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Meditation and Personal Transformation

True meditation
is not just relaxation. It is a process where we come to know ourselves and to
discover all the wonderful powers and abilities we possess and which we can develop
if we spend a little time each day working with ourselves.
Meditation is a process of
self-knowledge and
self-development - a process of
self-discovery, and an awakening to who we are.
The process of meditation is one of relaxed effort and should be practiced regularly
over time. We aim for self mastery under any circumstances. We can't alway control
life, but we can learn to control ourselves.
Learning self-mastery promotes a deep sense of confidence
- it is the base of true happiness.
Meditation Techniques
In the yogic tradition, there is a range of different meditation techniques that
assist people to engage the power of the mind. They enable us to live a better life.
Simple techniques like
deep relaxation
and
breathing meditation
are easy to practice for everybody. They help to better manage illness, support
recovery
from illness, prevent illness and also promote vitality and health.
Pranic healing*
is a powerful meditation technique
that teaches us how to access our natural viatal
energy, our life force. By practicing pranic healing, vital energy is released from
blockages to energize and rejuvenate the whole body-mind.
*Swami Shankardev and Jayne Stevenson have written a great
article on Prana
for those wishing to learn more.
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More advanced meditation practices on
grounding
the body and the mind for greater stability and peace. Meditations on the
Chakras
teach us to turn our awareness inwards and concentrate on the different energy
centers within their body.
Powerful yoga-tantra practices include
Ajapa Japa
meditation. Ajapa Japa is a core meditation practice within the Yoga-Tantra tradition.
It is a complete system for healing, self-development and spiritual awareness. By aligning our inner being with our
external environment, Ajapa Japa allows us to
experience the bliss of living a conscious life in tune with our spiritual self
and the cosmos.
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Meditation Articles - Towards a Deeper Understanding
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