What is meditation
Meditation is one of the most important and best things a person can do.
It is considered a cure for the soul. It helps nourish it and protects you from diseases and psychological problems.
It is a set of mental training techniques. You can use meditation to improve mental health and abilities, and it can also help improve physical health. Some of these techniques are very simple, so you can learn them from a book or an article; others need the guidance of a qualified meditation teacher.
It’s important to find a meditation practice according to your needs.
There are different types of meditation practice:
visualization meditation
spiritual meditation
focused meditation
movement meditation
mindfulness meditation
progressive relaxation
What are the goals of meditation?
We should do meditation is to achieve inner peace, awareness, and spiritual growth, by focusing on the breathing process, the way the body responds to it, and the surrounding environment.
Most meditation techniques include the following components:
sit or lie down in a relaxed position.
Breathe regularly. You breathe deeply to get enough oxygen. When you exhale, you will relax your muscles and allow your lungs to be fully emptied, but not strained.
Don't think about daily problems and things.
focus your thoughts on some sounds, some words you repeat, some images, some abstract concepts, or some feelings.
All your attention should be focused on the objects you choose to focus on.
If a strange thought crawls in, you stop the strange thought and return to the object of meditation.
Before starting meditation you should know first which type of practice is right for you.
Not all meditation styles are right for everyone. These practices require different skills and mindsets.