Meditation
There are many things in life that are beyond our control. However, it is possible to take responsibility for and to change one’s state of mind. According to Buddhism this is the most important thing we can do, and Buddhism teaches that it is the only real antidote to the anxiety, hatred, discontentedness, sleepiness, and confusion that best the human condition. Meditation is a form of transforming the mind. Meditation practices are techniques that encourage and develop your concentration, clarity, and emotional positivity. By meditating with a particular meditation practice you begin to learn the patterns and habits of your mind, and the practice offers a means to cultivate new and more positive ways. With a bit of practice and patience these calm and focused states of mind can deepen into profoundly tranquil and energised states of mind. Such experiences can have a transformative effect and can lead to a new understanding of life.
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Relaxation Techniques
By relaxing, your muscles will relax and your heart will beat slowly. Your tensions, your worries will unfix themselves and vanish as if by magic. as well as this your blood will circulate more freely, your body cells will regenerate more efficiently and your nerves will release there tension. While this process of recuperation is happening, thanks to your para-sympathetic system the energies in your body will circulate easier and will repair the harm caused to it by your daily tribulations.
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How to do a quick exercise
Step 1st
Exercise step . Sit or lie sown and breathe deeply
Step 2.
Retain the air in your lungs while relaxing your body from head to foot
Step 3.
Contract your muscles as firmly as possible during thirty seconds.
Step 4.
Let go suddenly and relax your muscles by breathing out completely.
Step 5.
Remain calm and relaxed and each breath normally for one minute and each time you breath out say to yourself: " I am relaxing" while stretching out each word so that the sentence lasts the time of the exhalation repeat this technique three times over.
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2nd EXERCISE
Step 1. Breathe in deeply
Step 2. Stretch out as if you was a cat
Step 3. Take a yawn so that your throat opens wide.
Step 4. Return to a normal attitude.
Step 5. If you are seated on a chair let your arms fall to each side of your body
Step 6. Remain in the position as long as you want and breathe in slowly through your nose.
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Other Techniques
The first and most obvious step is to find a quiet, comfortable place. To start it's recommended to keep your back straight and feet flat on the floor. Alternatively, you may sit in a simple Yoga position (some recommend the lotus position), although you should do whatever makes you the most comfortable while sitting with your back straight. try listening to some relaxing music to help clear the mind, Now that you are in a comfortable position, it's time to relax and breath. Slowly inhale through your nose and exhale out your mouth.
Clear your mind of all distractions while you relax your body and concentrate on your breathing. Once you are completely relaxed, slowly let your mind wander. if you find your mind starts to wonder off on to something else, do not worry just the process again soothing and relaxing music* will be added to this page, if you have some music* you would like to add or a relaxation method that you would like to add, please email us or pm us on the forum * music must be your own.
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