The Mind and Its Control
How can we control our minds? Is it possible? The answer is YES and for that, we need to talk about Meditation.
Roxana Acosta Sosa
Mar 2, 2021 07:38
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How can we control our minds? Is it possible? The answer is YES and for that, we need to talk about Meditation.
To meditate is to forget absolutely everything, not to think of absolutely nothing, although it seems easy to say, that if you practice it with someone’s help as a guide, you will learn to do it. What you have to learn is to control the mind.
To meditate is to be mindful in the Here and Now, to be aware that yesterday’s mistakes and the worries and fears of tomorrow, simply do not exist, are only games of your mind to stay excited about do not fall asleep and it is sleep, in fact, the medicine that confused people who come from the West seek to improve their mental health.
Different Kinds of Meditation
Buddhist Meditation
It is based on keeping the mind in the present moment, here and now. For this, the technique to be used is to focus on breathing.
Zen Meditation
It is related to Zen Buddhism and is focused on the experience of emptiness and nothingness. To carry it out, we will have to count our breaths.
Mantra Meditation
This type of meditation focuses on a series of holy chants. This is the perfect way to focus the mind thanks to the effect of its sounds’ vibration.
Chakra Meditation
It works with the chakras. Chakras are visualized as energy’s spirals flowing along the length and width of the body. This meditation distinguishes several chakras in our body and stays with the seven most known, which are associated with different colors and characteristics.
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Where Does Meditation Come From?
The meditation is associated with Native American Spirituality. They believe in the natural world and think the animals are faithful guides to achieve deep meditation and in that way have a connection with divine wisdom.
Meditation today goes hand in hand with the practice of Yoga. We can find and practice different kinds of Yoga, its practice will depend on our needs. For example, Kundalini Yoga is good for everyone.
Yoga is not a religion, it will help you to connect with your inner spirit and voice through breathing techniques meanwhile working your body and eye focus to achieve a balance between body, mind, and soul.
Yoga has and practices different breathing techniques that will help to reduce your muscles’ tension in your body and have the perfect combination of Yoga philosophy, which is, to attain good health and meditation.
Let’s see some Breathwork Types
The Diaphragmatic: in the first moment of inspiration, the abdomen swells. The gentle lowering of the diaphragm results in a constant and effective massage throughout the abdominal mass. The inspiration must be low and silent. In a second moment, on exhaling, the lungs empty and occupy a very restricted place; the belly relaxes and begins the process again. During it, it is essential to inhale and exhale through the nose and keep the abdominal muscles relaxed.
Pulmonary: consists of separating the ribs and expanding the chest, thus filling the lungs in the middle region.
Clavicular: here we will try to raise the clavicles at the same time that it is inspired and the air is introduced slowly but without lifting the shoulders.
It is proven that meditation is very beneficial to physical, mental, and spiritual health. If we could take just fifteen minutes per day to practice it, with time, we would see the results.
Meditation helps to increase your concentration, decreases anxiety, and provides a connection with your inner voice generating a happy sense. Your mind also needs space, and our pace of life never takes into account this deserved rest. That’s why is important to start building this important healthy habit.
Many chronic diseases are attributed to stress, such as heart disease, cancer, depression, panic attacks, lupus, and respiratory problems, and constant stress wears out the mind and body. Choose a healthy lifestyle and introduce meditation as part of it, doctors recommend it.
You can begin to practice meditation in the comfort of your home, applying the type of meditation and breathing that satisfies you most. It is recommended to practice meditation in the early morning because it is the quietest moment of the day. Search for a fresh place as a balcony, or a terrace, or if you like you can go out and be in direct contact with nature and just hear the birds and feel the fresh wind on your face.
You can also read Managing Stress and Anxiety with Ayurvedic Practices
Some Recommended & Helpful Books
Below, you will find a list of some helpful books related to the topics written on this blog.
In The Book of Secrets, we are invited to experience and experiment with the games and situations that everyday life brings through the tools of our senses. The 4000-year-old Vigyan Bhairav Tantra is a compendium of highly condensed, telegraphic instructions for 112 different awareness techniques that bring us into the present moment. Osho describes each technique in detail and explains how we can discover which is the best one for us and how to integrate it into our daily lives.
A series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which represent a Stoic outlook on life. It offers a range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.
When we think of well-being, we often think of our physical and mental health our bodies and minds to find peace, purpose, and connection in our lives. But as Kamlesh D. Patel (affectionately known as Daaji), spiritual leader of the Heartfulness Organization and fourth in line to the raja yoga tradition illuminates, there is a third system we too often overlook: The Spiritual Anatomy.
Originally published in 1903, this is a manual of the philosophy of physical, mental, and spiritual development by the intelligent control of the breath. Ramacharaka [William Walker Atkinson] was the author of several books on the subject of Eastern Philosophy and its practices. For thousands of years, yogis have believed that breath is the essential link between body and mind, energizing a subtle body that connects the physical and mental aspects of our being. In this book, Swami Rama explores the science of breath as the missing key to both physical health and the attainment of higher states of consciousness. Basic yogic breathing techniques are explained so that one can immediately begin working with the ancient science of breath.
This book promises to redefine your life through:
- Masterful Breathing Techniques: Discover the art of mindful breathing to significantly enhance your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.
- Pathways to Inner Peace: Step-by-step practices that guide you to a state of calm, helping you to navigate life's storms with grace.
- Insights from the Realms of Science and Spirituality: Uncover the secrets behind the breath's ability to heal and transform, supported by expert knowledge and ancient wisdom.
- Tailored Practices for Everyone: Whether you're a busy professional, a student, or a stay-at-home parent, these techniques are designed to fit seamlessly into your life.
- A Holistic Approach to Wellness: Experience a comprehensive method that nourishes your body, quiets your mind, and uplifts your spirit.
Control of the mind is a very interesting inner game. If you have a sportsman's attitude you will thoroughly enjoy it, even when losing. In playing, this game takes a great deal of skill, alertness, a sense of humor, goodness of heart, a sense of strategy, patience, and some heroic flair which makes it [possible not to get disheartened in the face of a hundred failures.
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