What is Meditation?

 

Meditation is an ancient practice that has actually been around for thousands of years and provides us with a way to not only regulate our emotions, but also to become more aware and conscious of our surroundings and connections , both with ourselves and others.

There are many different types of meditation and it is important to choose the type that resonates the best with you, as practising can prove challenging at first because the art of just being quiet and quieting our thoughts can be difficult , but with regular practice it does get easier and the benefits that can be gained are certainly worth the effort .

Meditation uses a variety of mental and physical techniques including breath work, sounds, words, phrases, mantras, images or music to help to clear the mind and enables us to think more clearly , improving clarity and concentration. It allows us to observe our thoughts in a non judgemental way and if we have a concern it can help to provide more insight so we can find an appropriate solution.

Often the most common difficulty for beginners is learning to sit in stillness without becoming over whelmed or feeling you need to do anything at all, learning to calm the 'monkey mind' (as it is commonly known due to a natural tendency to get distracted easily) is worth the effort for the peace of mind that it can bring in both the short and long-term, improving our overall health and quality of life. 

 

Meditation is a practice dating back over thousands of years and practising it consistently on a daily basis can help to improve every aspect of our lives including our health, sleep, work and relationships. Meditation is learning the art of stilling the mind so we can increase and expand our sense of focus and awareness. 

 

Our minds are constantly active in our daily lives, planning out our every aspect of our day and it is little wonder that we can so easily feel depleted and become exhausted as a result. There is also so much external stimuli constantly occupying our thoughts including social media, television, radio and mobile phones, try to deliberately not check your social media or phone for at least an hour do you feel agitated or concerned, the truth is we are often more addicted then we would like to admit, which can easily lead to us becoming completely disconnected from our own selves as we become so distracted and engrossed with the lives of others.

 

Therefore meditation is a way for us to reconnect and redirect our thoughts so we can once again become fully aware of ourselves as it is so easy to become lost and lose sight of who we are and what is important to us. Meditation also helps to raise the connection with the crown chakra and hence our sense of consciousness and the higher the frequency in which we are able to operate at the more successful and abundant we will become in our lives.

 

We are constantly processing different thought patterns which can cause confusion leading to feelings of emotional distress in the body, through the process of meditation we are able to gain clarity and insight through practising the many different forms of meditation including zen and loving kindness but also through using other components including our breath, visualisations, music, silence, affirmations and mantras. 

 

Meditation is incredibly beneficial in relieving stress, insomnia, decreasing blood pressure, increasing awareness and clarity which helps us to make better decisions within our communications, for the optimal results try to practice for between 15 minutes for up to an hour every day and after only 11 hours there will be a noticeable difference to the way you think and feel.

 

The benefits of meditation are widely known and recognised which is why it is practiced by

different faiths from all over the world, if you wish to increase the connection you have within and to the world around you then the benefits that meditation can give us are unequalled and limitless.

5 interesting facts about meditation

Did you know ?

That meditation is an ancient practice dating back to over 3000 years and originated in India

The techniques that have been practised have been used in all different religions and cultures, including Jewish, Christian and Islamic communities all over the world.

Australia is the country where the most people meditate and there are between 200-300 million people who practice every day throughout the world;

There are so many benefits including lowering blood pressure, decreasing Stress and Anxiety and even alleviating PMS symptoms.

It has been proven that meditation helps to improve mood and therefore makes you feel happier so what's stopping you trying ?

Elizabeth Lock      Holistic Therapist 
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