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  Which style of meditation would be best suited for those struggling with emotional pain? A huge part of any relationship is learning to balance the good times with the bad, which is not always easy and there will come a time when due to circumstances that are often not within our control you will need to learn how to navigate the process of letting someone you love go. This does not always relate to a romantic relationship, it could be the death of a family member, a friendship that has run its course or even moving away from a path of life that is no longer in your future plans. Each of these situations can be equally devastating in its own way, especially if we were not prepared for the inevitable changes that come as the result of loss.as ultimately a part of giving your heart to another is the possibility of heartbreak one day, which can either be intentional such as a romantic break up ,natural such as a death , or due to unforeseen circumstances such as illness, an acci...

  Which style of Meditation would be best suited to those suffering from Depression, Stress or Anxiety? As a rule it is important to find the style of meditation that is the best fit for both yourself and your lifestyle because then you will have a better chance of practising it on a regular basis. However, for those struggling with mental health concerns, especially Anxiety and Depression it is important to find a practice that particularly helps to increase your sense of focus which will enable you to find a sense of peace and stillness within the mind and body. The ideal meditation to help you do this is the Body scan because by tensing and releasing each part in turn it helps you to relieve the pressure within the mind from racing thoughts as you will be placing your focus within the body. When the mind is able to relax from overthinking and feeling consumed by negative thoughts or feeling overwhelmed, clarity naturally increases ,releasing panic and confusion, which enab...

  What is a mudra and how do they create energy in the body and provide an additional aid to meditation? Mudras traditionally originate from the Indian Vedic culture and in Sanskrit mean gesture, they are symbolic and are specific poses performed by bringing the hands and fingers together to create a certain pattern which aids in releasing energy from the body. So how is it possible that mudras can be so effective in releasing energy? The human body is truly remarkable in many ways including the process in which it is able to internally connect including the central nervous system. If for example we need to find a way to communicate so we can take a specific action, the brain will then transmit certain nerve impulses which will enable neurones to transmit information to each other and the relevant action will then be taken after been processed. When we place our hands into specific positions motor and sensory mechanisms within them send messages to the brain which allows th...

  What does mindfulness mean and how can I learn to practice it? Meditation helps you to become more mindful by focussing the mind and mindfulness is the process of slowing down your thoughts and bringing your attention to everything that is occurring around you at the present time. In this busy modern world we live in our lives can be so hectic at times that it can be difficult to find the time to slow down and find an inner focus away from all the noise and external distractions which are often so apparent. To be mindful means to become fully present in the current moment without interpretation or judgement of any kind, it is comprised of three separate parts. First of all you need to determine what your purpose is because that is where you will place your focus, maybe you have a goal in mind such as you wish to achieve a promotion at work, now place your attention on the here and now of achieving that purpose and finally always remain non-judgemental in the way you choose...

  When is meditation not recommended? We have spoken about the many benefits that meditation can bring, however it is also important to be aware that there may be times when it is not advised so why may that be? Suicidal Tendencys or severe mental health concerns Although meditation does indeed help to calm the mind and rebalance the body, this can only occur if the person practising is in the right state of mind and ready to receive the process, as otherwise the pressure of trying to calm the mind could prove to be too overwhelming, causing panic and possibly leading to Hyperventilation. Those who are holding a lot of Trauma It is common that when we are struggling with holding trauma we will place an invisible wall around ourselves as a form of protection. The problem there is that as a result we no longer feel pleasure either. Deep within the body in a space known as the cellular memory, it is where we store the trauma from the time of our birth. It is common during a h...

What does meditation mean and how can I learn to practice it? 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...

  Do you ever have problems making decisions and if you do did you know that meditation could be the answer? Do any of the following apply to you? Constant memory loss Difficulty regulating emotions Unable to make decisions Struggles with clarity No focus or drive Making mistakes at work Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed Anxious or Depressed There are numerous reasons you can be feeling this way, the Menopause, being a parent, Pregnancy, excessive alcohol or drug consumption, Depression or Stress from work...the list goes on ... We have already discussed the benefits in depth but through learning the art of meditation we learn to quieten the mind, which prevents it from wandering which helps to improve our focus and concentration. In addition to boosting our mood. Stress is highly detrimental to our state of wellbeing, particularity in the workplace. Just 20 minutes of meditation daily can help to reduce Stress, making decision making less overwhelming in addition to regulating t...

  What is Gratitude Meditation and how could it help you?   Gratitude Meditation is taking the time to focus on the present moment and becoming aware of all the things we have in our life to be grateful for.    Life is full of challenges at times but also blessings and your mindset will have a huge impact as to not only how happy you will be in life but also how successful in all aspects not just financially, because the richest people in life are those who do not necessarily have a big bank balance but are able to see the positive aspects of life and a situation, more then the negative , so they naturally flourish.    Throughout our journey in life we will encounter good and bad, in our relationships, employment and opportunities. It can be easy when we stumble across hardships to become disheartened instead of looking at them as a learning curve, because often the universe will keep sending us signs until we take notice and change our learned behavior. Th...

  What is loving Kindness meditation and how can it benefit you?    Loving Kindness meditation focuses on using love, kindness and forgiveness to enable you to let go of any past trauma or unresolved pain that was experienced that caused emotional upset in some capacity.   The people who can benefit the most from this style of meditation are the following.   Those who have suffered a loss of passing of a loved one and are struggling to process the varying emotions that inevitably come with grief.    Those suffering the breakdown of a relationship through infidelity or a lost connection and struggling to move on .   Those who have become e strained from family or loved ones.   Those who have had a traumatic childhood and never fully healed.    Relationships are never straight forward but one thing is for certain love in whatever form if it is genuine and sincere is always unconditional this can be applied to friendships, emotional re...

    How can meditation help with self love?   As human beings there will always be times in our lives when we may place doubt and can be self critical of ourselves, maybee we forgot to pick something up from the store and we speak negatively to ourselves or perhaps due to Pregnancy or the Menopause our body no longer looks the way it once was and too be honest none of us are getting any younger, all these concerns are normal but if we find ourselves constantly being critical not only of ourselves but also others too then it can be a cause for concern.   Meditation can help to create and increase self love by raising our consciousness, leading to less self criticism which allows us to embrace our attributes in addition to acknowledging and accepting our faults. Learning to find love within yourself can be challenging if you have always sought validation and attention from others and yet the love we feel for ourselves will be the most pure and beautiful we will ever ex...

  How can meditation help to ease Stress and Anxiety?   Meditation is a highly effective tool for releasing Stress from the body, it aids in encouraging a sense of inner peace and relaxation by reducing physical tension and lowering the heart rate, therefore lowering blood pressure and calming the nervous system , which reduces the levels of cortisol the Stress hormone. When we are in a calmer state of mind we are able to become more conscious of our emotions and state of mind and so instead of simply reacting to a situation through pain or a lack of clarity through an increased sense of focus we can become aware of what we need at that given time.    For me personally my spiritual nature and practice has been essential in helping me throughout so many life challenges but particularly when recently I encountered devastating news that literally changed my life and it was my faith and my connection to myself and spirit that has helped me to process and navigate the w...