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Meditation Technique to Attain Self Realization Why Meditate? Compelling Benefits and Miracles of Meditation- 7 Tips for Calming Your Mind During Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2023 from Barry ShoreAnxiety can be a difficult emotion to manage, especially when it seems like your mind is running wild with worry and fear. It can feel like you’re stuck in an endless loop of negative thoughts that just won’t quit. Fortunately, there are some simple tips and techniques you can use to calm ...
Views: 39 - 10 Reasons 10-year old's should meditate - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2023 from Xadia CashifMeditation is a powerful practice that has been used for thousands of years to promote peace, well-being, and spiritual growth. Today, meditation is gaining popularity in schools and homes as a tool to help children manage stress, anxiety, and emotional difficulties. Here are ten benefits of ...
Views: 51(1 vote) - How the Idea of Manifesting is Ruining Your Chances of Success - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2023 from Sahib BerwalManifesting. It's one of those words that people are using a lot thanks to the slew of new books, infomercials, and movies that proclaim that nothing is earned and nothing is worked for, rather things "manifest" in one's life - as long as they "ask" or "think" the right things. Want a car? ...
Views: 50 - Methods for Quieting the Activity of the Mechanical Mind - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2023 from santosh krinskyThe mind seems always to be busy, and we seem to have a constant inner commentary about sensations, perceptions, memories, anticipated activities, hopes and dreams, and worries about situations we need to address. Then there are the drives and cravings such as hunger, thirst, or sensations of ...
Views: 51 - UNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINES - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2023 from sara patilUNIVERSAL TESTING MACHINES Analogue Universal Testing Machines Computerised Universal Testing Machines Analogue Cum Computerised Universal Testing Machines Servo Computerised Universal Testing Machines Computerised & Analogue Versions 2000KN Capacity Universal Testing Machines Servo ...
Views: 48 - Yogic Concentration - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2023 from santosh krinskyThe power of concentration is well-known. It is a power that we utilize daily to accomplish the various tasks set before us, or to achieve some goal that we have set for ourselves. In yoga, also, the power of concentration is required. The focus and intention behind the concentration is the ...
Views: 57 - Distinguishing Concentration and Meditation from One Another - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2023 from santosh krinskyIf we observe the mental status that takes place at times when we focus on achieving some objective or other, taking a test, working on a project, running a race, playing music, or creating some work of art, for example, we see that the attention is focused intensely on the task at hand, and ...
Views: 66 - Dynamic Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2023 from santosh krinskyIn the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna poses the question to Sri Krishna as to how one can know the spiritual man, how does he walk, how does he speak, how does he act… Spiritual practitioners pose similar types of questions about meditation, as to what is the right form of meditation, how does one site, ...
Views: 65 - The Difference Between Static and Dynamic Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2023 from santosh krinskyWhen an individual sits for meditation, does he come out of the meditation changed in some way? … or is meditation something like a state of ‘statis’ where time goes by, but nothing happens? Is the individual taking a ‘time out’ from life but not moving the purpose and focus of the life forward? ...
Views: 60 - Determining the Appropriate Posture for Beginning with Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2023 from santosh krinskyFor someone beginning with meditation, every aspect of the process raises a question. One of these questions relates to the body. The eventual goal is to attain a state whereby meditation can occur regardless of what the body is doing or how it is positioned. However, this is not usually the way ...
Views: 62 - Beginning the Process of Bringing Meditation into One’s Life - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2023 from santosh krinskyIf we shift to the standpoint of the observer of the mind, we will notice that as conditions vary, the ‘mind-stuff’ (citta) takes on different characteristics based on our state of reactivity and interaction with perceptions, feelings, events or external circumstances. We may consider an image ...
Views: 63 - Stages and Forms of Meditation and Contemplation (Dhyana) - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2023 from santosh krinskyThere is considerable confusion about what exactly meditation is. This is compounded by the fact that there are numerous different techniques that are taught as meditation, ranging from practices that are called ‘mindfulness’ to those that include detailed visualisations Sri Aurobindo provides ...
Views: 53 - Concentration Is Not the Same As Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2023 from santosh krinskyThere is considerable confusion about meditation and concentration. They are, however, not quite the same. Achieving a meditative state inwardly can aid in the development of concentration. Certain forms of meditation utilize techniques that lead to concentration. Yet meditation can be calm, ...
Views: 73 - Boosting Productivity with Mindfulness - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2022 from Leon EdwardWhen it comes to productivity there is generally a concession between high quality and also quantity. Many individuals think that productivity is just a numbers game, it is just concerning getting the job done as swiftly as possible. To them, the more things individuals get done despite their ...
Views: 92 - Various Forms of Meditation and Their Potential Benefits - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2022 from santosh krinskyMost people are confused about what meditation is. One of the causes of this confusion is the variety of forms of meditation that are recommended and practiced by various traditions. Some forms of meditation require strenuous efforts and considerable time to bear fruit. The Mother provides ...
Views: 89 - Recovery is Possible: Treatment for Opioid Addiction : Rehab Center For Addiction In Pune - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2022 from Calida RehabOpioid addiction is a chronic medical illness that affects millions of Indians every year. Anyone, regardless of age and race, can develop opioid use disorder (OUD). Like other addictions, the treatment for opioids is possible. Given the right help and proper treatment, it is possible to help ...
Views: 229 - ‘God’, Save the human! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2022 from Deepak DixitThe most comfortable position in our life is the mother’s womb where we play & enjoy the most and everything needed is taken care automatically. But alas, we have to leave this place one day, and then we start creating web/layers of our personality by problem-solving process through our mind to ...
Views: 227 - Get Amazing Benefits From Tibetan Singing Bowls Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2021 from Statue StudioIn today’s era, the speed of growth and development has increased widely in almost every arena. At the same time, this growth has put a negative impact on the mental and physical health of people. In the haste of getting ahead and winning the race people are working vigorously neglecting ...
Views: 226 - Are online crystal ball readings a good idea? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2021 from Pearls of WisdomAre online crystal ball readings a good idea? It often depends on how seriously a person takes their life. Some can be very laid back and leave it to luck to sort out their aspirations and problems - of course, those are usually the ones whose life never improves and gets worse or stays bad and ...
Views: 227(1 vote) - What a Binaural Beats Frequency Entrainment CD is Good For and Why They Really Do Work in Relaxation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2021 from Leon EdwardBinaural Beats CD - Are They Effective? Binaural beats or tones, happen to be part of an interesting technology today that includes trying to affect the mind by listening to various frequencies of sound waves. However, you may wonder if a binaural beats entrainment CD can really work as ...
Views: 271 - Why Goa is the Best Place to Do Teacher Training in Yoga? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2021 from rishiguna yogashalaWhat comes to your mind first when you think of a place like Goa? Wild party nights, free boozes, outrageous parties by the beaches, and loud concerts. Visitors go gaga over Goa parties and wild nights. And this is how Goa came to be known as the party hub. Goa got synonymous with wild party ...
Views: 254 - Surprising Scientific Findings on Meditation - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2021 from Scott & Stephen PetulloOne of the best ways to get centered is through meditation. The feel-good state of meditation directly combats stress and anxiety, and helps to improve your overall outlook on life. Besides the many scientifically documented benefits (some of which we document below), meditation helps you ...
Views: 264 - Most beautiful wellness Retreats around the world for 2021- 2022 - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2021 from rishiguna yogashalaHave you ever thought of taking some time off from work and travel to beautiful destinations in an attempt to relax and relive? Do you wish to take yourself on a trip surrounding a deeper meaning concerning the wellness of your health and mind? That is what a yoga retreat provides you with. No ...
Views: 250 - Affirmations: Definition, Importance, and Helpful Tips to Positivity and Manifestation - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2021 from Noah St JohnMost of us think that affirmations have a definition, meaning everything would come true if we claim it would come true, period. However, that's not how it works. Well, yes, affirmations really have that definition, but it's more than that. Think of it this way: most of us have anxious ...
Views: 280 - 25 Positive Affirmations That Works Wonders in Your Daily Life - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2021 from Noah St JohnPositive affirmations can make us feel several things, most of which are good ones. In this world full of negativity, suffering, and hardships, it can be particularly hard for people to believe in the power of positivity. Some people see positivity as toxic because we still have to remember that ...
Views: 249 - Common Misconception and Myths About Yoga Teacher Training in Goa - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2021 from rishiguna yogashalaOne must know that the word Yoga means to join, unite, or link, and this unison can be interpreted differently; the unison of mind, body, and Spirituality lying within oneself or the unison with much a bigger power or spiritual force. Yoga is actually a holistic approach towards a happy and ...
Views: 247 - 3 Golden steps for Meditation beginners - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2021 from Sri TulasiStep 1 — Maha Rudra Kriya and effortlessness meditations both are very simple and easy to follow methods to relax your mind. Anyone can listen to these and you can share them with your family & friends safely. I still use these audios often to relax my mind. Step 2 — Go deeper guided ...
Views: 282(1 vote) - What can you expect in Yoga Retreat or Teacher Training in Goa? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from rishiguna yogashalaThe transformational Yogic journey encompasses multitudes of philosophical ideas and theoretical implications that ultimately lead you towards wisdom and awareness. The extensive dimensions of Yoga allow you to discover the best in you by inculcating the notions of spiritual knowledge and ...
Views: 236 - What can you expect in Yoga Retreat or Teacher Training in Goa? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2021 from rishiguna yogashalaThe transformational Yogic journey encompasses multitudes of philosophical ideas and theoretical implications that ultimately lead you towards wisdom and awareness. The extensive dimensions of Yoga allow you to discover the best in you by inculcating the notions of spiritual knowledge and ...
Views: 236 - Helpful Tips About the Practice of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe 3 gunas of Nature, Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas are active in all things, even in the approach we take to the practice of meditation. Understanding these modes and the specific types of energy they each represent can aid us in tuning the meditation practice for ultimate positive results. Tamas ...
Views: 279 - Distinguishing the Location of the Conscious Awareness from the Object of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2021 from santosh krinskyIt is a somewhat frequent occurrence that the instruction to meditate on the space behind the heart, or between the eyebrows is taken to be the meditation itself. There is a difference between where one “seats” one’s consciousness during meditation and the object of the meditation. Sri Aurobindo ...
Views: 268 - Practical Tips Regarding Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe first point that should be considered is why one wants to meditate and what the expected result should be. This is important because it helps set the internal expectation and helps thereby in understanding the different aspects, both internal and external, that can influence the result. ...
Views: 253 - Samadhi, the Yogic Trance, and the Waking Realisation - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe yogic trance, samadhi, is considered a goal for the spiritual seeker, providing access to the realisation of spiritual Oneness. In the integral yoga, however, dropping of the outer life and activity and entering into a trance state is not the end goal. The consciousness that is experienced ...
Views: 243 - Samadhi and the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2021 from santosh krinskyTraditional paths of yoga, and in particular the yoga practice organised and codified by Patanjali, hold Samadhi as an ultimate state of consciousness that puts the seeker into a state of superconscious reality that effectively links him to the Divine reality and purpose of existence. Swami ...
Views: 256 - Concentration in the Mental Centre to Achieve the Realisation of the Divine Presence in the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2021 from santosh krinskyTraditional yogic disciplines advise the seeker to concentrate between the eyebrows, chanting OM and focusing on the Divine Will. Sri Aurobindo notes this practice, and develops it to provide access to the higher ranges of consciousness above the mental level. The Isha Upanishad notes that there ...
Views: 281 - Concentration in the Heart Centre to Achieve the Realisation of the Divine Presence in the Integral Yoga - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2021 from santosh krinskySri Aurobindo describes two main areas of concentration within the being, the heart centre and the head. For most people, the concentration in the heart centre turns out to be the safest and easiest to achieve realisation. Yoga, to be effective, must move beyond either a purely mental exercise ...
Views: 256 - The Process of Concentration in Yoga, Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2021 from santosh krinskyConcentration of various sorts is a part of yogic development generally. In most cases, particular paths recommend very specific forms of concentration, whether it be visualisation, recitation of mantras, or specific devotional exercises. The integral yoga also utilizes concentration, but does ...
Views: 296 - The Process of Concentration in Yoga, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2021 from santosh krinskyIt is likely that most people have experienced a state of concentration at some point in their lives, whether it is focusing on a specific project they are involved with, preparing for an examination, or playing some game of sport that involves focus on a consistent basis. Many people report ...
Views: 270 - Distinguishing Concentration and Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2021 from santosh krinskyThe great epic of India, the Mahabharata, provides various illustrations of concentration in the recounting of the actions of Arjuna, who was the pre-eminent archer of the time and whose actions led to victory. The first example was provided during his youth as he, and his siblings and cousins ...
Views: 278 - Achieving Silence in the Mind - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2021 from santosh krinskyWhichever method one chooses to begin the practice, eventually the seeker finds that mental control is not going to achieve the result on its own. There comes a time when the recognition comes that active intervention cannot achieve what an opening or receptivity to the higher Force can provide. ...
Views: 268 - The Road to Silence of the Mind - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2021 from santosh krinskyIt is essentially a universal experience that when we sit for meditation, we see clearly the constant running of thoughts, perceptions, feelings, emotions, desires etc. that occupies the mind all the time, but to which we pay little attention when going about the activities of daily life. There ...
Views: 244 - External and Internal Conditions for the Practice of Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2021 from santosh krinskySwami Vivekananda, in his lectures on Raja Yoga, describes what we may call the “mind stuff”, citta, which tends to be always disturbed as impressions, perceptions, thoughts, feelings, emotions create ripples, as a breeze will create ripples on the surface of a lake. He goes on to describe the ...
Views: 265 - How to Choose the Object or Idea for Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2021 from santosh krinskyIn the Taittiriya Upanishad, Bhrigu approached his father, Varuna and asked to be taught about the Eternal. Varuna replied ‘Seek thou to know that from which these creatures are born, whereby being born they live and to which they go hence and enter again; for that is the Eternal.’ As Bhrigu ...
Views: 242 - What is Meant by the Term ‘Meditation’? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2021 from santosh krinskyWe are asked to meditate and for most, the question arises, what is meditation? How do i do it and what is supposed to happen when I meditate. Those with an active or highly devotional nature may find it difficult to sit for formal meditation, but for those who have a developed mental process, ...
Views: 300 - Michelle Drolet: A Trusted Professional of Security - by Submitted on May 22, 2021 from insights successThese are unprecedented times, as companies are scrambling for business continuity, and millions of workers around the world are forced to adapt to a workplace culture dubbed as the world’s largest work-from-home experiment. But there is a steep price to be paid for this change – weakened ...
Views: 213 - Top Benefits of Meditation - by Submitted on May 09, 2021 from Sri Tulasi“Benefits of Meditation” Anapanasati Meditation alone gives spiritual health to a person. Spiritual Health is the root and physical health is the fruit. Meditation is the greatest gift given by our own efforts to our own lives. We can give so much to ourselves. In Meditation: Diseases get ...
Views: 290(1 vote) - Health Benefits of Sun Meditation or Surya Yoga - by Submitted on May 07, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman Kollamworshipped during ancient times is because the sun provides us with many kinds of benefits. Moreover, humans know that the sun is the only source of energy, light as well as warmth needed for life to survive on earth. Hence worshipping sun became a practice that was common all round the world. ...
Views: 271 - Astral Travel - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2021 from Bert LuchjenbroersConscious Astral Travel Firstly conscious astral travel or astral projection is an intentional out of body experience (OBE). Via an aspect of soul that is termed the “ astral body “. Which is soul, mental body and emotional body without the physical body. Which can separate from the physical ...
Views: 318 - Everyday Yoga To Bring Stability In Mind And Body - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2021 from addision smithEveryday Yoga To Bring Stability In Mind And Body Yoga is the science that uses the body's abilities to enhance its powers & function. It will give you a mental lift right away. It aids in the reduction of tension, which improves brain function. Breathing from the nose also stimulates the ...
Views: 345 - NAP & Stress - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2021 from Dr.Purushothaman KollamIt is a clear fact that each and every body is affected by the various effects of Stress & Strain due to many reasons. At one end, we will try to avoid the Stressful Situations, but at the other end it is coming to our life in a big way unknowingly and unexpectedly. Everybody is in ...
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