We live in a time that stress is a part of everybody’s lives. And it seems obvious that this could be the main reason to meditate. But meditation has been around for thousands of years in many cultures and maybe stress has always been a part of life in one way or another.But the main reason why you should meditate is simply that it improves your life. It’s that simple!
1. Meditate for a better health
The traditional Buddhist Meditation method can decrease your blood pressure, your...
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The meditation techniques are divided in 4 categories.
Focus Meditation – Thinking Meditation – Visualization Meditation – Experience Meditation
Focus Meditation
In this technique you use an object in front of you, this can be anything you like, a picture, a candle, a flower but it can also be your heartbeat or your breating. The aim is for your mind to stop thinking constantly and to calm down. Focusing at an object helps you to make your mind stable and to put yourself in...
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Now lets talk about what meditation really is.
Meditation is focusing your mind. That’s it, plain and simple. reading a book, watching a movie, thinking about all the work you still have to do, focusing on a movement you have to learn in your yoga or tai chi class all that are examples of meditation. Not a traditional way of looking at meditation I know. But it’s what it is. Nothing more nothing less.
When people discuss meditation they often talk about mystical religious...
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