Calm in a busy world
In the yogic tradition, breath is considered energy medicine. Conscious breathing balances our emotions and calms the mind.
Breathing deeply and mindfully helps stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system to trigger the relaxation response, which decreases blood pressure and slows the heart rate. In yoga we inhale to create length in the thoracic spine. This expands the lungs bringing oxygen (prana) to the respiratory organs. Continue reading “OPENING YOUR HEART: METTA MEDITATION”
GUIDE TO PRACTICE
Learning how to be still is the method of meditation.
The process of cultivating stillness begins in the body. You may be guided to keep your head, neck and trunk relatively straight while sitting in a meditative posture. You may begin with the physical practice yoga (asana) to prepare your body to sit more comfortably.
Then it is time to show up on a regular basis. It is best to practice in the same comfortable posture (on a cushion or a firm chair) at the same time and the same place every day. Continue reading “Guide to Sitting MEDITATION”