods, can benefit from meditation which does not take much effort or time. You can find clarity of mind and insight after performing simple Breathing Exercises for five minutes:-
1. Find a comfortable place to sit where you will not be interrupted or aggravated by external stimuli (chatter, passersby, loud sounds, weather, etc.).
2. Take a deep breath. Take one long deep breath to clear your mind.
3. Now, close your eyes and focus on your thoughts.
4. Do not hold onto your thoughts. Allow them to slip by unnoticed, with as little detail as possible.
5. Now, the breathing exercises begin. Take a deep breath, inhaling for a count of five or more seconds, as long as you are comfortable.
6. Hold your breath for the same amount of time that you inhaled, or at least, attempt to do so. If you cannot hold it for the same amount of time, or if you feel uncomfortable, go onto the next step and consider inhaling for a shorter amount of time on your next breath.
7. Exhale for the same amount of seconds that you used for your inhale and holding your breath.
8. Wait for five or more seconds, or the number of seconds you have set for yourself.
9. Repeat steps 5-7, 10 times or more (if comfortable).
10. Take another deep breath, inhaling for as long as you can, without causing discomfort. Then, let it out.
Above is an example of a simple breathing exercise that can be used as a foundation for laymen’s meditation. more
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Good benefits of meditation detailed here. Meditation, in my view enables a person to connect to the source of awareness and results in understanding the gross body and subtle soul. Meditation, not medication, helps in healing mind, body and soul. more
Feb 21
excellent. I may add benefits of meditation - 1 Meditation releases stress and increases concentration and intelligence 2 Work efficiency 3 Creativity & problem-solving 4 Access to higher levels of consciousness 5 Positive emotions and well-being 6 Positive emotions and well-being 7 Marital relations 8 Life expectancy 9 Good sleep 10 Glowing skin more
Feb 20
Kishanji, the advise of Mohitji is very essential for the beginners as breathing exercise and control is MUST for attempting to be thoughtless. Subsequently focusing on Sushumna may be done. In any case it is advisable to get in touch with a religious organisation who can methodically guide people for higher development. more
Feb 06
Respected Mohit ji, Meditation is not merely a Breathing exercise, but to connect with himself in Nirakara. We become thoughtless by creating vacuum between thoughts. During thoughtless awareness period, we focus on Sushumana Nadi we approach to our further evolution toward self-realization. more
Feb 05
