Video captured by the Yoga Teacher Krutika Patel
INTRODUCTION:-
According to the Astanga yoga of Patanjali, ‘DHYANA‘ is the seventh rung of the yogangas. Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayam and Pratyahar all these five Angas are considered to be Bahya, external Angas, whereas dharana, dhyana and Samadhi are antarik, inner Angas.
DHYANA, the meditation is equal to a gateway of the inner world. Basically, all meditation techniques are related to the mind. They involve controlling the mind of finally transcend the mind. This state of transcendence is referred to in Hatha Yoga as unmani or manonmani awastha.
PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES OF MEDITATION:-
- Concentration Meditation
The mind needs something to get attached to. Concentration meditation entails focusing the mind on a single point, such as the breath, or a mantra, a candle flame, rotation of beads in japa. - Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation practice entails a free flow of thoughts as and when they come. Through this practice, the practitioner slowly realizes that the thoughts by themselves have no power. Through mindfulness meditation, you realize that thoughts tend to flow in preconditioned patterns. Continuous practice helps in the development of a state of internal harmony and balance.
SIMPLE MEDITATION TECHNIQUES FOR BEGINNERS:-
- Make a firm resolve that ‘I will meditate daily. start off with a daily target of two minutes of sitting still & then slowly increase the time.
- Try to meditate at a fixed time and a fixed place.
- The place for meditation must be kept clean and away from the noise.
- Try not to skip any single day of practice. It’s only two minutes-you owe it to yourself.
- Sit comfortably on a chair or on your couch, keeping the back erect. Wear comfortable clothing.
- keep the head, neck, and back in one straight line.
- If u feel drowsy, then take a deep breath and forcefully exhale – repeat this a couple of times.
- Gradually increase the time spent in practice. You will enjoy their moments.
BENEFITS OF MEDITATION:-
Meditation stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system which results in relaxation of the body and mind.
Physical Benefits:-
- Better blood circulation
- Normalized heart rate
- Slower respiration
- Less anxiety
- Delay in the onset of mental ailments such as depression, Alzheimer’s disease
