Yogi Cameron Download – ‘How To Calm Your Mind’

Meditation is a mind-body practice that we can use to divert our attention away from the cacophony of the outside world and the noise of the mind, and focus inward where there is peace.

The benefits are obvious to those that engage in this practice. One might experience anything from immediate relaxation to a complete understanding of the mind-body-spirit triad. With time, regular meditation will bring us peace for the self and those around us.

Meditation has been practiced across various cultures for millennia. There are many different types, and what may work for one may not work for the next. Most forms have originated in the spiritual traditions of their ancients. 

Here are some of the most well-recognized types:

Zazen

Zazen is a form of meditation derived from 2,500 years of Zen Buddhist meditation. While a study of the self, it is often practiced in meditation halls with a group.

With Zazen, one might gain insights into the nature of existence, though it is hard to describe in one short paragraph.

Basically it is a seated posture where focus is on the breath and the moment.

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Kinhin is also a Zen Buddhist meditation that is a walking practice observed between sessions of Zazen.

One hand is clasped over the other fist, and movement can be either slow (as with each breath) or brisk (as a jog).

This is great if you need more exercise in your life, it’s easy to combine movement with meditation!

Transcendental meditation

is a Hindu technique employing the use of mantra.

Generally, meditation is guided by voice or sound in two sessions of 15 to 20 minutes each day.

Practitioners purport that stress can be reduced, and relaxation and self-development can be achieved.

Chanting

while meditating can work very similarly to mantras, although the chants are often simply one word or sound repetitively.

Guided meditation

In, many people follow one teacher on a tour of the inner realms.

It is achieved through spoken word and response with the intent of creating mental imagery that invokes a sensory response and is typically associated with relaxation, such as sunbathing at a beach.

Qi gong

has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. It s a system of holistic movement, breath and meditation, and its users claim an increase in health, spirituality, and martial arts practice.

Tai Chi

 is a Chinese martial art. In addition to defensive training, it is accompanied by myriad health benefits.

Although it has roots in martial arts, it is practiced for a number of reasons, including increased longevity.

The practice of Tai Chi is essentially the assumption of postures in a slow and graceful motion while deep breathing. 

Yoga

Yoga employs controlled breathing exercises and body postures in order to create a more flexible body and calm mind.

If you are a beginner and interested in any of these practices, it is essential that you consult a licensed practitioner. With time, you will be able to develop a more personal routine without aid.

While the results may seem magical, it is simply human potential being realized. There’s nothing magical about it, just a blessing to our bodies that we can use.

With meditation, we can reacquaint ourselves with our ‘real you’ that we have always been, but perhaps lose now and then in the responsibility-laden world.