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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.(Opens in new window).

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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