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Meditation
Relax:
Mental stability is essential along with physical stability to meditate. It is necessary to relax to maintain mental stability in meditation, by moving all other thoughts aside. Relaxation can be achieved easily through the practice of deep breathing and some pranayam exercises.
- Deep Breathing: Deep breathing at the beginning of meditation helps in relaxation. Focus your attention on the breath. Inhale and exhale slowly and deeply through the nostrils. Maintain a slow pace to calm the mind quickly and center it in meditation.
- Anulom-Vilom Pranayam: Begin by closing the right nostril with the right thumb and inhaling through the left nostril. Then, close the left nostril with the ring finger and exhale through the right nostril. Repeat this process, inhaling through the right nostril, closing it with the thumb, and exhaling through the left nostril. This completes one cycle of anulom-vilom pranayama. This practice calms the mind and promotes overall health.
- Bhramari Pranayam: Sit in Padmasana (Lotus Pose) and close the ears with the thumbs, eyes with the middle fingers, and place the ring fingers on the sides of the nose. Inhale deeply and exhale slowly, producing a humming sound like that of a bee without strain. This is Bhramari Pranayam. This practice enhances concentration in meditation and helps in avoiding distractions. These pranayama practices can greatly enrich your meditation experience. Additionally, using various types of music can also be very beneficial for relaxation during meditation
