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When many people think of meditation they imagine sitting on a cushion with their eyes closed in silence or chanting Aum. In this segment we discuss just how many styles of meditations there are and that is can look like anything you need it to be.
Most of us are not used to tying our legs in what feels like a pretzel and sitting for any length of time nor do we need to. In this segment we discuss different postures for meditating and different props that can help us be comfortable while maintaining integrity.
This exercise not only demonstrates how one can use any of the senses as a form of single pointed focus, but it also gives up appreciation for the fuel we put in our bodies.
One of the first tools in our meditation adrenal is often the breath. In this segment we discuss some different ways to use it and it's benefits.
The body and mind are so connected it can be argued that they are actual one rather then two separate components. In this segment we discus ways to use the body to not only relax the mind but to gain insight into stress, tension and traumas.
Mantras, Chanting and Affirmations have been used for thousands of years all around the world as a means of achieving a meditative state. In this segment we discus some traditional methods as well as how to create your own mantra for what you need in any given moment.
Not all meditation need to be practiced in stillness. In this segment we discuss mindful movement styles such as Walking, Yoga Asana, Qi Gong, and of course Dance.
In a world where technology does a lot of our thinking for us. Training the mind to be able to effectively contemplate not only helps increase our critical thinking index but also helps to quiet the mind when it feel we have a million things begging for our mental attention.
In this segment we discuss Love and Kindness Meditations. This style has been used for thousands of years to help cultivate compassion, health and happiness.
In this segment we fully open ourselves up to what is happening around us. This style of practice helps us build resiliency and helps accepting what life throws our way.
In this segment we talk about transporting our mind's out of our current settings and focus on visualization and attribute style meditations. These meditations can be fantastic to help with anxiety, panic or insomnia.
In this segment we discuss diving deep into our practice and finding that balance between awareness and trance. With Transcendental meditations.
Let's recap what we have talked about. This course is just the beginning, the next step for you to decided how you are going to use your new tools.
After years of teaching meditation in workshops, classrooms, and one on one settings, I have come across many students who say they have tried meditation and it didn't "work" for them. After diving deeper we discover that so many people fall victim to the over simplified, "one size fit all" exposer to meditation. The reality is there are many style of meditation that can include, dancing, singing, drumming, praying, walking, crying, laughing, standing, laying down, or of course the one was all think of, sitting in lotus in silence. Most of my work as a teacher is helping people discover what style of meditation is right for them when different situations arise. For instance if you are anxious or depressed, I would never recommend going straight to sitting in a silent meditation. This can cause the mind to ruminate even more leaving you feeling worse than when you first sat down.
In this series we break down different styles of meditation and what situations in our life each might serve. This is a great course for beginners looking to start a new meditation practice or for those who feel like what that have been doing no isn't serving their current life situation and are looking for something new.
Hope you enjoy!