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Do you over breath?

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Most people will "over breath" and inhale more than they exhale. Especially during times of stress, if you are not getting the proper oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, it will make you feel out of breath and then you will try to inhale more (ie:hyperventilating). Did you know? For deeper relaxation it is actually MORE important to exhale, fully exhaling increases lung capacity giving you a deeper breath

Dana Santas, yoga expert, shares her secret to relaxation....try this exercise!

MEDITATION MANTRAS

A great way to begin your meditative practice for peace and mindfulness is to increase your focus on a meaningful meditative state by practicing mantras. I love mantra's because they help to give me focus on my intention as well as the sound that it transmits into my mind.body.soul. Mantras can elevate your practice with ‘higher energetic vibrations’ and help you achieve a whole new level of enlightenment. I literally feel like I am floating after practicing a mantra while in deep meditation. Here is a list of the Top 10 best meditation mantras I found, with some meaning for which each one that it represents, for you to incorporate into your daily practice! Namaste :)

1. Om:

‘Om’ is the most common as well as sacred mantra that you can practice in the morning for expressing the ‘original vibration of manifestation’. This word is taken from Sanskrit language. It generates an extremely comforting sound when the vibration is allowed to loiter in the throat. In order to enter the deep meditative state, you have to focus on that ultimate silence which produces and absorbs the sound. It comforts and relaxes the soul irrespective of your spiritual inclinations.

2. Love:

‘Love’ is the second most popular mantra in this list. It is a very powerful way to create a lovable ambiance around you. When you utter the word ‘love’, you feel great and it reflects on your physical appearance. During meditation, you need to focus on this physical feeling that comes from repeating the word aloud. It simply eliminates all your anger and depression and fills your heart with love.

Deepak's Guided Meditation on Love is very powerful, "I invite you to make the choice to live in love", take 15m for yourself to embrace this divine meditation in peace and openness to spread your love to the world.

 

3. I Am:

Identifying self-existence and the Law of Attraction, Recognizing self-power and acknowledging self-divinity are some important aspects of meditation. This mantra is absolutely perfect for chanting at the start of a day and honoring yourself for who you are and what you want to attract and become. When you add positive affirmations with ‘I am’, you eventually strengthen your inner-self and step towards success.

This Video is helps to learn more of the meaning of "I am" by Wayne Dyer 

 

4. So-Hum:

Here is a natural mantra, which is known to be universal for morning meditation. The vibration generated during the pronunciation of ‘So-Hum’ is actually a part of your regular breath. As air enters your lungs during inhalation, the ‘soooo…’ sound is produced. On the other hand, ‘hummmm….’ is generated when air goes out of the lungs during exhalation.

5. Lam:

There are a few morning meditation mantras, which focus on certain parts of the body and improve their functionality. ‘Lam’ is one among them. It is intended for your spinal cord, especially its base region. In order to practice this mantra, you need to position the tip of your tongue on the back of the upper palate by bending it up as well as back.

6. Vam:

‘Vam’ is another mantra that you can practice in the morning during your meditation to focus on your genitals and improve its functionality. Start with holding the center of your lower lip with your upper set of teeth. Do not press your lip with the teeth. Rather, place them gently on it. Now, create a breathy consonant, which should sound like ‘fvam’.

7. Ram:

You can also focus on your abdominal area and regulate its activities through morning meditation. At first, you need to curve the tip of your tongue and touch the crown of the front segment of the upper palate with it. Then, start enunciating the word by rolling the ‘r’ so that it sounds like a rumble noise.

8. Yam:

Morning meditation is good for your cardiac health, if this mantra is practiced regularly. The sound generated during the practice of this mantra is very much similar to humming as you need to breathe in through the mouth and that too audibly. You also have to make the inhalation process longer than the actual resolution of the consonant.

9. Ham:

When you practice the mantra ‘Ham’ during meditation, you basically follow the way opposite to the previous form. Breathe in through your mouth without generating any sound of inhalation. Now, start uttering the sound ‘yum’ while the air moves in your lungs and allow the cavities of your mouth and throat to be filled with it. The region of awareness for this mantra is throat.

10. Om Mani Padme Hum:

According to Buddhism, the mantra ‘Om Mani Padme Hum’ means “The jewel is in the lotus or praise to the jewel in the lotus”. It can be divided into six syllables, the first three of which represent the adulterated ‘body, speech and mind’ of the person who is meditating and the last three stand for the pure glorious ‘body, speech and mind’ of Buddha. This mantra helps to remove toxic thoughts of jealousy, ego, ignorance, and aggression. The purification happens when you truly focus on the good within yourself bringing about wisdom, compassion, patience, and bliss. It is known to be one of the most effective morning meditation mantras that can take the practitioner from an impure state to a pure one.

Take a break and get your mantra on>>

Find quiet place, throw some headphones in for the full effect, close your eyes, and listen to this incredible meditation singing the Om Mani Padme Hum Mantra.

LISTEN DEEPLY

Centering thought for today:



"My inner vision wisely guides my actions"



Intuition comes alive when we listen deeply. Today sit in the stillness and quietly listen. Awaken and invite a powerful shift into your life…Whether it be for more peace, happiness, gratitude, patience, health, wealth, or love. Confusion begins to clear when we can see where we are going and discover our true purpose. It iseasier to make decisions when we have a comprehensive vision and goal—positive affirmations help us to envision our dreams. We must trust ourselves and the Universe. In meditation today align yourself with this ever-present source, lighting your path each step of the way…..

(inspired by Deepak Chopra)
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When we meditate, we begin to still the mind. As we get more and more adept at moving into inner silence, we come to know the peace of God in our entire being. We intuitively seek union with our generating Source. Silence, or meditation, is the path to that center. We can make conscious contact with God, transcend the limitations of a dichotomous world, and regain the power that is only available to us when we’re connected to the Source. This is what I call getting in the gap. It’s where we create, manifest, heal, live, and perform at a miraculous level. The gap is the powerful silence we can access through meditation. By entering the elusive gap between our thoughts, we can access the stillness that may have been unattainable in other meditation attempts.
— Wayne Dyer

I HEART DEEPAK CHOPRA

Who is up for the challenge? I have not missed one of Deepak's Meditation Challenges yet to date and let me tell you why….every single one has given me motivation to reflect on my quest to find that inner silence, be one with the Universal Divine, and to take some quality time to relax and reduce stress while being guided by one of the most incredible being here on Earth. I highly recommend you indulge in these incredible meditations with me and millions of others all around the world. Manifestation at its finest and its FREE!!!!

stay tuned for upcoming meditations! https://chopracentermeditation.com

Here are some of my favorite Guided Meditations from some of his challenges...

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<<HOW MEDITATION HELPS YOUR IMMUNE

SYSTEM DO ITS JOB>>

 

Here is an fascinating article from the Chopra Center explaining how meditation can help boost your immune system…

 

http://www.chopra.com/ccl/how-meditation-helps-your-immune-system-do-its-job?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=n%2Fa&utm_content=Newsletter+150310&utm_campaign=March

 

 

FOCUS ON THE BREATH...

Are you seeking change? Looking to reduce stress? Feel more balanced? As within, so without… take time to focus on your breath...

CREATE DAILY MIND BODY AWARENESS IN SILENCE

 

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"Mindful awareness can be defined as paying attention to present moment experiences with openness, curiosity, and a willingness to be with what is. It is an excellent antidote to the stresses of modern times. It invites us to stop, breathe, observe, and connect with one's inner experience."

~UCLA HEALTH mindful awareness research center

 

Here are some free relaxing guided meditations

brought to you from ucla health :)

http://marc.ucla.edu/body.cfm?id=22

 

SPIRITS ARE ALWAYS WITH US...

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This is my place of worship…at the end of my bed I will pull out my meditation mat and take a moment to sit in silence. Many people feel guilt and shame for not going to a specific place like church or temple ..Most will try to make up for it by going on holidays and begging for forgiveness. Those "places" are a great way to be apart of a community that all practice the same belief and I love love love the way I feel after attending the Spiritual Center in Morristown… but the Spirits are always with us…always protecting us…without any expectations. Release the guilt and remember that you do not need to be in an actual establishment to pray. God/the Universe/the Divine Essence is within you and is always listening….
 

 

NAMASTE