Meditation Methods for Relaxation
This basic meditation focuses on your breath and learning to breathe in a relaxed, slow place. When you put all your attention on your breathing pattern for a few minutes you are using an effective stress relief technique. Follow the technique to try it now.
Diaphragmatic Breathing is thought to massage the internal organs. When breathing long, deep breaths we create a relaxed state in our bodies. Deep breathing exercises get more oxygen into the body and releases physical tension. Take a moment to be aware of your breath. Lay one hand on your chest and one on your stomach. As you breathe notice which hands raises on the in-breath. When we are feeling stressed it is our body’s natural reaction to start shallow breathing. Deep breathing tells the brain that we are not in danger. The brain will in turn release relaxing hormones which return the body to a state of relaxation.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: It's an excellent meditation method to help achieve total body relaxation. As you focus on particular muscle group one at a time you can imagine all the tension and stress melting away. Choose a particular muscle group that you feel tight. Clench them tighter and hold them tight for a few seconds and then relax them with a “sigh”. Make yourself comfortable in a place where you will not be disturbed. Go through each muscle group tensing each one and relaxing with an out-breath.
Yoga Meditation:
Feel the stress melt away as you practice the ancient arts of yoga and meditation to help bring your emotional well-being into balance and keep your body fit at the same time! Yoga originated in India. The word yoga comes from ancient Sanskrit and is translated to mean "union". Although Yoga development and practice in India was used for the attainment of spiritual development our Western society mainly uses it for relaxation and flexibility exercises.
When the Present Moment is fully experienced and appreciated you feel relaxed. Your stress melts away and you will experience the benefits of meditation. It’s a Mindful Meditation because your consciousness is mindful of the Present Moment you have. During this time there are no needs for worries or thoughts about the future or the past. You can relax. You are being Mindful. Try being mindful while watching the dishes or going for a walk. Everything you see, feel and hear pay attention to. Try keeping your focus completely on your task at hand, and put your thoughts of the past or future aside. Practise this regular and you will feel more at ease and relaxed in every moment of your life.
Imagine a peaceful environment as you relax. Different situations and environments can offer different feelings and a state of mind. The technique of visualisation is to use your imagination to create a scene which feels relaxing. The more details you can imagine - such as the smell, sights, sounds – the more relaxation you will achieve. Where's your favourite place to be? Is it the beach? The rainforest? In your living room? In your meditation room? Imagine yourself there for a moment. Know that you are safe. Notice the environment and objects around you. What noises would you normally hear in this place? What smells? Take your time to explore this special place of yours and feel your mind be at peace. Meditation Methods to Types of Meditation Meditation Methods to Easy Stress Management
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