Thursday, March 22, 2018

Discovering A Guided Meditation Course And Practice

By Barbara Clark


In most cases, fundamentalists frown up on meditative practices in lieu of prayer. While this is the case, there are those whom embrace a Guided meditation course which focuses on scripture. Whereas, there are also courses which are directed to individuals whom identify as spiritual though not religious.

Whether desiring to lead a workshop or use as a personal tool, a course can provide skills necessary to maintain a successful practice. In most cases, practitioners practice anywhere from ten or twenty minutes to an hour or longer. In some cases, the length of a session can depend upon whether meditation is being used to clear the mind, or focus on a specific area.

The most commonly used form of meditation is that of the Eastern yogic style. In this practice, individuals are taught how to clear and calm the mind in order to create and maintain a joyful attitude. While one of the most common forms, most all forms use the same framework which allows an individual to clear the mind to either calm the body, or to focus on a specific area of life.

As with all practices, stretching and relaxation are often the focus at the beginning of a session. After which, it is advised that the individual lie down, or sit in a comfortable position. While some prefer to sit in a specific yoga pose, it is not necessary to do so to become successful in the practice. Sitting in a quiet, calm, serene place is however necessary to gain the most out of the practice.

It is essential that the area in which an individual meditate be free of noise, and preferably clutter. In fact, one of the best places to practice any form or style of meditation is in a natural setting. For example, on a river bank, at the top of a mountain, ocean shore or forest. In addition to individual practice, there are also some yoga studios and community centers which offer group sessions on an ongoing basis.

Whether sitting in a class, listening to an audio or watching a video course at home or sitting in nature, focus is the key to successful meditation. In most cases, individuals are taught to relax and focus on a favorite place, then count backwards from 100 to 1 before beginning a session. In doing so, the individual can easily clear the mind in order to enhance the meditative process.

As a result, individuals often experience fewer health issues, especially those related to stress such as high blood pressure and heart disease. In some cases, individuals have been able to eliminate blood pressure and heart medication after beginning a regular routine of meditation. While this is the case, it is important to contact a health care provider before doing so.

Whether practicing at home, work, a center, or in a natural setting, clearing the mind can have dramatic effects on all aspects of body, mind and spirit. For those whom can not do so without the assistance of audio or video guides, there are a number of free offerings online. In either case, the objective remains the same to clear and calm the mind while eliminating any negative thoughts which can be detrimental to overall health and well being.




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