Are you interested in learning how to start with meditation and learn some of the basic techniques to by pass some of the frustration people face when trying to master the art? Meditation is one of the best things you can do in your Please Login or Register to see the link. for both your physical and mental health. Mediation is a Please Login or Register to see the link. long journey that shouldn’t be rushed. It is very easy to get started with meditation if you can spare even ten minutes a day for the practice. Let’s look at Please Login or Register to see the link. to take away the guess work today.

One of the easiest ways to learn Please Login or Register to see the link. is using a simple meditation technique for beginners that works extremely well. One of the most common techniques for beginners is called the focused breathing exercise. This technique is very simple and only requires you to listen to the sound of your breathing to get started.

Make sure you give yourself some special time each day for meditation practice. Ten minutes is all you need to get started and can bring tremendous results quickly. You do not need to practice of hours on end when starting out to experience some of the unbelievable benefits meditation brings.

Find a quiet space at home where you will not be interrupted. Try to ensure that this time is not used for anything other than mediation. Lay down or sit in and upright position, most will try when laying as it is a very simple Please Login or Register to see the link. to get comfortable instead of sitting upright.

Close your eyes and begin to let go of all the daily Please Login or Register to see the link., Please Login or Register to see the link. or concerns you may have. This is your special time and the outside world does not exist during this time. With your eyes closed, start breathing at a nice consistent pace. Take nice deep breathes but do not make them uncomfortable, your aim should be to make it feel as natural as possible.

Begin to focus on the sound of your breathing. Take not of the wonderful feeling of your air going in and out of your lungs. Listen to the sound of your breathe as it goes in and out. Focus your attention to your breathing and keep it there.

You will begin to experience sensations as your body begins to relax. You will begin to have random thoughts pop inside your head, this is completely natural as you begin to silence your conscious mind. If these thoughts pop up simply bring your attention back to your breathing. As time goes on these thoughts should subside.

As you get deep into meditation you will begin to feel as if your body is completely relaxed, you may experience some tingling sensations as your body feels as if it is becoming lighter. Let this awesome feeling take over your body. It may feel as if you are floating on clouds and this is exactly the feeling that you are looking for.

You may start to have feelings of euphoria, enjoy the feeling and let it take over your body, allow yourself to be completely taken over by this feeling as you get deeper into meditation. Get more information by visiting Please Login or Register to see the link. guide and tips today.

Please Login or Register to see the link. or chakra exercises seek to develop the body’s chakra system. The word chakra means wheel, or spinning vortex in sanskrit. The body has seven major chakras in the body. Chakras are located on both sides of the spine and are responsible for regulating the bodies flow of prana or ki through the bodies energy channels. Chakras are spiritual centers in the body that when developed through meditation andqigong meditation can store large amounts of qi energy. When prana or Qi have filled the chakras ones spiritual and psychic abilities began to open up and manifest themselves as paranormal abilities and spiritual advancement. Each chakra when fully developed has its own characteristic and leads to it own specific ability.

While or chakra meditation some people may fill up one chakra while the others are remain closed due to blockages. This may lead to a rapid filling of Chi in one chakra fairly quickly. This is a result of [spin]Qi or prana flowing to one area because all the other areas are closed due to blockages. The result is that one center is open and causes the individual to use of only that energy center. Having the full use of just one energy center or chakra can be pretty amazing. However the full use of all the chakras result in someone reaching their full human physical, mental and spiritual potential.

A chi gong exercise that is good for opening up and filling all the chakras is the Please Login or Register to see the link.. By doing the macrocosmic orbit the practitioners runs energy through all his chakras. This causes the energy to flow and nourish all the energy centers. It will also help to fill and open the chakras do to the increase of chi energy in that area. The Microcosmic orbit meditations tend to also flow through the central channel causing the body to be able to take in more energy over time. This exercise prevents one from experiencing the use of just one chakra but all the chakras have the ability to receive this flow of energy. This exercise also build and expands the aura.

Some people want to increase the power of one chakra in particular and want to know how they can amp up a center quickly.. Their reasoning for this is so that they can experience the power of that energy center .For example, the opening of the third chakra located in the solar plexus cause one to become very empathic. Empathic psychic ability is to be able to feel the emotions of others. It can be used to feel and communicate with humans, animals and plants. When the third chakra is open you can feel the emotions of others so strong that it is impossible for them to hide their true intentions and feelings from you. The ability to feel people places and things become so strong that it can be used as additional sense.

The answer to this question is to direct energy into the desired center by focusing the mind and energy on that chakra. Please Login or Register to see the link. in and out of that center will give the desired effect. This can be done for 10 to 30 minutes to amplify specific the chakra. After the energy has been collected and stored in the desired chakra a portion of the energy collected can be circulated in the macrocosmic orbit or it can just be stored in the chakra for use at a later time.

For more information on how to build your chakras and energy body through meditation visit www.developyourenergy.net if you have any question you can also email us at energystudent1@hotmail.com. Hopefully this will help you on your path

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The Becoming of a Warrior: A Pathway to Transformation.

Well, that’s what I’m officially calling this Please Login or Register to see the link.. If you haven’t noticed yet, I like to make affairs a bit more dramatic. Meaning, rather than calling this “Brandon Cook’s transformation story”… BORiiiiiing! I would rather call it: “The Becoming of a Warrior.”

Doesn’t that have a nice ring to it? If you must, blame it on my creative side. All the same, my intent IS to become a warrior, so I thought the title seemed right.

It’s possible that my interpretation of a warrior may be somewhat dissimilar from yours. To me a warrior isn’t just a soldier who engages in battles, but in addition to has the potential to evolve into something more. Let’s take a look at some definitions from dictionary.com:

Warrior -noun
1. One who is engaged in or experienced in battle; soldier.
2. One who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.
3. One who is engaged aggressively or energetically in an activity, cause, or conflict.

As you can see, by these definitions a warrior could be a soldier, a politician, an athlete, or even an activist for a certain cause. More generally, any person showing great vigor, strength or courage while involved in an activity, or in the resolution of some type of conflict could be considered a warrior.

As you may know, I have elected to name this blog The Awakened Warrior. This is my ideal of the warrior. In a real sense this is synonymous with an enlightened or spiritual warrior, one whose training, battles, and Please Login or Register to see the link. experiences has led him or her to a higher level of consciousness or understanding of the world.

Thus, as the warrior awakens to a heightened perception and understanding of himself and his ultimate reality he transcends the state of mere warrior and becomes the warrior-sage.

According to Carl Jung, an archetype is an inherited pattern of thought or symbolic image that is derived from the past collective experience of humanity and is present in the unconscious of the individual.

The warrior is just one of many common archetypes. Others are the teacher, the clown, the bully, the redeemer, the sage, the lover, the hero, the villain, the goddess, or one of many others.

The Awakened Warrior is the combining of two archetypes. The warrior and the sage (an extremely wise person.) This individual has the heart, strength, courage, and power of the warrior, alongside the wisdom, discernment, and experience of the sage.

So, this is what I mean when I refer to a warrior or an awakened warrior. Both Bruce Lee and Morihei Ueshiba serve as great examples of awakened warriors.

Morihei Ueshiba was the founder of the popular Japanese Martial Art Aikido. After mastering the classical styles of Judo, Kendo, and Jujitsu he created Aikido in correlation with his spiritual philosophy. Aikido is the art of non-resistance and utilizes this principle to turn the attackers own force and momentum against him. Using throws, joint locks, and pins to subdue an attacker in a nonviolent Please Login or Register to see the link.. Morihei developed Aikido as a Please Login or Register to see the link. to cultivate peace and harmony in the world. He is renowned as one of the greatest martial artists of all time.

Bruce Lee… okay, well I’m sure you know who Bruce Lee is!!! Yet, you may not realize that Bruce Lee was much more than an actor, he was a martial artist, a philosopher, film director, screen writer, student of Wing Chun and founder of Jeet Kune Do. He is considered by many as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century, and a cultural icon. Bruce Lee was also an Please Login or Register to see the link. who weighed only 135-145 lbs. So he also serves as a great example for many hardgainers.

The more I study and learn about them, the more I admire these warriors and how they lived their lives.

My training will be following along side of this ideal of a warrior. I’ll be focusing on strength and conditioning training while merging it with martial arts, meditation and a mind/body techniques. Here’s a few examples where my training philosophy differs from your typical bodybuilder, athlete or strength coach:

» • I have added daily Zen meditation, affirmations, journal writing, and visualization to tap into the subconscious mind and overcome any limiting beliefs.
» • I’ve blended elements and ideas from Aikido, Tai Chi, and other martial arts to develop the inner and outer warrior.
» • For the mind I include science, philosophy and spirituality, as well as, other topics through a process of continual reading, learning and growth.
» • To build, strengthen, and transform the body I incorporate various forms of calisthenics (bodyweight training), and strength training (weight lifting).
» • In addition, I will use various conditioning and cardiovascular training to further develop the heart, lungs, and musculoskeletal system.

Does this seem like more than just a regular work out? Maybe more like a total training program that will help you achieve results in the power of your body, mind and spirit.

“A goal is not always meant to be reached, it often serves simply as something to aim at.”
-Bruce Lee

Hope you have a great week!

Are you looking to discover Please Login or Register to see the link. that will help you quickly reach a state of deep meditation? Learning how to meditate can be one of the most rewarding things you will do in your Please Login or Register to see the link.. Meditation can quickly Please Login or Register to see the link. and is one of the best alternatives to using drugs or other substances to treat mental and physical conditions. Let’s look at simple Please Login or Register to see the link. to help get you started today.

Meditation can be learned by anyone and although meditation is a Please Login or Register to see the link. long journey you can quickly get started on the right path today.

There are many Please Login or Register to see the link. but one of the easiest and most effective ones you should try today is the focused breathing exercise. Although this is usually the first technique taught to meditation beginners it is done so for a good reason, it is very simple to master.

One the best things you can do to get started is to decide to make meditation part of your Please Login or Register to see the link.. Meditation does not have to take you hours per day to yield positive effects and results. Even with limited time such as 20 minutes per day you can quickly get started on the right path.

The focused breathing technique is a wonderful method that requires very little to get started and will quickly teach you Please Login or Register to see the link. without added Please Login or Register to see the link.. First, find a quiet and comfortable place where you will not be interrupted. This is your time and make sure that you do not bring added Please Login or Register to see the link. by rushing through this process.

You can sit in an upfront position or lay down, whatever is most comfortable for you. The aim of this technique is to use the sound of your breathe to silence your conscious mind easily. As you lay or sit simply close your eyes and bring your attention to the sound of your breath. You may begin to have random thoughts pop into your mind, all you need to do is to bring your attention back to your breathing.

Make sure you keep your breathing at a nice steady pace, take nice deep breathes but do not make it uncomfortable, make it feel as completely natural to you.

As you focus on your breathing your conscious mind should begin to quiet down, this is the aim of meditation. You will know you are entering into a deeper state of meditation as your body begins to feel relaxed. You may feel a tingling sensation all over your body as well as feeling as if your body weight has become lower. This is perfectly natural, let this wonderful feeling take over your body.

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Many people frequently inquire as to whether I teach Tai Chi at my school. The simple answer is yes, but its not the martial form. What I teach is known as Wuji Tai Chi, which is also known as Primordial Tai Chi. However, before getting into details one must understand that is the forefather of Tai Chi and predates the practice by thousands of years. Tai Chi Chuan, which literally translates as “supreme ultimate fist” is a martial art that incorporates Qigong methods within the practice to achieve benefits that are not typical to regular martial arts practices. Tai Chi has a history of approximately 800-years. Its lineage traces back to Grandmaster Chang San Feng, the 13th century Taoist sage believed to be the creator of the 13-movement form for self-defense known as Tai Chi Chuan.

Recently, many modern teachers have simplified the long Tai Chi fighting forms down to more simple Please Login or Register to see the link.-relief exercises for health and balance. These simple “Tai Chi for health” forms are a bit closer to the origins of all martial Tai Chi Chuan, which itself arose from what is known as “Medical Qigong.” To keep things simple, think of Qigong as the Mother of Tai Chi Chuan. Qigong goes back at least 3000 years in recorded history, while the term “tai chi chuan” is only 800 years old in comparison. Chi gong was originally called “yang sheng” which means: “nourishing Please Login or Register to see the link.“, and most likely goes back tens of thousands of years into the history of China. All Tai Chi is ultimately just a more recent application of ancient Qigong principles specifically applied as a martial art or self-defense form.

Although Tai Chi Chuan is the most publicly available form of “Tai chi”, few people are aware that the founding Master Chang San Feng created a second short form that applied Tai Chi for spiritual growth and energy cultivation as well as physical and emotional health rather than self-defense. It also has 13 movements: 12 movements of Earth and one movement of Heaven that are done 40 times, ten times in each of the four directions representing the elements of Wood, Fire, Metal and Water. This form has been protected and has been secretly practiced by an unbroken lineage of Taoist masters for the last 800 years. This particular form of Tai Chi was never taught to outsiders until a few years ago when an 81-year old Master of this form by the name of Zhu Hui, began teaching this form to the public. In China it was kept secret because it was considered too powerful and valuable to be released to an untrained public. Master Zhu strongly believed that this form cured his liver cancer and protected him from violent abuse during China’s Cultural Revolution. He himself learned it from a 106-year old Taoist Master Li Tong, who lived on Wudang Mountain (made famous in the film: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. When he was younger, Zhu Hui was the national Tai Chi sword champion of China and as a result Master Li Tong took a liking to him and taught him this special practice.

This secret and elegantly simple Tai Chi form or Primordial Qigong combines Tai Chi, Feng Shui, Qigong, and internal alchemy, which is a powerful form of Taoist longevity meditation. It is designed to capture the “subtle energy” or chi (“qi”) flow of Heaven and Earth, and collect it into the human body. It gathers chi inward to the core of one’s being in graceful beautiful, effortless energetic spirals. In terms of energy, it is the exact opposite of martial tai chi forms, which emit chi outwardly for self-defense and/or focus on manipulating the opponent’s chi.

In any event, this is the form of Tai Chi that I teach at my school. As students progress in their Qigong skills, they are exposed to other teachings that can further their progress and expose them to the variety of cultivation practices that I offer.

Blessings of Abundant Health & Happiness,
Sifu Dan Ferrera

Sifu Dan Ferrera is the senior Qigong instructor and sole proprietor of the Michigan Institute of Qigong Healing & Wellness, LLC headquartered at the World Class Institute of Martial Arts in Livonia Michigan.

If you are looking to get Please Login or Register to see the link. training here is some information that I think you want to read. The following method is a simple yet highly functional Please Login or Register to see the link.for converting sexual or reproductive energy into a powerful vital Please Login or Register to see the link. force for the entire body. In addition to having awesome health benefits, this practice will also strengthen inner power development and will give you a more practical Please Login or Register to see the link. to use this potent sexual energy as opposed to wasting it on lustful indulgences outside of serious loving relationships. The sexual energy is a powerful creative force that may be drawn up in the body andchangeinto strength, health and vitality for the purpose of regenerating and invigorating the system instead of wasting it on activities other then making children. In other word here is a exercise to show you how to use the sexual energy to super change you energy body.

The conversion of sexual energy gives outstandingvitality to those using this method. It results in tremendous inner power, which can manifest as irresistible charm, personal magnetism and charisma in your daily Please Login or Register to see the link.. The energy once converted can be directed towards other channels or objectives. Nature has condensed one of its most powerful forms of Chi (The power to create) into reproductive energy. Placing tremendous power in a small space, as the reproductive battery and urge to procreate is strong in all animal Please Login or Register to see the link..

This exercise may be performed at any time, but is best when one feels sexual urges or impulses.

To begin, sit in a chair (breath deep with an even in and out rhythm) and build the sensation of an energy ball between your palms. Once you feel the chi between your hands, point them at your sex organs and breathe the chi into the sex center. Smile as you perform this exercise. Inhale with a sense of enjoying or savoring, mentally making the “Mmmmm” sound. Exhale with a sense of excitement, mentally saying “WOW”. As you feel the energy build, begin to pull or draw it upwards during the inhalation or in breath to your “Solar Plexus” or upper stomach. You can use your hands to pull it up towards this center (located just above the navel). With practice, you will feel the internal movement of energy moving up from the sex organs to the 3rd chakra or solar plexus.

Other energy centers can be vitalized with this method as well. For example, if you desire an increase in mental force, you can draw the sexual energy up to the forehead. If you desire improved communication ability, you would draw the energy up to the throat. Bringing the sexual energy to the heart makes one fearless and compassionate. For a short time, it may make you feel emotionally sensitive and quick to tears as your feelings of love and caring for others are dramatically enhanced.

This powerful exercise can be used to super change the chakras and create powerful chi. This technique is one of my favorite Please Login or Register to see the link. techniques because it actually turns sexual activity into a powerful Please Login or Register to see the link. force building spiritually expansive exercise. Now go practice!

Best wishes
Sifu Dan Ferrera and K. Batiste
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Are you looking to learn some easy Please Login or Register to see the link. and quickly experience the wonderful joy of meditation? You have made a fantastic decision to make meditation part of your Please Login or Register to see the link.. The benefits of meditation can quickly change your Please Login or Register to see the link. and eliminate many of todays common conditions such as Please Login or Register to see the link., Please Login or Register to see the link. and other debilitating mental health conditions. Meditation is a Please Login or Register to see the link. long journey that can change your Please Login or Register to see the link. in so many fantastic ways.

One of the easiest Please Login or Register to see the link. for beginners is the focus breathing exercise. This exercise is one of the most common techniques taught to beginners but it is one of the easiest to master and should definitely not be overlooked or ignored.

While sitting in a quiet place you must try and take your attention away from your daily Please Login or Register to see the link., concerns and worries. Try to find a spot where you will not be interrupted and away from noise and other distractions. You do not have to take a lot of time to get started so avoid making excuses that you can not find 20 minutes a day for daily practice.

In this quiet and comfortable space, sit upright or lay down, which ever is more comfortable for you. Begin to let your body and mind go and tell yourself that for the next 20 minutes nothing else matters, this is now your time to focus on learning the art of meditation and Please Login or Register to see the link. easily.

As you begin to relax, focus on the sound of your breathing, take nice deep breathes but make sure they feel as natural as possible. Keep a nice steady pace going. You will have random thoughts, ideas and concerns pop up, this is perfectly naturally as you begin to silence your conscious mind. This might feel like a struggle at first and the more you relax the more thoughts you might have roaming around your mind to distract you.

If you find these thoughts getting stronger, bring your attention back to the sound of your breathing and the sound of the air going in and out of your lungs. In time these thoughts should subside as your body begins to relax and you let go of your conscious mind.

Some of the meditation symptoms will experience are tingles, feeling warm, a change in perceived body weight as your body is completely relaxed and feelings of euphoria. If you begin to experience of these feelings you are entering into a state of meditation. Allow yourself to be immersed by this wonderful feeling and let yourself go.

Just a quick warning, meditation can become extremely addictive when you realise the full power of this wonderful practice. You should begin to feel a lot better physical and mentally in time and eliminate the need for other treatments such as dangerous drugs which is the last thing you want to be putting in your body.

Good luck on your journey and remember not to get too stressed if you are struggling to get into a deep state of meditation. Meditation takes time to master and those who practice it for years are always striving to enter into higher levels of consciousness, there is no limit to how deep you can go with enough practice.

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In addition to the mental strategies that I have discussed in earlier articles, those who make the most rapid transformations of all, also consider the spiritual component to their training. Several individuals achieve this without even realizing that these are spiritual aspects. This is accomplished by living in harmony with universal laws and principles. It is these laws that govern the very interaction of all people on Earth, as well as the stars, planets, galaxies, and the universe itself must obey. I think that is what I consider to be power!

None of these laws are new and you might even recognize them on some degree, as they are interlinked into the framework of the world and taught in numerous different ways, in many different forms, and by numerous different people in several different cultures. And so far, the bulk of the human race neglects to apply them directly and deliberately to their aims and purpose in Please Login or Register to see the link.. Sad but true.

Now, if you are courageous and conscious enough to make this journey, you will in effect become one of the five men out of a hundred that attains true Please Login or Register to see the link. in Please Login or Register to see the link..

Unfortunately, ninety-five percent of the population will not, since:

» One, they are bonded and deluded on the layer of form or the tangible dimension. In other words they are concerned merely with materiality, the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain.
» Two, they underestimate the force and influence of the human mind to shape the foundation of their reality and experience of Please Login or Register to see the link.. They do not read, learn, or cultivate the human mind to its largest potential or to even one-fourth of its potential.
» And three, they have forgotten their inherent connection with nature and the divine intelligence that allows all things to be. Further more, a lot of people deny the existence of such a force completely or through years of various social, cultural and religious dogma (aka brainwashing) fail to grasp the true nature of spirit.

Although, I’ll tell you this: those that master this truth and live in absolute harmony with the various universal laws go on to accomplish a point of transformation that is Please Login or Register to see the link. beyond the tangible transformations to Please Login or Register to see the link. or lose fat that we talk about on our website. Mastery at this point will allow you transform the lives of thousands, and millions of people… not just your own.

We are talking about people like Jesus, Buddha, Ghandi, Lao Tzu, Morihei Ueshiba, and other enlightened beings, to put it differently, only one percent or less of the population.

However, you do not have to master the universal laws in order to benefit from them. Even creating tiny, consistent alterations in your day to day habits that help bring you into alignment with these principles will carry with them awesome alterations into your Please Login or Register to see the link..

I can attest to that. I am by no means a master of living in such a Please Login or Register to see the link., but by adopting these laws, little by little, my entire Please Login or Register to see the link. has altered as a consequence and continues to do so the more I align my thoughts, words, and actions with them. That is why we are suggesting you to learn them and apply them in your Please Login or Register to see the link. as well.

As we discuss the First Pillar of Body Transformation over the next few weeks, I will present more in depth information on the following aspects of developing the proper mindset:

1. Character Values
2. Universal Laws
3. Goal Setting
4. Meditation
5. Affirmations
6. Visualizations

The first 2 matters cover more aspects of developing the proper mindset, while the other four issues are the strategies and processes you’ll be able to use to condition your mind for the realization of your goals and to create a muscular body.

It’s important to realize that these techniques and strategies exclusively will not bring you much Please Login or Register to see the link., unless that is, you mix them with inspired action. More specifically to our quest here, you cannot revolve around the first pillar solely. You must exercise the four pillars collectively in order to arrive at a rapid Please Login or Register to see the link.. It will do you little good to visualize the body you prefer to have, unless you also go to the gym, lift some weights, have the nutrition you need after the workout, eat healthy meals, as well as, get eight hours of sound, quality sleep. The four pillars work together in a synchronistic fashion, but each pillar brings with it its own personal benefits.

Hope you have a great week!

Brandon Cook

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About the Author:

Brandon Cook is creator of The Awakened Warrior Blog, and co-creator of HardgainerMuscleBuilding.com, a website specifically designed to teach the ectomorph the laws and scientific principles for building a classic, muscular and functional body.

HargainerMuscleBuilding.com features a free email class covering the basic principles of lifting weights naturally, eating a nutritious, muscle-building diet, and understanding the truth about supplements. The website is filled with free articles, videos, and the programs you need to create your ideal body.
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Are you looking for the best ways that you can start meditating today and finally let go of all the Please Login or Register to see the link. an Please Login or Register to see the link. in your Please Login or Register to see the link.? Fortunately learning how to meditate is not very hard but mastering this art is a Please Login or Register to see the link. long journey that requires you to persist and enjoy every moment.

Meditation has been practised by cultures for centuries and is becoming more popular due to all the daily Please Login or Register to see the link. and Please Login or Register to see the link. we face in modern Please Login or Register to see the link., meditation can quickly elevate problems safer then drugs and other treatment. Drugs are not the answer to fixing problems. Let’s look at Please Login or Register to see the link. to get you started on the right path today.

The best Please Login or Register to see the link. to start meditating is to set some time aside everyday that you can sit in a quiet and comfortable space. I know it can be difficult to put time aside but it doesn’t need to be a lot of time, you will quickly see that 10 minutes daily can quickly make you feel much better.

Sit upfront or lay comfortably and close your eyes, during this time try and let yourself go and start focusing on your breathing and the sound of your breath. You will probably have random thoughts pop into your head that can distract you, if they do simply brush them aside and bring your attention back to the sound of your breathing. At first you will find it difficult to push aside your thoughts and you may be overcome with the thoughts and images that pop into your head, Please Login or Register to see the link. less, they will reduce in time.

As time goes on you should begin to feel tingling sensations over your body as if your body is becoming lighter, you may even feel slightly euphoric, this is one reason why millions of people love meditation. Let this feeling spread up your legs over your torso and down your ups, up your head, let it overcome and bask in the wonderful feeling it brings.

The more you practice the easier it will become to get into a deep state of meditation, if you are struggling to enter deep enough, don’t think too much about it, it’s part of the learning curve. In time you will be able to quickly adjust and enter into extremely deep meditation and the joys that it brings.

Take your time and give yourself some credit, don’t get too hung up or stressed out if you are finding it difficult, it can quickly change and you will find yourself looking forward to your daily meditation sessions.

Dedicating time daily to practice meditation will Please Login or Register to see the link. forever. You will begin to feel more positive, relax easier and melt Please Login or Register to see the link. and Please Login or Register to see the link. a lot faster naturally than you thought was possible. Meditation has so many physical and mental benefits that will leave you feeling absolutely fantastic.

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Pranayam (also spelled Pranayama) is an ancient practice concerned with breath control. Research has shown that that practicing Pranayama can relieve symptoms of asthma.[1] It is also beneficial in treating Please Login or Register to see the link. related disorders, such as Please Login or Register to see the link. and depression.[2] There are a total of six types of Pranayam practice, all of which are detailed here.
Steps

Bhastrika Pranayam

1. Sit in comfortable position, you may sit even on a chair.
2. Breathe in through your nostrils until the lungs are full. Feel the diaphragm move down to allow the lungs to expand and forcing the abdomen out, followed by the mid section of your chest expanding and finally your collar bone rising.
3. Breath out forcefully and uniformly, again through your nostrils. Again feel the collar bone dropping, chest deflating and the diaphragm moving up as the lungs collapse allowing the abdomen to be sucked in. This process of exhaling should be much faster than the process of inhaling.
4. Repeat the process. When correctly done, your chest will expand when you breathe in and deflate when you breathe out. Continue doing this for 5 minutes.

Kapalbhati Pranayam

1. Sit erect.
2. Inhale through your nostrils a little and exhale through both nostrils forcefully.
3. Inhale again a little and follow with another forceful exhalation passively and effortlessly.
4. Continue these cycles. The frequency should be about 60 strokes/minute.
5. Continue doing this for 15 minutes. You may take a minutes rest after every five minutes.

Anulom Vilom Pranayam

1. Sit comfortably.
2. Close your eyes.
3. Close the right nostril with the right thumb.
4. Inhale slowly through the left nostril and fill your lungs with air.
5. Close your left nostril with the ring and middle fingers of the right hand and open the right nostril.
6. Exhale slowly and completely with the right nostril.
7. Again inhale through the right nostril and fill your lungs.
8. Close the right nostril by pressing it with the right thumb.
9. Open the left nostril, breathe out slowly. (This process is one round of Anulom Vilom Pranayam.)
10. Continue for 15 minutes. You may take a minute’s rest after every five minutes of exercise.

Bahya Pranayam

1. Breathe air out, touch chin to chest, squeeze stomach completely and hold for a while.
2. Release chin, breathe in slowly.
3. Repeat 3 to 5 times.

Bhramari Pranayam

1. Close ears with thumb, index finger on forehead, and rest three on base of nose touching eyes.
2. Breathe in. And now breathe out through nose while humming like a bee.
3. Do this three times.

Udgeeth Pranayam

1. Breathe in deeply, and chant OOOOOOm (long O and small m).
2. Do this 3 times.

Video

A tutorial on diaphragmatic breathing.
Tips

* Do Pranayam preferably in the morning with an empty stomach.
* If you prefer to do Pranayam in the evening, do it on an empty stomach and keep a gap of at least 5 hours between your meals and Pranayam.
* Those who cannot sit in Asanas can sit on the chair and do Pranayam.
* Never hold your breath while doing Pranayam.

Warnings

* Pregnant woman and persons having a fever should consult a doctor before doing Pranayam.
* Children above 5 years should do Bhastrika Pranayam for only 2 minutes, Kapalbhati and Anulom Vilom Pranayam each for 5 minutes.
* Even after consulting doctors, it is important to remember that Kapalbhati can be risky in those who have abdominal wounds, surgical operations, hernia, peritonitis, appendicitis, prolapse of rectum or uterus, hiatus hernia and recently delivered women.
* Some of the pranayam is not recommended for people with High Blood Pressure.

Thank You
Steve
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