How to Meditate Easily
>> Sunday, April 26, 2009 –
Kapalbhati,
Meditation
Lot of people amongst us find it difficult to meditate and I would like to share an easy technique using which most people can meditate easily. I have personally used this technique and found it very effective. The thought of posting this article came during a Kapalbhati Pranayama which I was practicing a few days ago. I have always found that it is very easy to come to meditative state after a good Kapalbhati session.
I had written an article earlier about Kapalbhati Pranayama in which I have explained the procedure and the benefits. In this article I want to discuss how Kapalbhati Pranayama can be used as a meditation technique. Here Kapalbhati Pranayama is used for leading oneself into meditation, therefore I call this technique as "Kapalbhati Meditation Technique". This can be a very useful technique for those of you who are new to meditation.
Usually lot of people find it difficult to meditate and it needs time and practice for progressing in medication. The major problem for most people is how to sit still and calm down the thought process so that they can start meditating. This is where this technique is useful as it calm down the mind very easily. Another advantage of this technique is it gives you the taste of how it feels during meditation. Once you practice this technique for some time you will find it easy to meditate even when you directly start meditating instead of start with this technique.
How to use Kapalbhati Meditation Technique
As you progress, with each break you will feel that you are moving deeper into meditative state and the bliss increasing. Key to this technique is doing it really slowly and not put too much force on exhalation.
I have found that maximum benefits can be reaped if you go to around 700 rounds. Later with practice you can then just practice for 200 to 300 rounds then very easily be able to meditate. I would suggest you to try this easy technique and enjoy the results.
I had written an article earlier about Kapalbhati Pranayama in which I have explained the procedure and the benefits. In this article I want to discuss how Kapalbhati Pranayama can be used as a meditation technique. Here Kapalbhati Pranayama is used for leading oneself into meditation, therefore I call this technique as "Kapalbhati Meditation Technique". This can be a very useful technique for those of you who are new to meditation.
Usually lot of people find it difficult to meditate and it needs time and practice for progressing in medication. The major problem for most people is how to sit still and calm down the thought process so that they can start meditating. This is where this technique is useful as it calm down the mind very easily. Another advantage of this technique is it gives you the taste of how it feels during meditation. Once you practice this technique for some time you will find it easy to meditate even when you directly start meditating instead of start with this technique.
How to use Kapalbhati Meditation Technique
- Sit in a quite room in meditation pose like Padmasana and close your eyes.
- Start the Kapalbhati Pranayama very slowly.
- Continue till 50 rounds and then stop for a while. Observe your breath. You will notice that it is quite slow.
- After around 30 seconds start again. Continue another 50 rounds or as much as you would like. Again stop for a while and observe your breath again. It is not necessary to do 50 rounds. You can go at your own pace. Sometimes I only do 30 rounds and stop.
- Continue this way for 500 to 600 rounds. After the last round stop finally and just continue to observe the breath and also the focus on the tranquil and peace. Keep on sitting in that pose and enjoying yourself. After some time when you feel like coming out of meditation, gradually open your eyes and slowly come out of the pose.
As you progress, with each break you will feel that you are moving deeper into meditative state and the bliss increasing. Key to this technique is doing it really slowly and not put too much force on exhalation.
I have found that maximum benefits can be reaped if you go to around 700 rounds. Later with practice you can then just practice for 200 to 300 rounds then very easily be able to meditate. I would suggest you to try this easy technique and enjoy the results.
