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This meditation lesson podcast focuses on the three most prevalent forms of meditation, which are Yoga, Qigong, and Guided Visualization. Although there are many different types of meditation, this podcast concentrates on the three most frequent forms.
The three most popular types of meditation—Yoga, Qigong, and Guided Visualization—are the focus of this meditation lesson podcast, despite the fact that there are many other types of meditation.
Zen practice development includes regular meditation. It is a tried-and-true method for lowering stress levels, focusing on relaxation, and calming the body. At its most fundamental level, meditation serves a spiritual purpose.
Zazen, a form of sitting meditation, is the foundation of zen meditation. It all comes down to sitting up straight and focusing on your breathing. Different types of meditation center on the idea of mental focus.
Others think that visualization exercises are a necessary component of meditation. The objective is to stop the mind's never-ending activity and slow everything down, especially the mind, in either situation.
Although Zen monks have long known that meditation is one of the best ways to deal with stress, science has now confirmed this. Although there are other ways to lessen stress, this is unquestionably the most successful.
There are numerous benefits to meditation. This method can help you become more focused, more clear-headed, and even happier emotionally. Depending on the kind of meditation practice you employ, you can even discover the habits and patterns of your mind.
The majority of meditation sessions have a few key characteristics. For instance, you need to lie down in a comfortable position to enter a state of meditation.
While you will be honing your focus, pick a position that is comfortable for you but not too cozy. Sitting, standing, knelt, or lying down are all acceptable forms of meditation. You can meditate while seated in a chair using these techniques. Pick a position that feels natural to you. Keep your back straight at all times.
A short period of time is needed to start feeling meditative. While doing this, keep your eyes closed and your breathing in check. Distractions are lessened and heart rate is lowered by breathing in and out.
Filtering, weeding, eliminating, and reformatting behaviors, mindsets, and viewpoints are necessary for a Zen existence. All of this is done to streamline and minimize your life in order to give it more meaning.
To break free from the never-ending flow of worries and ideas is a daily battle. Your daily routine is slowed down, extraneous objects are removed, and you take each day as it comes.
MeditationLifeSkillsPodcast.com strives to present meditation concepts that connect east and west, tradition and science in a non-sectarian way, from multiple traditions, without promoting any particular technique or method.
One important principle I try to accomplish is to take complex ideas about meditation and the not-so-well understood meditation principles and help you understand how they can fit into your life.
To your success in meditation!
Don Weyant/Founder
MeditationLifeSkillsPodcast.com
NOTE: Listen to these meditation episodes as much as you want in a comfortable position, whether sitting or lying down. For best results, we strongly suggest listening with headphones.
***This work is not meant to replace medical or counseling guidance from a qualified practitioner. Please get professional care if you suffer from a physical or mental disease.
