More and more people are reaping the benefits of meditation. Science has shown that meditation can actually reduce stress, ease depression, lower anxiety and reduce heart disease. Meditation is one of those activities that anyone of any age or ability level can enjoy. Two especially easy meditation techniques to learn are grounding meditation and walking meditation.
Grounding meditation brings you back into the here and now if you are feeling out-of-sorts, unable to concentrate and easily distracted. Unlike other meditation techniques, grounding meditation will boost your energy and able to concentrate easily.
Visualization and your imagination are the only two things you will need in order to do a grounding meditation. First, find a comfortable place to sit or lie down. Next think about a golden chain that runs through your body up to the ends of the universe and down to the center of the Earth.
Now picture the chain coming from the top of your head, follow it as it goes up higher and higher into the sky, through the clouds and breaks through the atmosphere. It keeps moving until it reaches a bright light at the very ends of the universe. The chain is drawn to the light and melds with it.
Now follow the chain from your body through the crust of the Earth, through the magma, through the mantle and finally arriving at the inner core of Earth. You see that the inner core is a pure radiant orange light. You understand that this is the Earth’s energy source. The chain binds itself to the light and as it does so, you feel yourself drawn towards Earth and grounded firmly.
Now notice how firm Earth is below your feet, centering you with its Energy. When you come out of your meditation you see that you are energized and ready to meet your tasks with good concentration and quickness of thought.
Walking meditation is one of the simplest active forms of meditation that has the benefit of meditation and the benefit of getting exercise at the same time. It is a fantastic meditation technique to have in your bag of stress-busters and can be done any time – even if you only have five minutes to spare. When you do a walking meditation, go alone. Do not try to combine walking your dog and walking meditation.
When you are ready, begin walking. No need to rush, just walk along at a pace you find comfortable. Notice how it feels when your feet meet the ground. Feel the breeze on your skin. Notice the smell of the air and any feelings in your body.
Some people find it helpful to listen to calm music during their walking meditation. Others prefer focusing on saying a mantra, phrase or prayer in their head. Or, just focus on body sensations. Once you are finished walking you should be feeling rest and ready to go.
Anyone can do meditation. It is not just for religious or new-age types. With so many different meditation techniques out there, anyone can find one that is appealing. Any repetitive activity can be used for meditation and made to fit into even the busiest of schedules.
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