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Exercises for Better Focus and Concentration | Personal development for a perfect life. 10 Yoga Poses to Fight Depression and Anxiety. The mind, body and spirit are all connected and when a person suffers from mild depression or anxiety, the body is out of balance. Yoga is a series of stretches that helps bring balance to the body; not just focusing on the body’s health, but also on the mind and spirit. Always consult a physician or counsellor if you are having ongoing feelings of depression or anxiety and before trying any new exercise program. 1. Begin with the Lotus position, sitting crossed legged with hands resting on the knees, palms up. The most important thing is to remember to breathe. 2. 3. 4. 5. & 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Slowly wake up the body, wiggling the toes and fingers. Focusing on breathing and practicing yoga poses can calm momentary anxiety and depression by giving the mind a peaceful focus and re-energizing the body.

Meditation. Binaural Beats Main Page. Remote Viewing Main Page. Astral Projection Main Page. Hypnagogia Main Page. Sometimes the word hypnagogia is used in a restricted sense to refer to the onset of sleep, and contrasted with hypnopompia, Fredierick Myers’ term for waking up. However, hypnagogia is also regularly employed in a more general sense that covers both falling asleep and waking up.

Other terms for hypnagogia, in one or both senses, that have been proposed include presomnal or anthypnic sensations, visions of half-sleep, oneirogogic images and phantasmata, the borderland of sleep, ‘half-dream state, pre-dream condition, sleep onset dreams, and wakefulness-sleep transition’ state (WST). Transition to and from sleep may be attended by a wide variety of sensory experiences. These can occur in any modality, individually or combined, and range from the vague and barely perceptible to vivid hallucinations.

Hypnagogic imagery is often auditory or has an auditory component. Special Topics Hallucinating with Hypnagogic Imagery Psychobiology of Altered States of Consciousness. Hallucinating with Hypnagogic Imagery. Meditation Main Page. Meditation Music That Makes You Blissful. Dear Friend, Imagine what it would be like if you could listen to meditation music that instantly melted away your stress and gently moved you into deep states of meditation and bliss. Imagine owning a unique CD that not only could deliver to you incredible states of peace but would also act as an enlightened "tool" that leads you to spiritual awakening, awakening the kundalini & even enlightenment.

My name is Kip Mazuy known as the "Leader in Meditation Music Sound Technology. " Thousands of people all over the world already enjoy incredible states of meditation while listening to my Shaktipat CDs like Ocean Euphoric and The Calling. Over 10,000 people read my online meditation teachings every week. I'd like to be honest with you about something. It is the reason why most people remain stuck in the merry go round of suffering and also struggle to attain even a superficial experience of peace in meditation. I was 15 when I started meditating. You could experience Skeptical? All for only $97. PERFECT MODELA PART 5A - BREATHING EXERCISES.

Breathing Exercises 1 & 2 Exercise 1: Breathing Meditation Begin by breathing deeply and fully, taking several deep breaths, connecting the inhale to the exhale. On every out-breath, feel your body relax, allowing tension to leave you. As you breathe, become aware of the areas of your body where you feel tense and breathe into those parts, imagining that the in-breath is loosening the tension and the out-breath is carrying away stress and tension, creating space inside you to relax more and more with each cycle of your breathing.

Be aware of your body, of sensations and feelings, of the mood you are in as you breathe, relax, and let go. Notice your thoughts as they come and go. Exercise 2: The Rainbow Cocoon This exercise helps you create harmony between the various levels of your being. Visualize the color filling the cocoon. To go back to the list of all the files, please click on this line. A No-Nonsense Guide to Meditation: No Gurus and No B.S. | Clay Collins Blog. Answers by Rudy Rauben (see here for more info); edited by Clay Collins. [ Editor's Note: There's some controversy in the comments about the "No Gurus and No B.S. " statement. For more information about our position, see this comment , and this comment below]. About This Guide Rudy is a good friend of mine who’s been actively meditating for over 20 years.

Index of questions addressed in this guide: 1. The simplest answer would be to gain clarity, peace of mind, health and personal development, but I’m not sure these answers necessarily explain a whole lot in and of themselves. We begin meditating by learning to "still" our minds, so our thoughts don’t just run amok. The process of calming the mind and allowing our thoughts to settle out is commonly referred to as "centering.

" 2. "The mind like water" is the still, centered mind. 3. More regularity with shorter sessions is better than less regularity with longer sessions. 4. Begin by focusing as much attention on your breathing as possible. 10-Minute Yoga ‘Supersets’: Better than Another Hour of Yoga. This year, after 15 years of yoga practice and transforming my body, I found myself hitting a plateau. Though my practice regularly involves power moves like jumping forward into Crow Pose and holding Warrior Pose for a long time, my muscle tone seemed to be stuck on autopilot: never decreasing, but never really going to that next level, either. My body, it seems, has become accustomed to the level of my practice. Whether it’s in weight loss or athletic training goals, hitting a plateau is normal.

It’s the balancing point that happens any time the body gets used to what you’re asking of it, especially if you don’t ask any more. If you’re not getting out of bed some mornings a little sore and able to pinpoint the muscles you’ve worked the day before, then you might benefit from a shake-up, too. To move past the plateau, I could have just started practicing more. I know what some of you are thinking: “This chick owns a yoga studio and practices a ton … I don’t have that much time.” Morning Yoga for Flexibility. Breathing: Three Exercises. "Practicing regular, mindful breathing can be calming and energizing and can even help with stress-related health problems ranging from panic attacks to digestive disorders. " Andrew Weil, M.D. Since breathing is something we can control and regulate, it is a useful tool for achieving a relaxed and clear state of mind.

I recommend three breathing exercises to help relax and reduce stress: The Stimulating Breath, The 4-7-8 Breathing Exercise (also called the Relaxing Breath), and Breath Counting. Try each of these breathing teachniques and see how they affect your stress and anxiety levels. Exercise 1: The Stimulating Breath (also called the Bellows Breath) The Stimulating Breath is adapted from yogic breathing techniques. Inhale and exhale rapidly through your nose, keeping your mouth closed but relaxed. If done properly, you may feel invigorated, comparable to the heightened awareness you feel after a good workout. Watch a video of Dr. Exercise 2: The 4-7-8 (or Relaxing Breath) Exercise. Concentration Exercise — Concentration is the secret key to a whole world of possibilities, enabling you to keep out distractions and focus on attaining your life goals.

In addition it is an absolute prerequisite if you want to learn the art of meditation, as it helps ‘clear the road’ of any mental obstacles. However if anything the average concentration span is decreasing as life gets busier and busier and the world becomes filled with more things to distract and scatter our attention. Here is one very easy-to-learn concentration exercise which was taught to me by my meditation teacher Sri Chinmoy. It can reap tremendous rewards in terms of clarity, productivity and efficiency in your life, and it can be done with just a few minutes practise every day.

People commonly view concentration as purely a mental exercise; but here we are also going use our heart centre, that space in our chest we point to when we say ‘me’ – helping to take some of the burden away from our tension filled minds. Requirements: Related: Six Steps to Meditation. This meditation lasts 15 to 20 minutes. It is a meditation of SIX steps. Each step will take roughly two and half to about three minutes. I will first explain to you all the steps and then you can start. The FIRST is the step of rhythmic breathing.

Breathe in slowly, easily, evenly, and deeply and then breathe out slowly, easily, evenly, and deeply. Within three minutes you should be able to breathe in and out about ten times. The SECOND is the step of detached observation. Then we come to the THIRD step. Then we come to the FOURTH step. The FIFTH is meditation on your immortality. And now we come to the FINAL, the last, the SIXTH step. And now if you are ready, we shall begin with the meditation. The FIRST step, the step of rhythmic breathing.

Now we come to the SECOND step; it is the step of detached observation. We move to the THIRD step. And now we come to the FIFTH step. By GOD’S grace, our period of silence is over. Meditation - Its not what you think. It seems everyone is interested in meditation...talking about the wonderful benefits, recommending classes and discussing the different ways to "do it". But, for a beginner, just what is "it"? And how do you do "it"? Our busy, hectic, lifestyles may seem to prohibit this peaceful practice, or provide a convenient "excuse" not to begin, or continue, to meditate...but, the happy news is, you CAN successfully benefit even if you practice for short periods.

With the simple technique described below, you will begin and incredible journey. There are 100's of styles, traditions and forms of meditation, but this simple practice has always been highly recommended. It is said, "Here is where the beginner begins and the Master ends". Sit comfortably, preferably upright and alert. To sit on a mat, cushion or pillow, sit cross-legged, half or full lotus, depending on your ability. Traditionally, the best times to practice are upon arising and in the evening or before bedtime.

Meditation May Protect Your Brain. For thousands of years, Buddhist meditators have claimed that the simple act of sitting down and following their breath while letting go of intrusive thoughts can free one from the entanglements of neurotic suffering. Now, scientists are using cutting-edge scanning technology to watch the meditating mind at work. They are finding that regular meditation has a measurable effect on a variety of brain structures related to attention — an example of what is known as neuroplasticity, where the brain physically changes in response to an intentional exercise. A team of Emory University scientists reported in early September that experienced Zen meditators were much better than control subjects at dropping extraneous thoughts and returning to the breath.

The same researchers reported last year that longtime meditators don’t lose gray matter in their brains with age the way most people do, suggesting that meditation may have a neuro-protective effect. Where does all this lead? Transcendental Meditation. Transcendental Meditation (TM) refers to a specific form of mantra meditation called the Transcendental Meditation technique,[1] and can also refer to the organizations within the Transcendental Meditation movement and to the movement itself.[1][2] The TM technique and TM movement were introduced in India in the mid-1950s by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (1918–2008).

The Maharishi taught thousands of people during a series of world tours from 1958 to 1965, expressing his teachings in spiritual and religious terms.[3][4] TM became more popular in the 1960s and 1970s, as the Maharishi shifted to a more technical presentation and his meditation technique was practiced by celebrities. At this time, he began training TM teachers and created specialized organizations to present TM to specific segments of the population such as business people and students. History[edit] Among the first organizations to promote TM were the Spiritual Regeneration Movement and the International Meditation Society. The Five Tibetan Rites - Excercises for Healing.

By Mary Kurus Copyright Mary Kurus 2001, All Rights Reserved Background In 1985 a book called The Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth written by Peter Kelder was published which for the first time fully described an exercise program for "youthing". This is an exercise program used by Tibetan monks to live long, vibrant and healthy lives. In fact, this book states that many have lived longer than most can imagine by following the program often called the "Five Tibetan Rites". The benefits are described in this book and a subsequent book 2 with an expanded description of the program by the publisher called the Ancient Secret of the Fountain of Youth - Book 2, a companion to the original book by Peter Kelder. Many thanks to the publisher Doubleday for such a special an expanded explanation of the Five Rites. Potential Benefits of the Five Rites How the Five Rites Work Chakras Chakra is an Indian Sanskrit word that translates to mean "Wheel of Spinning Energy".

The Five Rites Exercise Program. Men's Health - Yoga. A Yoga Move That Boosts Your Energy. If you need an energy infusion, try the Camel Pose. It opens your chest so your lungs are able to take in more oxygen. Plus, the act of bending backward is believed to stimulate your adrenal glands, revving you up. Do this move a few times a week—or whenever you need a little lift.

How-to: Kneel on your shins so your calves are hip-width apart and parallel to each other. Place your hands on your lower back so that your palms rest on the tops of your buttocks, your fingers are pointing up, and your elbows are hugging in. Draw your belly in and tailbone down to stabilize your lower back. Lift your chest directly up and away from the floor, tilting your head back. If you feel comfortable, reach back and take hold of one heel with each hand (as shown), pressing down to create further lift in your chest.