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rhythm and music (Laya Yoga) to purify the heart and mind. These meditations have a

wide range of applications, from bestowing Enlightenment, to improving health, wealth,

happiness, peace etc...

A. Mantra Japa Meditation Technique: This meditation method uses the repetition of a

mantra (a particular sound, word or phrase) verbally or mentally to create the necessaryconditions for purification, refinement or expansion to take place. Mantras are essentially

keys which allow one to tune into the individual energy field or tune into the UniversalEnergy field to produce certain desired results. Here is an example of using OM Mantra

to activate the Third Eye Chakra.

B. Rhythm Meditation Technique: This form of meditation uses the combination of

rhythm, chanting, music and breath to calibrate and perfect the system. The excellentThree Step Rhythmic Breathing (3srb) meditation technique of Sage Pantanjali and many

Kundalini Yoga meditations fall under this category, among others.

C. Meditation via Song: Most of the meditations from the path of Devotion (BhaktiYoga) and Love, designed to dissolve the ego belong in this category. This is a path most

dear to those who are emotional in nature and feel a deep love for the divine. Christianity,

Gospel, Sufi Meditations, Hare Krishna Meditations, Kirtans and Bhajans are some

examples of techniques in this category.

D. Meditation via Prayer & Intention: All religions have meditations involving prayer

and worship. The meditations that also use the power of intention to manifest desires fall

under this category.

So you can see from above, these is a rich diversity to the Art of Meditation and certainly

something for everybody. If one of the styles above does not catch your fancy, not toworry, I will be serving up more tasty flavors in part 2 of this series.

Secrets, Tips and Advice to Master Meditation

By: Michaiel Bovenes.

Understanding the true nature of meditation can help you add this valuable skill to your

daily stress reduction routine. Meditation isn't about the many rituals that people practice,

but is a process of centering and focusing your mind. You do not need to do any bizarrepostures or wear a turban in order to master your ability to meditate

Meditation is about connecting with your inner self by slowing down your activities and

quieting your mind. Meditation is making time to listen to your inner being. Meditation is

a process that has many forms. Meditation has many forms. Jogging, tai-chi, yoga, andeven weight training are a few examples of moving meditation. These forms allow your

thoughts to slow down and your mind to become reflective.

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We all have the capacity to train our minds to have the same effect without running ten

miles or driving to the beach. Moving while meditating has limitations. You must pay

attention to the physical world and are unable to focus 100% on your inner realms.

Guided meditation is about being comfortable and undisturbed for a set period of time.

You will close your eyes and draw your attention inward. This becomes what I call theart of meditation. I have a powerful line of guided meditation CDs and MP3 downloads

that can assist you in quickly achieving the results you desire. Regardless which form ofmeditation you decide, it becomes helpful to understand the function of meditation. The

function is common to all the many different forms that meditation.

The first function of meditation is to slow down your brain wave activity which in turn,

slows down your thinking process. Notice I didn't say to eliminate or to stop thinking. Itis impossible to eliminate your thoughts. I find this myth, one of the most common

reasons beginners give up this wonderful skill. They erroneously think if they have one

thought pop into they're head, they have just ruined the experience.

Meditation allows you to shift your attention away from your thoughts and to slow down

your thinking process. As your thinking slows down the silent space in-between each

thought is where you can receive a flash of insight from your Soul. The insight would

always have been there, but you wouldn't have noticed, due to the steady stream ofthoughts that often dominate the mind.

It is natural to have many thoughts enter your mind when you first begin to meditate,

don't become frustrated, just accept this as a normal part of the process. Here are some

effective ways to remedy the situation. For example, when you attempt to meditate andyour mind keeps worrying about a report due at work. It seems difficult to take your mind

off it. The first thing to do is don't fight it. Listen to your inner concerns and then releaseit. If you can't stop your mind from thinking ( I have to finish that report by Tuesdaymorning), simply take in a deep breath and as you exhale imagine your blowing that

thought out of your head. Perhaps see the words written on a chalk board and imagine

you are blowing the message off the board with your exhale. Or imagine you are erasingit. This gives the subconscious mind a very clear message. Then focus your attention on

going deeper. Remember it is a very natural to have thoughts in your mind as you are

learning how to meditate.

Another technique to end the distraction is to mentally tell those pesky thoughts, "I hearyou, thank you and you can go now." Thinking those words silently to yourself, will

confirm to your subconscious mind, I've got the message now, the messenger can leave.

Be patient and remind yourself that the goal of meditation is not to eliminate thought, butto slow it down. The pause between, is the space where you can resolve your personal

problems and find the solutions.

Meditation is a powerful technique to gain mastery over your life, and to become more

conscious of your truer self. Meditations' true purpose is to shift your consciousness from

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the outer world to your inner world, where all change begins. Meditation offers you a

way to create a pause in your daily activity to consciously connect with your inner power.

On a spiritual level meditation offers a ritual to commune with your Soul to receiveguidance, healing and wisdom from within. On a mental level, meditation will bring you

clarity and can reveal deeper understanding about the way you're living you life, andwhat thoughts and beliefs are holding you back. On an emotional level, meditating offers

a way to get in touch with your feelings and to resolve them constructively producingprofound inner peace. On a physical level, meditation is a stress reducer, as you practice

it on a regular basis, you will renew your physical energy and stamina. The siesta times

many countries honor is a great way to bring balance back into a busy life-style, even ifit's only a fifteen minute meditation on your lunch break at work.

Lily Tomlin says some of the wildest things and she offers us this profound thought,

"Why is it when we talk with God it's called praying, but when God talks to us, we call it

schizophrenia?" Meditation is a way to listen to the still small voice of the spirit of truth.

Whether you practice silent, moving or guided meditation you will soon discover theinfinite wisdom that dwells within you, waiting to offer you guidance and inner peace.