Good Morning Meditation

We must understand, as a global community, that achieving happiness and wellness is a holistic process. For most of us it is one that requires changes in every part of our lifestyle, changes that include a daily practice of mind, body, and spirit-nurturing rituals.

The oldest religions in the world and the indigenous people who practice them have recognized the power of the mind and spirit for eons. They have practiced simple, holistic, natural wellness rituals for ages as a part of their regular, daily life. Their health and well-being are rooted in rituals and wisdom passed down from one generation to the next. They knew the incredible healing power and intelligence of plants and herbs. (more…)

Pranayama is the control of the breath so that it may tune to the body, calm the mind, and ultimately be used as a route to deeper levels of consciousness. Prana means many thinks in Sanskrit – it is not just the word for breath, but also life-force, cosmic energy, air, and strength, as if yoga does not distinguish between the breath of the individual and the pulsing energy of the cosmos. The English language, too, links the concept of the breath with the mystery of the human condition- the word ” inspiration” is another word for inhalation. (more…)

Meditation is one of the most universal practices in the world. It has been done throughout history by people of all religions and cultures. Every religion has traditions regarding meditation, so we can feel comfortable meditating regardless of our particular faith.

People have different ideas about what meditation is. There are many who are intimidated because they believe that they have to completely clear their minds. The truth is, we cannot think about absolutely nothing. But, as we meditate, we can reduce the number of channels our minds are accustomed to flipping through. I find meditation to be most effective when I prepare for it by putting myself into a very passive state. To reach this state, I first do some slow breathing exercise. (more…)

What exactly is mirroring? It is several things. It is one-on-one interview with the self, a question and answer session in which we take mindful note of all things we have been doing and all things we want to achieve. It is an evaluation session in  which we consider those habits of ours that are causing us pain and those that are helping us to grow and get closer to bliss.

Mirroring can take many forms. It can be a simple matter of making time to be alone to reflect on what has taken place so far in the day, and to adjust our game plan for the rest of the day. It can come in the form of journal writing, or list making. Making lists of goals is another way to approach mirroring. (more…)

I’m not an Indian, not a Yogi and  I’m not a Monk !

First and Foremost, I’m a normal woman who meditate early, every morning and get more focus for the day. Even though I’m not a early bird and often I think, how nice and warm the bed is. I get up because I know how beautiful the pure morning feels. It is still dark sometime , the smell of the air so fresh and crisp and the birds chirping .

An alternate and more positive habit we can adopt is recognizing each day as a gift and a new set of opportunities. Each morning that we awake, rejuvenate, tune into our senses, and prepare to meet the world is another chance for growth, fulfillment, and passage into the zone of bliss. (more…)