vendredi 16 mai 2014

Basic Information On Standing Meditation

By Minnie Whitley


Meditation is something practiced by many people around the world. It involves developing a mode of consciousness or training the mind. This has long been considered a blanket term to classify a range in practices and techniques that are employed to promote relaxation, build life force in a person, and instill generosity, compassion, love, patience and forgiveness. Standing meditation is a simple but powerful approach that can be taken. People all over the world, including those residing in California, have taken on this practice.

With this practice, the body is aligned in a specific way and held still. Qi, or energy flow, is encouraged to take on its natural rhythm and flow throughout the meridian system. This is done to dissolve blockages that may be present and preventing it from flowing naturally.

There are a lot potential benefit associated with regular meditation. People who do this may find that it benefits the body as a whole. In fact, it is believed to balance the entire self. The duration of these sessions will vary. Some people may do it for just a few minutes and others may extend it. It is all based on personal preference. All a person needs to do this is a body, open mind and quiet place to practice.

It is important to have a quiet space for this purpose. It is ideal to start inside, thought standing in front of a window that looks outdoors can also be nice. Stand in a position so that your feet are hip length apart from each other and the toes face forward. Soften up the knees so that the pelvis will relax down and weight comes to the feet. It should feel similar to mounting a horse.

Look straight ahead, with the head aligned right atop the spine so the muscles of the face, throat, neck and head can be relaxed. Smile and float the tip of the tongue up to the roof of the mouth, just behind the front teeth. Then flow the hands up between eight and 10 inches in front of the lower abdomen with the palms facing a few inches below the navel.

The palms should face a few inches lower than the navel and the fingertips should be pointed forward but not touching each other. Imagine it like you are in the position to hug a tree. The fingers can extend and should have space between them. The elbows should be lifted a lot so the armpits feel hollow.

Inhale deeply and breath out completely. While this is done, make small adjustments that may be necessary to make your stance more comfortable. Imagine that you are a large mountain or tree, or something else that is serene and stable. Let the breath go back to its normal rhythm and focus on remaining still throughout the body. This is a moment when you should enjoy that you are doing nothing.

Hold this position for at least 10 minutes or longer, if you decide. Increase the time gradually every time you do it. The results will differ from person to person, but many people report positive effects with this practice.




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