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Healing For Mother Earth
February 11, 2012 | 
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The Meditation of Heaven and Earth
The instructions that follow are simplified so that anyone can do this.
You can be living anywhere on Earth. Just find a quiet place and sit comfortably, on the Earth itself if possible, and close your eyes.
Begin to breathe rhythmically and evenly — meaning that you inhale in the same amount of time that you exhale. Relax, and let your everyday thoughts go. Just simply follow your breath.
In your inner vision, see a beautiful scene from nature. Whatever you see as beautiful, whether it is in the mountains, the desert, the ocean — it doesn’t matter. If it is the mountains, for example, you might see their peaks covered with snow. You might picture rivers, trees, and the animals, and see white, billowing clouds in the sky. Breathe in the clean, fresh mountain air. Do something similar with whatever place you have chosen that is dear to your heart. And in your heart, feel the love that you have for nature and for Mother Earth. Allow this love to become strong until your very body feels this love.
Then take this love that you have for Mother Earth and place it in a little ball — perhaps two inches across — and with your intention send this little ball filled with your love down to the center of the Earth. You send it with the intention that Mother Earth feels the love that you have for Her. And then you wait.
You wait for Mother Earth to send Her love back to you. She always will, as you are Her child. Some people experience it immediately and for others it takes a little while. It is a very real experience. It is not an intellectual thing. It is not you saying to yourself, ”I am now feeling Mother Earth’s love.” When Mother Earth’s love returns to you, it will be as sweet as the time that your own mother looked into your eyes when you were a baby. Feel this love, and let it move all through your body. Let it move through every cell in your body. Let it move even into your Light Body, and all that you are. And for a time — as long as you wish — simply stay in this connected love, with yourself in the arms of the Divine Mother.
When the time seems right, and without breaking the connection with the Divine Mother, turn your attention to the Divine Father, who is the rest of creation other than the Earth.
In your inner vision, see a night sky filled with the multitude of stars of the Milky Way. See the planets, the sun (which would have to be over the horizon), and the moon. See the beauty of Creation, and feel the love that you have for the Divine Father. Allow this love to grow stronger until you are ready to burst with tears of love.
And then, just as with the Mother, gather this love and put it into a little ball, and with your intention send it into the Heavens. Either send it to the sacred grids around the Earth, if you understand them, or send it to the Central Sun, if you understand what that means. Or — which is what most indigenous people do — send it to our own sun. It is your intention that matters. And then you wait.
As with the Mother, you wait until the Father sends His love back to you. He always will, as you are His son. When you feel this love return to you, let it move throughout your body and to all your cells. Let it move even into your Light Body and all that you are. Again, you can stay in this love with the Father as long as you wish.
Realize that at this moment you are in love with the Divine Mother and Father at the same time. This is extremely rare, for a human being to experience this. And realize even further that the Holy Trinity is now being manifest on Earth. The Divine Mother, the Divine Father, and you — the Divine Child — are all bound by Love in a Holy Triangle.
According to Sri Yukteswar, it is only from this sacred place of the Holy Trinity that the Creator can be seen so clearly and experienced so directly.
Now, without breaking the bonds of love between your Divine Parents, simply allow the presence of God to be experienced directly. Allow God to come within your body as well as all around you. What happens now is between you and God. Trust yourself, as you are a Child of God. Believe in yourself, as you are one with the Source.
From this point on, there are no words.
May this meditation be a blessing in your life and to all those you touch.
**Credit for the meditation goes to Spirit of Maat**
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Drum Music For Yoga
Yoga practice and music are almost two inseparable entities. Yoga is an ancient spiritual practice that synthesizes the mind, body and spirit through proper breathing techniques, practice of different asanas and meditation. Music has the universal charisma of directing a human mind and body towards a a serene and amiable state. The sound and the tones of the music can delve deep into the human consciousness and evoke many moods and thoughts. Since early periods, music has been aptly complementing yoga and meditation practice. In contemporary times, there has been a little variation in the kinds of music that is played, yet, the essence has remained unchanged. There are many yoga DVDs and Yoga CDs available from which a yoga aspirant can benefit himself. The soothing melodies and the instrumental music pieces guides a yoga practitioner to a higher realms of tranquility and calmness.
Drums and the beats evolving out of yoga music plays a key role in regards to the connection of yoga practice. The beats of drums are far more than mere entertainment music. Rather, drums, in the realms of yoga, is an active tool created to assist a yoga practitioner in discovering effective ways. The profound effects of the drum beats aid a person to achieve mental clarity, emotional balance and deep relaxation. The music created by the drums when blended with ancient art of chanting mantras, evoke a deep spiritual feeling. This sensation and realization of the mystic insight will bring you close to self enlightenment.
Like yoga and meditation, the beat and rhythm of the drums calm, soothe and strengthen the body, mind and soul. The binaural beats and periodic tones of drums coupled with yoga asanas result in stunning outcome. With specific frequencies and various rhythms, the music of the drum relax the body and liberates the soul from the inner inhibitions. Sounds and tones of the drums and the practice of yoga together helps an individual attain a deeper spiritual experience. You can simply put in your headphones and listen to the drums beats as you practice yoga. This symbiosis of drum music and yoga can create the most desired brainwave pattern. In the process, these binaural beats result in very deep meditation. It can be thus derived that the drum beats also acts as an effective meditation music.
Drumming and yoga have been used since years. This duo awakens the energy, passion and drives the individual to attain spiritual goals. Drum beats that are used in yoga practice leave an impression which evoke mystic insight and the greater feeling of well-being. The senses are stimulated and relaxed and the practitioner experiences stress free and alert state. In the process, his creativity, clarity and intellect is enhanced. The unique sound experience of drums is further enriched by the drum music collection by Spirit Voyage. Spirit Voyage is an US based record label company which offers different CDS and DVDs for practice of yoga and meditation. The Drum music collection of Spirit Voyage includes artistes like David and Steve Gordon, James Asher, Suphala and others.
The myriad of yoga and meditation music collection of Spirit Voyage includes music for Kundalini yoga to Down Tempo and Chill Music, New Age Celtic Music to Instrumental Yoga Music for relaxation. The meditation music for Spirit Voyage are suitable for morning and evening dhyana. In addition to the spiritual music collection, Spirit Voyage also offers different yoga accessories like yoga rugs, yoga mats, yoga cushions and different malas and jeweleries. Different yoga and health and wellness books are offered by Spirit Voyage which assists an yoga aspirant to gain in depth knowledge on different kinds of yoga like Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Vikrama Yoga, Sivananda Yoga and many more.
The beats of the drum enhance the healing states and help one increase the sense of harmony with nature and with oneself. Spirit Voyage, with its various kinds of yoga DVDs and CDs sends a musical invitation to all yoga aspirants to merge with the divine harmony of existence. The drum music in yoga is intuitively used to help a listening mind form a spiritual union with the mystic spheres.
Drum Circles Across America
Drum circles are becoming increasingly popular. They offer social outlets, while at the same time, supporting a worthwhile hobby. The emphasis on individual drum circles can vary, from ethnic events, like those that focus on samba music, to therapeutic groups for stress relief, to community drum circles, the main function of which is to create a sense of community.
The neo-pagan drum circle is the most well-known type of drum circle. At spiritual festivals, the drum circle is used as a part of several ceremonies. The drummers play in order to create a magical experience, particularly at night, while singers and dancers perform around a bonfire. Summer and winter solstice celebrations are some of the biggest opportunities for drum circles, as the pagans believe that they are “drumming up the sun.”
The community circle is a favorite for the drummer looking for a non-religious drumming opportunity. It is a casual experience, usually with a group of friends that can be used for celebration or recreation. They typically take place in parks or conference rooms. These events are also used as team building activities for corporations.
The Central Florida Drum Circle is a social drum circle that focuses on the connections between people regardless of age or race. It is one of the biggest drum circles, with 537 members who meet up to play and build relationships with each other through the magic of music.
One of the largest community circles in the south is hosted by the Atlanta Drum Circle Meet-Up Group. Close to 450 percussionists join to celebrate music and fellowship. The group emphasizes the therapeutic aspects of drumming, by reducing stress and encouraging mediation while playing. This group is great for those interested in gaining culture while indulging in a fun hobby.
Austin, Texas is home to another of the largest drum circles in the world. The Active Fun/Peace Loving Hippies is built to provide community and a place to speak the group member’s beliefs. Additionally, this group has over 400 participants who are hand drumming enthusiasts.
Arizona’s largest monthly circle, the Burning Bush Drum Circle has more than 375 hand drummers involved. Local business sponsor the event, where drummers, tambourine players, belly dancers and bagpipers get together to play music and dance, while fire eaters perform. This group, hosted in Phoenix, Arizona has been meeting every month for two years.
The New York City Meet-Up Group is comprised of 375 hand drummers. The group uses percussive techniques and ethnic rhythms from the Middle East, the Mediterranean and the East. Additionally, the group does innovative synthesis with poetry reading and story telling, accompanied by the hand drums.
The Knoxville Area Pagans’ Meet-Up is a Tennessee-based group known for spiritual drum circle. Though they practice pagan religion, the group practices and performances are open to anyone in the area with an open mind. The Knoxville Area Pagans’ Meet Up has over three hundred members, who are encouraged to share their religion while making new friends, as well as music.
Cultural Drums
Wood djembe drum, ‘Kente Pillar’Today’s Price: $348.99
Poised in the hands of a rhythm conductor, the African djembe drum comes to life as sound travels from the taut goat skin head, plummets to the depths of the body, resonates in intense waves of power, then exits the drum magically, drawing the gathered crowd into its alluring beat. This djembe is hand-carved from wood by Joseph Aboagye and wrapped in patterned cotton kente cloth to enhance its visual appeal. An exquisite example of percussive craftsmanship, this instrument makes a wonderful gift for the dedicated musician.
To play, sit on the edge of a chair with ankles crossed, the top of the drum fitting neatly between the knees as the base of the drum rests behind the heels. This way the drum is angled away from the player. Sitting up straight with hands resting on the drum’s playing surface, the wrists should become flat and be in position to create the standard djembe sounds. Djembes produce three basic sounds: bass, tone, and slap.
BASS: With the hand flat and fingers together, place the hand at the dimension of two fists above the center of the playing surface. Allow the hand to strike and bounce back to the original position above the center.
TONE: This is the high-pitched sound produced by striking the top surface nearest the edge with firmly placed fingers.
SLAP: Strike the playing surface’s edge first with the heel of the hand, and then allow the fingers to naturally bounce down towards the drum’s center.
Wood djembe drum, ‘Elephant Village’Today’s Price: $317.95
Evoking the majestic African savannah, an elephant trumpets with pride on the outskirts of a Ghanaian village. Robert K. Ghartey crafts a handsome djembe drum from seasoned tweneboa wood. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings wrapped in cotton, and a macramé cord can be slung over the shoulder.
Wood djembe drum, ‘African Rhythm’Today’s Price: $289.95
Bold West African rhythms race around the smooth contours of tweneboa wood. Samuel Coleman crafts a handsome drum that he names Frekyiwa, or “rhythm bell” in the Akan language. He sculpts the drum from tweneboa wood, finished in mansion polish. The goatskin head is affixed by iron rings wrapped in cotton, and a macramé nylon cord can be slung over the shoulder. An Adrinkra symbol known as Nyinkyim adorns the base; it means “dynamism and versatility.”
Wood kpanlogo drum, ‘Unity’Today’s Price: $289.95
A dynamic design and richly-carved surface distinguish this handsome drum by Samuel Coleman. Its merging Ashanti biakuye symbols express unity and oneness. The kpanlogo drum is a revered element in the music and culture of the Ga tribe in Ghana’s Greater Accra region, marking the rhythm for the traditional kpanlogo dance. However, its characteristic deep, loud sound makes it a popular instrument throughout West Africa. Coleman crafts this beautiful drum of tweneboa wood, affixing its calfskin drum head to wooden pegs with stout ropes. It is burnished to a rich sheen with brown and mansion polish.
An ideal gift for the world music aficionado, its joyous rhythms fill any environment with the spirit of biakuye.
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Meditation - Chakra
Meditation – Chakra
Chakra Meditation Balancing & Healing
www.katoniahouse.com presents a complete chakra balancing & healing session. Working from the base chakra up to the crown chakra using unique sounds and colors. You are left feeling totally refreshed and energized!
Basic Chakra Meditation Grounding & Centering
Whether you are new to meditation or well experienced with yoga or tai chi, anyone can learn basic chakra meditation. Each has its own rewards and benefits. Unlike yoga or tai chi, anyone can practice chakra meditation since there is not the same physical aspect to it. Also, chakra meditation can be practiced almost anywhere. All you need is a quiet place where you will be undisturbed and about 15-20 minutes. Wearing comfortable, loose fitting clothing is recommended but not required.
Before beginning, it is important to ground yourself in order to get the full effect from the chakra meditation. Some people do this by walking through a lawn barefoot, reconnecting with nature. This can also be done by sitting cross-legged on the floor or sitting with your legs folded under you and concentrating on your breathing.
To help clear your mind in preparation for chakra meditation, first choose a focal point. If you are more comfortable with your eyes open, focus on a point on the floor 5-10 feet in front of you, but instead of looking directly at it, look through it. If closing your eyes is more comfortable, mentally focus on the spot between your anus and genitals. This spot is the location of the root chakra, the foundation of the chakra system. Allow your mind to clear. If you notice your mind starting to wander, gently guide it back to your focal point.
Breathe in and out slowly, making each breath deliberate. As you do this, you should feel your body and mind start to relax and center. Once completely relaxed, you will be ready to begin the chakra meditation. As a rule of thumb, it is not recommended to skip this step when practicing chakra meditation because a quiet mind and body is more open to the benefits and healing it provides.
If you only have a short amount of time in which to practice chakra meditation, it is recommended to set an alarm rather than trying to keep an eye on the time yourself. This will allow you to fully concentrate on the meditation without distractions. 20-30 minutes a day is the recommended time for meditation.
Proper grounding and centering before chakra meditation is so important it deserves its own article. A follow-up article will go into detail on various techniques and chants often used in general chakra meditation as well as how to open the different chakras.
Chakra Meditation – Take A Closer Look
There are many different styles of meditation and can be done for balancing chakras. Some of these can be done on your own; while others work best if you have a partner that can lead you through them. If you don’t have someone to work with you can always record yourself reading the meditation and play it back.
In one meditation you can connect a spirit animal to each of your chakras. This is a powerful meditation process that will give you a key to dealing with your chakras going forward. When you meet the animal guide for each chakra you can develop a relationship with that animal. This allows you to talk to the animal that guards your individual chakras when you notice that something is out of balance. Using this system can really help you work on chakra healing.
This meditation takes thirty to forty-five minutes, so make sure that you have enough time to devote to the entire process before getting started. You will need to get into a relaxed meditative state. Do this however you normally do.
Once you are fully relaxed bring your awareness down to your root chakra. See the energy center glowing red at the place where you legs come together. As you watch this space you will see the form of an animal start to take shape. When it is fully formed attempt to communicate with it. Ask it what messages it has for you in relation to your chakra healing. When you feel ready thank your ally and move into your sacral chakra.
Your awareness should then move into your pelvic bowl where your sacral chakra will glow in a bright orange ball. After a moment the shape of an animal will start to form. When it is fully formed talk to your sacral animal. Ask it what message it has for you in regards to your chakra healing. When you are ready thank your ally and move into your solar plexus.
Repeat this process for the solar plexus, the heart chakra, the throat chakra, the third eye chakra, and the crown chakra. Each energy center will have its own special animal ally and own special message for you. Give time to each ally to converse with you. Take a moment to ask any questions that you might have about balancing chakras, chakra healing, or each individual chakra.
If you are able take notes as you move through your chakra meditation, but if this is not possible for you try and remember as much as you can from your experience and write it down afterwards. You will be able to connect back to these animal allies whenever you need to. Checking in on their appearance and energy levels can give you real and concrete clues about the health of each chakra center.
This meditation can be done as often as you want. Most likely the animals will not change, but occasionally your chakra animal ally will change as you grow and heal. This is neither good nor bad. Once you start a relationship with your animal ally keep it up. There is much powerful information for you to learn from them.
Chakra Balancing with Gemstones & Crystals (Advanced Chakra Guidebook – Healing Your Rainbow Bridge)
by: KG Stiles
publisher: http://www.kgstiles.com, published: 2011-04-12
ASIN: B004WG4PIQ
sales rank: 30413
The elemental life force energies of healing gemstones and crystals with their inherent sound and color frequency patterns may be used for effectively clearing, balancing and enhancing each of your chakras. Suggestions are included for each of your 7 Major Chakras and the 8th and 9th Chakras. (Chapter Book Excerpted from “Advanced Chakra Guidebook – Healing Your Rainbow Bridge”)
The Chakra 4 Journal Of Healthy Living Vol. 1
by: Nick Brown
publisher: Chakra 4 Herb & Tea House, published: 2012-01-10
ASIN: B006WSFKBI
sales rank: 345047
A collection of our favorite articles on herbal living and eating well. Learn about herbs and foods that can help you beat sugar cravings, over come anemia, get more sleep, fight off colds and flu, and more.
Healing Hands Activation – Chakra Balancing Energy Healing Treatment (Advanced Chakra Guidebook – Healing Your Rainbow Bridge)
by: KG Stiles
publisher: http://www.kgstiles.com, published: 2011-04-13
ASIN: B004WKQKP8
sales rank: 22736
Life’s very essence is energy. Your body is a vital energy field that will positively respond to the loving energy healing treatment you’re about to learn. (Chapter Book, a similar Healing Hands Activation can be found in “Advanced Chakra Guidebook – Healing Your Rainbow Bridge”)
ENERGY & CHAKRA HEALING – Heal Yourself & Others – Powerful Hands-On Healing Techniques for Body, Mind, Spirit & Emotions
by: KG Stiles
publisher: http://www.kgstiles.com, published: 2011-04-20
ASIN: B004XJ50KY
sales rank: 49488
Learn hands-on energy and chakra healing techniques for Relaxation and Stress Relief, Neck Tension, Jaw Pain and Headache Relief, Chronic Low Back Pain and Sciatica Relief, Chronic Upper Back, Shoulder, Arm and Hand Pain Relief. The Energy and Chakra Healing book also includes the related physical, mental and emotional symptoms of imbalance that result from stagnation or energy blockage for each of your related energy centers or chakras. The Energy and Chakra Healing book may be used effectively for your own personal self care or with your friends, family or clients. Regular practice of the prescribed energy and chakra healing techniques will not only give you the desired relaxation and relief from painful physical, mental and emotional conditions; it will also help you build your own personal power which will enable you to more consistently take action and direct your spirit for beneficial outcomes in your life.
Chakra Clearing: Restore your grip on life with only your mind
by: Stephen Richards
publisher: Mirage Publishing, published: 2011-11-18
ASIN: B0069ZCBDY
sales rank: 57222
Clears out and accelerates your chakras in a pleasant way. Inwardly restore your energy levels and outwardly, restore your grip on life with nothing more than your mind. Power up the energy dynamos within you and see the difference this makes to your life. All is explained in an easy to follow style. You will not need any fancy crystals, gems or rocks … only your mind. There are no awkward instructions to follow, all is laid out in such a way that it flows with ease.
The primary chakras (energy centres) in your body control your emotions; these are mental attitudes that can cause or reflect an imbalance within that particular centre. When you power up these energy centres within you will soon experience how good this makes you feel. When you experience the new power within you, it will effortlessly energize and restart the energy flow within you so you can go on to accomplish great things and have great health, too.
Once you unblock, cleanse and balance your chakras, balance will be restored within you and also thereby restoring balance to your life. We are more than just our physical body, which is why it is essential to concentrate on and take care of our non-physical energy body. The easy to follow methods in this book for clearing your chakras can be done any time, any where.
Also covers grounding and as well as the seven primary chakras it also reveals the power of some of the lesser known chakras.
STEPHEN RICHARDS, the Golden Pen, has had numerous books serialised in the national press and magazines. As well as heading his own publishing house, Mirage Publishing, he has authored and co-authored over 70 titles for other well respected publishers.
TV credits include: Panorama, Trevor McDonald’s Tonight programme, Real Lives, BBC TV (and BBC TV digital Horizon channel), BBC and independent radio, Channel 4, Channel 5 TV and Independent TV.
Independent film and TV companies regularly seek his advice, also having contributed to numerous newspaper and magazine features.
As well as being a qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, he is also a qualified stress counsellor, and was once listed with the British Association of Counsellors’ Disaster Team, Family & Sexual Division and was also a Student Stress Counsellor.
Now concentrating on Mind, Body & Spirit books and audios, Stephen has dedicated himself to coaching mind power techniques and regularly runs courses and workshops. More details can be found at: www.cosmicorderingexperience.com
When not publishing other authors and working on therapeutic projects, Stephen is also a successful property developer. He also has a portfolio of rental properties which is valued at millions (pound sterling). His success is solely through his self-development and use of mind power, for which he is ranked as one of the world’s top experts.
Spirit Guides And Healing Energy – Work With Your Spirit Guides, Strengthen Your Aura, Balance Your Chakras
by: Kelly Wallace
publisher: Intuitive Living, published: 2011-04-28
ASIN: B004YKVIQC
sales rank: 49142
“Packed with information that will help you no matter where you’re at in life or what you want to achieve. By putting Kelly’s advice and exercises into action you can’t help but be successful and happy! After practicing for just a short while I felt like I finally “woke up” and my life changed forever. Yay!”
This book combines Kelly Wallace’s ebooks: Contacting and Working With Your Spirit Guides and Energy Work – Cleansing and Healing Your Aura, along with a brand new section Balancing Your Chakras – Unlock Energy, Creativity and Wisdom. If you want to travel a spiritual path of true power and healing then you need to learn to heal, cleanse, strengthen, and work with the various forms of energy available to you.
It may seem overwhelming when you imagine being able to communicate with your very own spirit guides, create an aura that attracts love and success, and balance your chakras for optimal health and energy. As a professional psychic counselor, Kelly’s goal has always been to take these esoteric subjects and make them simple to understand and easy to incorporate into your life.
You don’t have to spend hours a day meditating, purchase any special equipment, or live on tofu and alfalfa sprouts to follow a spiritual path of power and healing. All you need is a few minutes each day to practice these quick and enjoyable exercises. Before you know it you’ll be living a happier, healthier and more successful life in all areas.
The Chakra Bible: The Definitive Guide to Chakra Energy
by: Patricia Mercier
publisher: Sterling, published: 2007-12-01
ASIN: 1402752245
EAN: 9781402752247
sales rank: 8834
price: $8.20 (new), $9.49 (used)
Chakras for Beginners: A Guide to Balancing Your Chakra Energies (For Beginners (Llewellyn’s))
by: David Pond
publisher: Llewellyn Publications, published: 1999-10-08
ASIN: B0028N6416
sales rank: 37029
Chakras for Beginners explains how to align your energy on many levels to achieve balance and health from the inside out. In everyday terms, you will learn the function of the seven body-spirit energy vortexes called chakras. Practical exercises, meditations, and powerful techniques for working with your energy flow will help you overcome imbalances that block your spiritual progress.
—Discover colors and crystals that activate each chakra
—Explore the balanced and unbalanced expressions of each
chakra’s energies: survival, sexuality, power, love, creativity, intuition, and spirituality
—Practice spiritual exercises, visualizations, and meditations that bring your energies into balance
Chakras for Beginners: A Guide to Balancing Your Chakra Energies (For Beginners (Llewellyn’s))
by: David Pond
publisher: Llewellyn Publications, published: 1999-10-08
ASIN: 1567185371
EAN: 9781567185379
sales rank: 15504
price: $6.94 (new), $4.57 (used)
Chakras for Beginners explains how to align your energy on many levels to achieve balance and health from the inside out. In everyday terms, you will learn the function of the seven body-spirit energy vortexes called chakras. Practical exercises, meditations, and powerful techniques for working with your energy flow will help you overcome imbalances that block your spiritual progress.
—Discover colors and crystals that activate each chakra
—Explore the balanced and unbalanced expressions of each
chakra’s energies: survival, sexuality, power, love, creativity, intuition, and spirituality
—Practice spiritual exercises, visualizations, and meditations that bring your energies into balance
The Chakras
by: Janet Boyer
publisher: Boyer House, published: 2011-03-02
ASIN: B004QGYAJG
sales rank: 11770
The word chakra means “wheel of light” in the language of Sanskrit. The chakras are the body’s internal energy centers, and are aligned vertically near the spine. Energy enters the body through the head (the heavens) and the base (the earth beneath). The 7 chakras are vortex points where these forces mingle, with each producing a distinctive energy pattern. The purpose of the 7 chakras is to absorb, transform, and distribute the body’s internal energy, known by terms like prana, life force, or chi. Specific organs and body parts are associated with each chakra, as well as corresponding behavioral, emotional, and personality patterns. It’s important to note that the chakras are in constant interplay, and can really only be separated intellectually.
Similar to the principles of Feng Shui, energy can sometimes flow too strongly or too weakly, or be blocked entirely. If this happens in one or more chakras, there will be a corresponding distortion or disharmony which affects patterns of health. Sometimes, chakras get “stuck” open or closed, and it’s important to uncover the root of this state for energetic balance.
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Meditation and Products | stress
The past 2 weeks have been very busy and stressful for us at BiZZeeBuZZ….so when we needed to just take a break and meditate, my thoughts turned to how many others are feeling the same way on a daily basis! So I decided to try and find a good stress reduction guided meditation to be used in those stressful times!
Great Meditation for Stress Relief
Free article with full details to guide you on how to do Shabd Kriya for stress management and helping with insomnia). It is well known that yogic breathing as well as meditation are excellent sciences to promote stress relief and relaxation. So what happens when you combine them? You get a wonderful technique which can dramatically help you reduce stress and achieve deep relaxation. This technique is Kundalini Yoga´s Shabd Kriya and this is a guided meditation video of it. In this meditation you will utilize a particular breathing pattern as well as a mantra to help your mind relax and help you dissolve stress. If you are suffering from insomnia, this meditation is highly recommended. Done before bed it can go a long way in helping you achieve a good nights rest.
Learn Transcendental Meditation And Lower High Blood Pressure
A new scientific research study conducted at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine provides further evidence that people with high blood pressure can find relief through meditation—but the study also found that not all forms of meditation are equally effective. The study compared findings from research on several well-known types of meditation and relaxation practices, and found that the only mind/body practice that produces significant changes in blood pressure is the Transcendental Meditation technique.
According to a definitive new meta-analysis of 107 previous studies on stress reduction programs and high blood pressure, published in the American Journal of Hypertension (Vol. 21, 3: 310-316), the Transcendental Meditation technique was found to produce a statistically significant reduction in high blood pressure—an effect not found with other forms of relaxation, meditation, biofeedback or stress management.
Significant Reductions in Blood Pressure
The new meta-analysis reviewed randomized, controlled trials published in peer-reviewed scientific journals over the past decades concerning stress reduction and relaxation methods used by participants with high blood pressure. Blood pressure changes through the Transcendental Meditation technique included average reductions of 5.0 points of systolic and 2.8 points of diastolic blood pressure, changes which were statistically significant, according to the review. These changes associated with Transcendental Meditation practice were consistent with other controlled studies showing reductions in cardiovascular risk factors, improved markers of heart disease, and reduced mortality rates among participants in the Transcendental Meditation program.
Transcendental Meditation “equivalent to adding a second hypertensive agent”
“The magnitude of the changes in blood pressure with the Transcendental Meditation technique are at least as great as the changes found with major changes in diet or exercise that doctors often recommend,” said Dr. James Anderson, principal author of the study. “Yet the Transcendental Meditation technique does not require changes in lifestyle. Thus many patients with mild hypertension or prehypertension may be able to avoid the need to take blood pressure medications—all of which have adverse side effects. Individuals with more severe forms of hypertension may be able to reduce the number or dosages of their BP medications under the guidance of their doctor.”
Dr. Anderson stated further: “Adding Transcendental Meditation is about equivalent to adding a second hypertensive agent to one’s current regiment, only safer and less troublesome.”
Reduced Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Anderson added that long-term changes in blood pressure of this magnitude are associated with at least a 15 percent reduction in rates of heart attack and stroke. “This is important to everyone because cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death in the U.S. and worldwide,” Anderson said. The study’s biostatistician, Maxwell Rainforth, assistant professor of Physiology and Health Statistics at Maharishi University of Management, said the meta-analysis used state-of-the-art statistical methods to review 107 published studies in the field of stress reduction, relaxation and blood pressure. “The twenty-three separate studies included in the final analysis met well-known criteria for high scientific quality. That is, these studies used repeated blood pressure measurements and participants were randomized to either a stress reduction technique or placebo-type control for at least eight weeks. The data we used are all published in peer-reviewed scientific journals,” Rainforth said.
Side Benefits of TM vs. side effects of drugs
According to Dr. Robert Schneider, director of the Institute of Natural Medicine and Prevention and co-author, this rigorously conducted meta-analysis indicates that the Transcendental Meditation technique is distinctively effective compared to other scientifically studied techniques in lowering high blood pressure. “For those 100 million Americans with elevated blood pressure, here is a scientifically documented, yet simple and easy way to lower blood pressure without drugs and harmful side effects. In addition, related studies show an integrated set of positive ‘side benefits,’ such as reduced stress, reduced heart disease levels and longer lifespan with this technique to restore balance in the cardiovascular system, mind and body,” Schneider said.
Overturns a previous study on meditation
The new meta-analysis was co-authored by researchers at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, in Louisville, and at the NIH-funded Institute of Natural Medicine and Prevention at Maharishi University of Management in Iowa.
According to Dr. Anderson, the findings of this new study rebut a July 2007 report sponsored by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the NIH-National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, which concluded that most research on meditation is low quality and found little evidence that any specific stress reduction effectively lowers blood pressure.
The new meta-analysis identified all high quality meditation studies published through 2006 and rigorously analyzed their results, which the previous government report failed to do. Anderson said the new meta-analysis includes only high quality studies on all available stress reduction interventions. The studies on the Transcendental Meditation technique were conducted at five independent universities and medical institutions, and the majority of them were funded by competitive grants from the National Institutes of Health.
Overcoming Mental Stress Through Meditation
Life can become quite exhausting when you suffer from mental stress. Even the smallest tasks seem difficult and overwhelming leaving you tired from the effort. Mental tension can be a joy killer, taking all the pleasure and fun out of daily living. It is a sad state to fall into; however, it need not be a permanent state. Once you recognize some of the symptoms of this affliction, you can begin efforts to overcome its effects and regain your joy of living.
The Mental Stress Traps
The reasons people fall under mental or psychological stress varies with the individual. Some people succumb to pressures in their workplace due to work overload, too many timely deadlines to meet, not getting along with their boss or colleagues, lack of skill or knowledge to accomplish their tasks, complications in assigned projects, competition, etc. Other people may experience stress due to family affairs – arguments with siblings, children or spouse; disagreements over financial matters; sickness or death in the family, etc. We live in an extremely stressful world surrounded by stressful people and situations. However, we can learn to rise above these situations, find solutions to our problems and overcome tension and fear in our lives.
The Effects of Psychological Stress
Nervous tension affects people negatively in different ways, physically and mentally. Mental effects may include lack of focus and concentration, lack of sleep, inexplicable fears, tension, irrationality, anger, indecision, moodiness, etc. Physical effects may range from headaches and migraines to problems with digestion, ulcers, strokes, heart attack, dizziness, nausea and more. Though there are many treatments and medications you can try to help relieve these symptoms, more and more people today are discovering how they can overcome stress using meditation.
Guided Meditation for Relaxation
Meditation provides a natural means of reducing the strain and pressures in your life, especially when practiced on a regular basis. The simple process of taking time from your busy schedule regularly to meditate on the positive aspects of your life, enjoy creation, listen to faith building stories and quotations, relax with your favorite music and enter into a state of peace and rest can eliminate tension and fear. During this time you are focusing your mind and heart on that which is good and positive and uplifting. You refuse to allow negative thoughts and emotions to build up and overpower you. You learn to look for and be thankful for the good, count your blessings and dwell on the positive aspects of your situation. By dwelling on the positive, you maintain peace of mind and spirit which in turn enables you to find solutions to the problems you face.
Meditation has been tried and proven to help reduce stress. It is a simple process to put into practice and can help you live a more enjoyable life. You can start incorporating meditation into your life today and reap the positive results of a more peaceful, happy existence.
Meditation and Stress Reduction Products
publisher: Mindplace
ASIN: B00634C500
EAN: 0895555002322
sales rank: 99795
price: $129.00 (new)
The Sirius Mind State Optimizer is by far the best value of any Light and Sound system on the market. MindPlace strives to make meditation machines affordable for any budget. We do not however sacrifice build, quality or features.
The Sirius is designed as a plug and play machine that is not only powerful but extremely fun. It features 21 internal programs that are engineered to ease your mind into beneficial states of meditative awareness. These sessions help you to relax, improve mental focus, prepare for meetings or exams; perfect for anytime you would like to enhance your mind-state.
Being a one color (single channel) machine the Sirius ships with a set of light glasses with White LEDs. White flashing light at brainwave frequency ranges can produce the impression of many colors of the rainbow and interesting visual illusions. We also include an additional set of our one color Ganzframes – a $50 value!
The Sirius includes AudioStrobe compatible decode circuitry – this technology embeds inaudible signals within audio tracks and directly controls the lights, perfectly synchronized to music. This makes it very expandable and many titles are available for purchase. A bonus Audiostrobe CD is included in this package – a $14 value.
For music lovers, a ColorPulse mode converts the beat from any plugged-in music source into pulses of light adding a new dimension to the music. MicroPulse mode does the same thing using the microphone built into the Sirius and is great for live music, drum circles, or parties.
Packed with unique features, the MindPlace Sirius is a serious and fun machine that makes mind exploration available to anyone.
Dreamtime Perfect Balance Zafu Cushion, Brown with Tara Print
publisher: DreamTime
ASIN: B002ZFII0C
EAN: 0609079051205
sales rank: 60296
price: $49.99 (new)
Balance is beautiful. Achieve perfect posture and comfort while sitting, meditating or other restful pursuits. Buckwheat fill won’t compress, yet conforms to your anatomy to ensure maximum comfort. Sitting for long periods of time not only becomes possible, but becomes comfortable. Makes an excellent footrest as well. Its clever side handle makes it easy to tote along on outings or move from room to room. The firmness of the zafu can be adjusted by removing some of the fill. Access to the fill is through zipper located under side handle.
emWave Solution for Enhancing Meditation, Prayer and Self-Help, Blue
publisher: HeartMath
ASIN: B001BNQSIS
EAN: 0094922993847
sales rank: 239990
price: $195.00 (new)
The emWave Solution for Enhancing Personal Growth includes both the emWave Personal Stress Reliever (PSR) and the emWave Meditation, Prayer and Self-Help Assistant. Using the emWave PSR and the Meditation, Prayer and Self-Help Assistant creates more ease and flow from the heart, which helps you get the most out of your meditations or affirmations and feel the benefits you are seeking more quickly. The emWave and the Meditation, Prayer and Self-Help Assistant will help you develop a deeper heart connection, refine your practices and get more value out of the time and energy you put into them.
Mindplace Procyon AVS System Light and Sound Meditation Mind Machine
publisher: Mindplace
ASIN: B000X2BSJM
EAN: 0895555002032
sales rank: 38808
price: $269.00 (new)
MindPlace has been designing and building Light & Sound Mind Machines since 1988. The Procyon Audio Visual Synthesizer is our latest and most powerful light and sound machine, an evolutionary development of the Proteus concept. Its sophisticated RGB (Red Green Blue) engine is capable of generating millions of different colors, and the USB port makes uploading of your own customized sessions a snap. Fifty internal sessions provide access to a broad range of beneficial states of consciousness, and our free Procyon Editor software makes creation of new sessions easy. You can add any audio from your MP3 or CD player, PC, etc., and we provide an audio patch cable. Procyon can synthesize frequencies up to 75 Hz–another ‘best of class’ first. Whether your goal is to explore the new realms opened by full color synthesis, have complete control of your own light and sound experiences, or simply to relax with the most interesting experience possible, the Procyon is for you!
emWave PC Stress Relief System
publisher: HeartMath
ASIN: B000Q7HXZ2
EAN: 0827912062090
sales rank: 115575
price: $245.00 (new)
emWave PC is an easy-to-use software program and patented heart rhythm monitor designed to prevent, manage and reverse the negative effects of stress, anxiety, fatigue, depression and more. The system is an innovative approach to stress relief based on learning to change the heart rhythm pattern and create physiological coherence in the body. The analysis of Heart Rate Variability (HRV), or heart rhythms, is recognized as a powerful, non-invasive measure that reflects heart-brain interactions and autonomic nervous system dynamics, which are particularly sensitive to changes in the emotional state. emWave PC collects pulse data through a finger or ear sensor which plugs into your computer. The program translates the information from your heart rhythms into user friendly graphics displayed on your computer screen.
Guided Meditation CD for Stress Relief and Relaxation
publisher: Peaceworks
ASIN: 1427609829
EAN: 9781427609823
sales rank: 48252
price: $7.50 (new)
In todays world, the pace and constant bombardment of Job, Family, and environment create an opportunity for major stress to build up. We can try to relax, listen to some quiet music, but somehow we have forgotten how to turn off that buzzsaw, and unplug ourselves from our frantic world to tap into some real peace. Susan Boyes, Licensed Professional Counselor, has spent many years researching all the factors infuencing our ability to live a fulfiled and happy life. At the urging of many of her clients, she recorded this Meditation and relaxation CD to allow people to take home some of the peace they experienced in therapy. WHAT IS GUIDED MEDITATION ?? We all think we know what Meditation is.. Simple. you sit down and be very quiet, and think about stuff. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple, Why. Because most of the stuff we are likely to think about, will not help us relax, will not help us release stress, and will not help us find peace. Guided meditation means this is not simply a relaxing music CD. Susan coaches you through a series of thought excercises, a series of creative imaginative pictures. These exercises help to allow stress, and the negative feelings associated with it, to drift away, to be discarded, and replaced by positive, creative and rewarding thoughts. By working through the CD, you will find yourself becoming more relaxed and peaceful. This will promote sleep, or just an enjoyable peaceful state.
Breathe Easy CD Guided Meditations for Deep Relaxation and Stress Reduction
ASIN: B0011E2RBE
sales rank: 13724
price: $15.99 (new)
Breathe Easy, Guided Meditations CD by Eve Konstantine, MPH, CLC, A Guided Journey into Deep Relaxation and Stress Reduction: You can FEEL BETTER and BE MORE PRODUCTIVE and BE MORE RELAXED at the same time. Too little time and too much to do? Experiencing INSOMNIA or JETLAG? Let Eve Konstantine’s soothing voice gently guide you to a place of COMPLETE SERENITY. Begin to gain a sense of mastery and CALM in your life. Give this to yourself or someone you care about! MIND, BODY, and SOUL will thank you. Reach for abundant SPIRITUAL GROWTH, a HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS and a HIGHER VIBRATIONAL SELF through these simple Guided Breathing Excercises. Each CD includes: 6-page pull-out guide on how to create the best foundation for your practice. Eve’s Introduction, and three separate programs for 3, 13 and 23 minute options. Eve’s trained, soothing voice is a cornerstone of her professional method.
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Stop! Winter Blues
The winter blues, or Seasonal Affective Disorder are a serious problem for some people and having ways of coping or helping can only help if you fight this battle!
Winter Self Care Meditation
-A guided meditation for folks in Portland Oregon, to create balance and chase away the winter blues!
Ten Tips For Winter Wellness
1. Go for a walk even when the weather is really cold – your body has to work overtime to get warm and you may burn up to 50% more calories than you would on the same walk in summer! But remember, go a little slower until you get warm and keep up the hydration.
2. If you find it hard to get motivated to exercise in winter…just think of spring and how much harder it is to get back into shape rather than maintain your fitness throughout the winter.
3. Be aware of tendonitis and stress fracture if you don’t exercise in winter and expect to pick up where you left off after a whole winter with no exercise.
4. Instead of picking up a cup of hot chocolate to keep yourself warm, try a herbal beverage.
5. Gain an interest in indoor sports as opposed to cycling and jogging outdoors. Don’t forget that swimming at an indoor pool is an option for a great cardio workout!
6. The cold air and indoor heaters can dry out your skin. Make sure you drink at least 8 glasses of water each day and use moisturizers throughout winter.
7. Buy some indoor plants to soften up the dry atmosphere caused through heating. Indoor plants give off moisture and oxygen and the colours will brighten up a dull day outside.
8. Caught a cold or flu? If the infection is above the neck (nose, throat) you could be OK to complete a low intensity workout. However, if you have symptoms that are worse than an average cold (chest congestion, muscle aches), exercise will only make you worse and delay your recovery. Rest is the best medicine.
9. Wear the right clothes when exercising in winter. Polypropylene is the perfect fabric to wear underneath a tracksuit, which will provide great insulation but minimise moisture loss. Gore-Tex is a fabric used widely for providing protection from the rain and wind.
10. Feel like sitting on the couch with a video and snacking on a cold, wet day? Reach for a protein bar or packet of soy nuts instead of high energy, high fat snacks.
3 Keys To Busting The Winter Blues – LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
No, I’m not recommending that you make your own independent film this Winter. Stay with me here and it will all come to light!
Do you literally find yourself getting “sick and tired” at this time of year, and maybe a little depressed as well? You’re not alone! 78% of the North American population experiences increased fatigue, stress, illness, weight change and depression during the “blues” months of November to April.
Don’t despair! There are simple, easy ways to sail through the season with more JOY, CHEER and EASE!
Lights:
It’s no accident that the Winter holidays involve lights…,,,the Jewish Menorah, Christmas lights and candles, etc. When the days are shorter with less light, seratonin levels go down and depression levels and weight tend to go up. Studies have shown that the “winter blues” or SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is caused by less sunlight rather than temperature changes. So what’s the solution? Here are a few.
1.Get as much real daylight as you can. If you work inside and especially under fluorescent lights, take your breaks outside. Take a quick walk outside at lunch. Park a distance from your destination. Even a few minutes of being out in the daylight can make a significant difference.
2.Use full-spectrum lighting in your home and your office. I often recommend that clients replace the fluorescent lights at work with full-spectrum bulbs whenever possible. I used to get migraines almost every year starting in early November. No more! I put daylight halogen lamps in my office, living room and bedroom and….VOILA! No more migraines. The minor cost of keeping the lights a little brighter at night and in the early morning is well worth it. Whatever you do, avoid sitting in a darkened room watching TV or at the computer. Keep the lights on.
Camera (not really):
Think of your mind as a camera, as your own on-going video or movie. Our subconscious and nervous systems do not distinguish between physical reality and our imaginations. So visualize, visualize, VISUALIZE!
1.Take a few minutes each day or throughout the day to close your eyes and see the entire inside of your body full of light, every cell lighting up. Any internal or external images of light will work. See yourself at your favorite beach with sunlight drenching every inch of your body. See yourself playing tennis or any other warm weather activity on a sunny, summer day. You’re the director here. You get to be anywhere you want, doing anything you love. In your mind, fill yourself and your surroundings with light. This is POWERFUL!
2. This part is so important that it gets it’s own number. When you visualize, FEEL! Feel all the physical sensations and emotions that you would if you were really in the place or situation you are imagining….the warmth, the movement, the freedom, the contentment, the deLIGHT! Using all our physical senses and emotions creates a much more powerful physiological and psychological response to mental images.
Action (really):
Even without the “blues”, our bodies and metabolisms tend to slow down in the winter months. It’s only natural. And, of course, there’s all that Holiday eating! You know that you’re going to over-indulge at this time of year. You always do (and you’re in good company – the rest of us!)
1.Be pre-emptive. Start increasing your activity now, before the major eating begins.
Add 5 minutes to your treadmill time or any workout time. If you’re not exercising, start!
Do some side and back leg lifts while you’re standing at the stove or waiting for the microwave. (I do this compulsively now, and my thighs and behind are very grateful.)
When you come home, go up and then down and then up the stairs again…with the groceries or shopping bags.
When Holiday shopping, park at the far end of the parking lot (like you have a choice!) You’ll get more exercise and daylight.
Take a walk with the family or friends after that big holiday meal or party.
“When you get the chance to sit it out or dance, I hope you DANCE.”
2.Whatever you do, don’t compound the over-indulging with beating yourself up about it. If you’re like the rest of us, you are likely to gain a few pounds over the winter. Big deal! EnJOY yourself, and just do what you can, when you can.
A quick note about that upcoming New Year’s resolution to lose the holiday weight:
Winter is by far the worst time of year to try to lose weight. It goes counter to your body’s natural rhythms and tendencies. (Think hibernation!) Rather than setting yourself up for failure, do what you can to avoid the weight gain to begin with. Staying active before and during the Winter will set up your mind and metabolism to lose the weight more easily when Spring rolls around.
Keep your mind and thoughts LIGHT! EnJOY! Be of good CHEER, and when you want to bust the winter blues, remember…………
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!
Copyright 2006 Ahna Cleveland
Ahna Cleveland is the creator of the Opening Energy 28 Day Process, a powerful program which teaches a variety of energy healing techniques through meditation and visualization. She has been practicing and teaching these techniques for over 30 years. To learn more visit http:/www.openingenergy.com
Power Yoga: Physical Activity and Meditation
Health is the real wealth of an individual. Good health does not mean the absence of physical illness but also the lack of mental and social illness. A healthy person can properly survive and easily cope with the difficulties and stress of daily living. Incorporating regular physical activities, nutritious diet, and refraining from alcohol and cigarettes are necessary in maintaining a fit and healthy body. Yoga is a physical activity that has been used in the ancient times to alleviate health problems associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, shallow breathing, backaches, chronic illness, and many other forms of discomfort. Nowadays, Yoga has gone from a spiritual discipline practiced by many in the Far East, into a mainstream exercise routine that has been taught in many gyms around the world. Other researches suggest that yoga may promote relaxation and reduce distress.
A new form of yoga that focuses on a more fitness-based approached has been developed. It is called Power Yoga, a method closely modeled after the Ashtanga style of practice. The term Power Yoga became widely used in the mid-’90s when many yoga teachers tried new ways to make Ashtanga Yoga more accessible to the western audience. Both Power and Ashtanga Yoga focuses on strength and flexibility. The only difference between the traditional method and Power Yoga is that the latter does not require the performance of a series of poses. It took the basics of yoga and and gave it a dose of aerobics to tone the muscles, sharpen focus, and strengthen the heart.
Other known benefits of practicing Power Yoga include:
Improved strength, endurance, and stamina
Tighter abs, legs, and arms
Helps release physical tension
Helps maintain good and proper posture
Serves as a good warm up for athletes
Improves an athlete’s overall performance
Power Yoga is a very accessible exercise. To practice this new yoga method, all that is needed is a flat floor surface, a mat or towel, and enough overhead space to extend the arms. It can be performed by individuals of different ages and level of physical condition. However, not all poses should be attempted by everyone. Proper posture and alignment should always be maintained during stretch or posture to avoid injuries. These activities should be stopped when there is fatigue, pain, or dizziness. In addition, the mental component of yoga is as important as its physical activities. Concentration and meditation should not be taken for granted. Yoga should be done with an open and gentle mind when one performs yoga positions and posture. Impatience, self-criticism, and comparing oneself with others may hamper the improvement of one’s physical and mental health.
Individuals who want to engage in physical activities like yoga should consult doctors and other health professionals before taking yoga classes. Certain injuries to the wrist, back, and ankles may prevent some individuals from practicing yoga postures and positions. Furthermore, yoga should be practiced with care and precaution. Some people have reported injuries that were acquired by executing yoga postures without focus, or by attempting difficult positions without working them gradually or by not having proper supervision. Oftentimes, beginners complain of muscle soreness and fatigue after engaging in yoga. These effects may disappear with continuous practice. Yoga is a great way to strengthen the and body and improve overall health.
This Winter Blues Yoga is great for all you followers in the freezing climate of North America, Canada and Europe. Even you guys in warmer climates will still enjoy this
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Today's Meditation
This is the first meditation of the year, 2012 has so much to offer we need to remember to manifest our desires.I found this wonderful guided meditation to bring in 2012!!
2012 Meditation – Manifesting 5D SOLARA AN-RA
Happy 2012 my dearest Light tribe of Gaia! What a year it has been and what a year to come … 2012 is here at last! My guides gave me this meditation in my morning meditation today, and it felt bliss-ful — I hope it feels that way to you also. The music is by Robert Haig Coxon. For the free download and/or the written transcript, see here: www.solara.org.uk Love love love Solara An-Ra Goddess of the Light
Here is another meditation that I find helps refresh body, soul and mind…and since it is a new year it is time to send out the old to make way for the new, in ALL area’s of your life!
Brief Grounding Of An Idea: A Guided Meditation For You
Copyright 2006 Marshall House
Purpose of this Meditation
The purpose of this guided meditation is to help you to ground an idea. That is, to help an idea of your choosing to manifest. In my view, it is easy to have an idea, even a brilliant idea; it is not so easy to manifest it if our contradictory thoughts get in the way.
Instructions
Find a comfortable place, sitting or lying down, where you can be fully relaxed and open to the ideas and energy of this guided meditation. After settling down and before reading, take three long, deep breaths to calm and empty yourself.
Reading this Meditation
This guided meditation is designed for you to read aloud to yourself or to someone else. For yourself, you may find that creating an audio tape recording is particularly effective. Speed reading this meditation will not accelerate spiritual progress! In fact, speaking slowly in a monotone is beneficial when guiding this meditation, even though such an approach is generally frowned upon in public speaking.
The designation “……” indicates a pause, during which you may choose to be quiet or close your eyes and experience whatever comes to you. The …… may look awkward as you glance at the page. However, when you are reading the meditation, it serves as a reminder to slow down generally and pause at that place.
During the meditation, you will be instructed to identify an idea you want to manifest, which will then be referred to as (your idea). In place of (your idea), read or think the idea you have identified or read “your idea” if you are reading this to someone else.
The Meditation: Brief Grounding of an Idea
Breathe in your essence. Your essence is who you are. Your essence is pure and clear. …… Receive it. …… Let it flow downward through your body, through the various layers and levels of who you are. ……
Let energy flow from the spiritual layer downward through the mental layer, into the emotional layer and then into the physical layer. This is the direction for manifestation. Experience energy as it flows from the top down. ……
Anchor the energy by moving it down through the body, through these layers and levels, down to the feet. …… Linger at the feet so this magnificent energy from above becomes so familiar to the feet that you know easily when to step forward, move back, or stand still. …… Let your feet continue to vibrate so they place you exactly where you need to be, when you need to be there. ……
From your feet, follow the energy further down, into the earth, and then down into the center of the earth. …… Anchor the energy at the center. You may find it helpful to envision tying a knot in the center of the earth with a cord that flows downward with the energy. ……
Once again, open at the top to allow vibrant energy to flow into the energy field and flow downward. ……
Now, shift your attention to the bottom of your energy field and change the direction of the flow of energy. By opening at the soles of your feet and the base of your spine, you welcome up the earth�s vibration. …… Rich, thick, beautiful energy from Mother Earth flows upward. …… It flows up to support you, …… to bring the essence of the ground up to you, …… to help you know, without a doubt, that you are in the right place at the right time. ……
Align now with your life mission and higher purpose. …… Also align with your intention for the idea that you wish to manifest. …… Take all the time you need to identify the mission, purpose, and intention. …… Relax. ……
Now, name an idea that you want to manifest. …… Notice if it is solid enough to be brought into manifestation. …… Make it more solid and dense, if needed, by drawing more Mother Earth energy into it. …… As soon as you have named this idea, relax into the energy that flows from the top down. …… Relax and open. ……
Focus your attention at the top of your head. …… Envision (your idea) at the top of your head. …… Slowly, allow (your idea) to move downward, down through the layers and levels, down to the feet, and down into the center of the earth. …… Notice any resistance or heaviness or discomfort. …… Ask (your idea) if it wants to manifest in your life. Listen to the answer. ……
Rather than trying to force (your idea) to manifest, observe if (your idea) flows into the earth, easily and effortlessly. You will not benefit by trying to manipulate (your idea); instead, be in the flow. Notice and appreciate. ……
Notice if you remain grounded in this process. Notice if (your idea) is grounded, joyous, ready. If not, let it go! If so, let it go! If it wants to change, let it change.
When both you and (your idea) are joyous, (your idea) manifests in your life!
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Jeanie Marshall, Empowerment Consultant and Coach with Marshall House, produces Guided Meditations on CD albums and MP3 downloads and writes extensively on subjects related to personal development and empowerment.
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Today’s Inspirational Pictures
Today’s Inspirational Quotes
A successful person is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks that others throw at him or her. ~David Brinkley
Follow your inner moonlight. ~A. Ginsberg
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it. ~Pablo Picasso
What we are is God’s gift to us. What we become is our gift to God. ~Eleanor Powell
Today’s Decorations
Desert Angel Figurine
publisher: Online Discount Mart
ASIN: B001L46NWI
sales rank: 96820
price: $34.99 (new)
Appearing to rise from the windblown desert sand, a gentle angel folds her arms and cups her wings in reverent prayer. An earthy spiritual decoration to display with pride! Polyresin. 4 1/2 inches x 2 3/8 inches x 9 1/4 inches high.
Accents & Occasions Angel Statue, 16-Inch Tall
publisher: Napco Inc
ASIN: B002O1788K
EAN: 0099278185748
sales rank: 259785
price: $44.37 (new)
Accents & Occasions Angel Figure Statue brings a reminder of faith and blessings to your home and décor.
St. Michael The Archangel Bronze Look Statue Saint
publisher: Pacific Trading
ASIN: B000O3J9NM
EAN: 0726549071089
sales rank: 44498
price: $35.50 (new)
This statue, “St. Michael” depicts the archangel Michael entrenched in battle with Lucifer. The statue stands 15 inches tall, is 10 inches wide and 5 inches deep. Made of cold cast resin, it has a metallic bronzed finish, and has hand-painted accents, to give it the look of metal. The detail is incredible, from the individual feathers on Michael’s wings, to the look of disgust on Lucifer’s face.
Angel of Grief Monument Statue
publisher: Design Toscano
ASIN: B001QY75LQ
EAN: 0846092002993
sales rank: 17594
price: $49.95 (new)
From her delicate wings and arms to the tendrils at the nape of her neck, the detail of this exclusive, designer resin Victorian angel is amazing. Inspired by the monument that American poet and sculptor William Wetmore Story designed as an homage to his wife Emelyn, our desktop version features a raised lettered message reminding you to celebrate life. The inscription reads: “The bud was spread to show the rose our Saviour smiled the bud was closed. Anon” Desktop: 3and 1/2″Wx7and 1/2″Dx7and 1/2″H. 2 lbs.
Littlest Angel Figurine
publisher: Online Discount Mart
ASIN: B001G2GEH4
sales rank: 94296
price: $8.88 (new)
A plump-cheeked cherub settles upon her rose-petal perch, tiny wings beating as she shares the beauty of a fresh-picked tulip with her feathered companion. This darling statuette is the very image of a child’s innocence and grace, beautifully captured for lasting enjoyment. Polystone. 2 3/4 inches x 3 inches x 4 inches high.
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Today's Meditation - Basics
Today’s Meditation – Basics
Today we are doing things a little different, we have had some emails from a couple people that really really wanted to meditate but kept saying that they “could NOT shut off their brain” So we have went back to basics today to try and help with that!
We also added a technique video and some more meditation supplies. Enjoy!
Namaste! TandS
Today’s Meditation
“Just close your eyes and count your breaths,” they say. How simple can it be? “Don’t think about anything else though. Just concentrate on your breathing.” Well, anyone who has tried this “simple” meditation knows that it just isn’t that easy.
There are many obstacles to this seemingly effortless task. Our minds tend to wander naturally. If we try to completely focus on anything for more than a few seconds, random thoughts take over. And breathing is boring; let’s face it. How can you concentrate on something so mundane when there are much more interesting things racing around in your head?
A typical session might go like this: I close my eyes, sit comfortably, and begin counting. Inhale one, inhale two, inhale… “Am I doing this right? I guess so, I’m already on… oh three.” Inhale four… “Now, am I supposed to start over at one or just keep going?” Inhale one, inhale two, inhale three, inhale four. “Wow, I’m really getting the hang of this. Oops.” Inhale one, inhale two… “Did I remember to pay the phone bill? I’m sure I did. I’m really good at staying on top of my bills. Not like Susan, she’s always… Darn, I did it again.” Inhale one, inhale two…
The good news is it does get better with practice. The bad news is it can still be a struggle for experienced meditaters, especially during busy or turbulent periods in one’s life. Luckily, there is more good news. There are some specific things you can do to help you focus and reduce the frustration in your meditation practice. In this article, I would like to offer three tips to help you with your practice. They are: Observe don’t control, be compassionate, and enjoy yourself.
First, don’t force or try to control your breathing. This is a mistake that a lot of beginners make. Many inexperienced meditaters consciously or unconsciously alter their breathing in an effort to focus on it. What results is an exaggerated and often irregular breathing pattern. This can actually inhibit your meditation rather than help it.
What you want to do is just “watch” your breathing. You don’t have to exert any additional effort at all. If you just wait and observe, you will breathe. Then, you can count. Of course, we all know this but many people still find themselves forcing it. If you catch yourself controlling your breaths, just gently remind yourself that it’s not necessary and then wait for the next breath to come naturally.
This brings me to the next tip, compassion. In this case I mean for yourself in your meditation practice. As we’ve been discussing, it’s not an easy thing to do to concentrate on one’s breath. It’s very important not to scold yourself when your mind wanders or you catch yourself controlling your breathing. If you think about it, the time you would spend reprimanding yourself for breaking your focus is just more time away from your meditation. It is best to softly bring yourself back to your practice as soon as you notice you’re wavering. Don’t get down on yourself and start thinking, “I can’t do this. This is never going to work for me.” These negative thoughts do nothing to help your practice and waste valuable time. Be compassionate. Just brush it off and return to your meditation.
Another way to look at these wanderings is to realize that they are an important part of your progression. Meditation is a skill. And like most skills, it requires practice. A baseball player doesn’t step into the batter’s box for the first time and start hitting home runs. He makes mistakes and corrections, and improves over time. He can then gauge his progress by the reduction of errors. Even after he is an experienced batsman, he will still strike out more often than he would like. But his hits should increase as well.
In your meditation practice, your mind will likely wander more in the beginning. But don’t give up. It will get better. Just like the baseball player, you will realize fewer mistakes over time and you will learn to recover from them more quickly. Sure, you will still have challenges and even slumps from time to time but you will also have more successes.
The final tip I would like to offer is to find enjoyment in your practice. Even though it may be tough at times, daily meditation can greatly enhance your life. Don’t rate yourself and expect to progress or improve to a particular degree or within a particular time frame. Unlike baseball, mediation is a life-long experience. Remember, this is your time. Let it be your oasis not a chore. No matter what else is going on in your life, your meditation time can be your escape. As a Zen master once said, “It’s just you and your breath and then it’s just your breath.” Breathe in, breathe out, and forget about the world around you. Even when you’re busy or preoccupied with some problem, even if you can only find ten or fifteen minutes to be alone with your breath, enjoy it.
I hope these tips will help you to enhance your meditation experience. They have certainly proved to be invaluable in my own practice over the years. Of course I still struggle from time to time with the very same issues we’ve discussed here. But through observing rather than controlling, being compassionate to myself when I falter, and enjoying my special time alone; I have made my life fuller and happier.
Meditation Basics
As it says in the introduction, this is a portion of ”On Solid Ground – A Practical Look at an Ancient Practice” that I could not include due to the size of the file. In any event, I decided to release it as a single. Mediation skills can be a great asset in your personal and spiritual life. Relaxation techniques are used extensively in several ways to impove our standard of living. This is my take on the basics of meditation. I hope you enjoy it! Adrian.
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Meditation Kit: Traditional Tools to Awaken the Soul
publisher: Mandala Publishing, published: 2007-04-25
ASIN: 1932771948
EAN: 9781932771947
sales rank: 957551
price: $22.54 (new), $22.54 (used)
This kit offers easy-to-use daily tools to support personal spiritual practice. Ideal for both long-term personal use and gift-giving, Meditation Kit includes a brass bell, an incense and incense holder, a sandalwood chanting mala and silk cloth, an achman cup and spoon (for purification of the hands and body prior to meditation), and a tilak, or sacred clay. There is also a CD with chanted mantras, a 28-page guide to mantra meditation, and even a deck of worship cards full of rich, traditional art and ancient Sanskrit prayers (and translations). This revised edition, designed for both the novice and the experienced practitioner, includes eight new meditation cards to help guide the seeker to the desired state of awareness, relaxation, and inner peace.
Buckwheat Zafu and Zabuton Meditation Cushion Set (2pc), Burgundy
publisher: ZafuStore
ASIN: B000VR0F7U
sales rank: 56329
price: $87.95 (new)
Our zafu is a round traditional meditation cushion with pleated sides. The cover is made of cotton twill fabric. The zafu is stuffed with buckwheat hulls and is adjustable with zipper opening. All our zafus are double-stitched for extra strength and come with a carrying handle. Each zafu is approximately 14″ in diameter and 7″ in height and and weight 7 lbs. The zabuton is filled with natural kapok. The kapok is packed to provide solid support, and yet is soft and comfort. The outer cover is made of cotton twill fabric and has a zipper along one length so that it can be easily removed and washed. Inside the cover, the kapok is enclosed in a casing. Each zabuton is approximately 30″ long by 28″ wide and may fits people up to 5′ 10″ tall.
RUDRAKSHA WRIST MALA w/ Anahata Chakra Mala Bag ~ India Yoga Meditation Prayer Beads
publisher: Shambala Shop
ASIN: B00474OOV6
sales rank: 2743
price: $13.95 (new)
OM YOGA MEDITATION SHAWL ~ India Yoga Accessories ~ 25″ x 72″
publisher: Shambala Shop
ASIN: B004RV2QX2
sales rank: 147630
price: $26.00 (new)
Buckwheat Zafu, Zabuton and Support Meditation Cushions Set (4Pc), Dark Navy
publisher: ZafuStore
ASIN: B000GL4KG8
sales rank: 187534
price: $112.95 (new)
Our zafu is a round traditional meditation cushion with pleated sides. The cover is made of cotton twill fabric. The zafu is stuffed with buckwheat hulls and is adjustable with zipper opening. All our zafus are double-stitched for extra strength and come with a carrying handle. Each zafu is approximately 14″ in diameter and 7″ in height and and weight 7 lbs. The zabuton is filled with natural kapok. The kapok is packed to provide solid support, and yet is soft and comfort. The outer cover is made of cotton twill fabric and has a zipper along one length so that it can be easily removed and washed. Inside the cover, the kapok is enclosed in a casing. Each zabuton is approximately 30″ long by 28″ wide and may fits people up to 5′ 10″ tall. The square support cushion is designed to tip your zafu a bit forward or to be placed under a knee or ankle. The outer cover is made of cotton twill fabric. Each support cushion is 14″ long by 14″ wide and is stuffed with natural kapok batting. The small support cushion is for use as a leg or hand support. The outer cover is made of cotton twill fabric. Each support cushion is 14″ long by 8″ wide and is stuffed with natural kapok batting.
Golden Bodhi Travel Altar Box
ASIN: B001N9IY14
sales rank: 94362
price: $26.95 (new)
The beautiful hand gilded leaf that graces the top of this box is a bodhi leaf, the Buddhist symbol for pure and boundless wisdom. Open the box and an assortment of enlightening treasures can be found including an herbal Buddha, greeting scarf, votive, herbal mala, nag champa incense and burner
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Today's Meditation - Relaxation
Today’s Meditation – Relaxation
Today’s quotation:
The road to happiness lies in two simple principles: find
what interests you and that you can do well, and put your whole soul into it—every bit of energy and ambition and natural ability you have.
John D. Rockefeller III
Meditation and Relaxation
In today’s world people are just go go go and often do not take to breathe, de-stress, and relax! This is even worse through the holiday season!
So today I am focusing on meditations on relaxation as well as relaxation techniques as everyone deserves a break each day even if it is only for a couple of minutes!
If you’re thinking meditation means twisting your body into an uncomfortable position and uttering “oohs” and “omms” for an hour, guess again.
Any repetitive action can be a source of meditation, says Herbert Benson, MD, author of The Relaxation Response and director emeritus of Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine in Chestnut Hill, Mass.
This includes walking, swimming, painting, knitting — any activity that helps keep your attention calmly in the present moment.
When you catch yourself thinking about your job, your relationship or your lifelong to-do list, experts say to simply let the thought escape, and bring your mind back the repetition of the activity. Try it for just 5 to 10 minutes a day and watch stress levels drop.
There are many meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques that you can learn to use to promote relaxation and relieve stress. The deeper and slower that you breathe the more relaxed and sedated you will become. This is the basis of Meditations!
Sleeping with the window open will help the air to circulate in your bedroom and fill your lungs with fresh air. Relaxation techniques will help your body to wind down and prepare for the sleep cycle.
Try this meditation technique when you first get into bed:
1.Take a deep breath.
2.Breathe in through your nose and visualize the air moving down to your stomach.
3.As you breathe in again silently count to four.
4.Purse your lips as you exhale slowly.
5.This time count silently to eight.
6.Repeat this process six to ten times.
The results of this breathing technique are immediate. You will feel your shoulders and arms relaxing. Your chest will feel less constricted and you will feel less stress and tension.
Practice this breathing technique on a daily basis so that it becomes a natural routine for you and helps to induce natural sleep.
As well as using breathing techniques to encourage natural sleep you can try several relaxation exercises. The goal is to relax your mind and let your body unwind and surrender to sleep.
Try the following relaxation exercise/meditation before you get into bed:
1.Lay on your back on the floor with your feet slightly apart, your hands by your sides, and your palms turned upward.
2.Close your eyes and concentrate on every part of your body.
3.Begin at the top of your head and work your way down to your toes.
4.Start by feeling your forehead tense, then your eyes, face, and jaw.
5.Tense and release each muscle group, such as your shoulders and neck.
6.Give attention to each area of your body from the top of your head, down through the trunk of your body, down along your legs, and ending at the tip of your toes.
7.Stay in this relaxed condition for a few minutes. Concentrate on your breathing and let all worry and stress dissipate from your mind and body. Make sure that your breathing comes from deep in your stomach and flows slowly and evenly.
8.Stretch slowly before standing.
The above exercise will tell your body and mind that it is okay to settle down, leaving behind thoughts of worry, fear, and stress.
There are many more techniques and exercises available to promote deep breathing and relaxation. You will have to find what method works best for you.
Your goal is to recognize that deep breathing and concentrated relaxation are tools available for you to achieve natural sleep as well are the tools of MOST meditations.
Is your mind too talkative to meditate?
Try creating a peaceful visualization, or “dreamscape.” To start, simply visualize anything that keeps your thoughts away from current tensions. It could be a favorite vacation spot, a fantasy island, that penthouse in New York City — or something “touchable,” like the feel of your favorite silk robe or cozy sweater.
The idea is to take your mind off your stress, and replace it with an image that evokes a sense of calm. The more realistic your daydream — in terms of colors, sights, sounds; even touch and feel — the more relaxation you’ll experience. And with deep relaxation comes meditations like the one I have below!!
Meditation to Relax
This meditation is to allow the mind to relax
To relax the mind
We need to let go of stresses
That is causing friction within
As we begin to relax the mind
Try to visualize
That you are sitting on the banks of a stream
And I am a peaceful observer
And the stream is flowing with the thoughts in my mind
Some positive some negative
Some necessary some unnecessary
But I relax
And just watch the thoughts flow by
Like a stream
I watch these thoughts
And I realize that I am separate from them
And I am relaxed knowing that
I just let them flow by
And do not get attached to the thoughts
Sitting on the bank of the river
Like an observer
I can experience a deep relaxation
For I do not need to worry
About each and every thought in my mind
I let the negative thoughts pass
And enjoy the positive ones
And I am the observer of my mind
And as I am the observer
I choose to relax with positive feelings
And the more these relaxed feelings in my heart
I notice the gradual change of thoughts
The change from the polluted negative stream
To a clear flowing stream of positive thoughts
Thoughts such as that I am relaxed and peaceful
No matter what thoughts are in my mind
Or in the mind of the others
For I am a relaxed peaceful observer
Calm concentrated detached
Today’s Affirmations:
The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. ~Attributed to both Jim Goodwin and Sydney J. Harris
Sometimes it’s important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it’s essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow. ~Douglas Pagels, These Are the Gifts I’d Like to Give to You
The mark of a successful man is one that has spent an entire day on the bank of a river without feeling guilty about it. ~Author Unknown
I give myself permission to relax
I am at peace
I am meditation
I trust in the process of life
I release the stress of the day
I am relaxation
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Meditation - Comfort
Meditation – Comfort
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lava Meditation Feather Filled Pillow
List Price: $94.99 Price: $39.99
Features:
Feather filled pillow
Durable 100% polyester cover with feather fill
Add elegant style to your home decor with this decorative throw pillow
Spot clean only
Made in the USA
Sealy Embody Meditation Latex Mattress Set
*NOTE* This IS a REGULAR Bed!! I have included it for people who meditate in their bedroom!! Also many Reiki Masters/Guided Meditation Masters will buy the TWIN version of this bed for the comfort of their clients!!
Features:
Meditation latex mattress
Emobody collection
Available in Twin, Twin XL, Full, Full XL, Queen, King or California King sizes
Smooth quilt top
4″ SMART Latex™
Interlock system
FR integrated heavy kit
Body Climate® by Polartec®
7″ HD laminated poly core
Contrasting fabric with side pocket attachment
10 year full manufacturer warranty, 20 year pro-rated warranty
Latex Foam Be of sound mind and body. Be a healthy sleeper. Embody latex foam mattresses feel as good as they are good for you. Embody latex feels more familiar than memory foam, yet different from anything you’ve ever felt. It uniquely contours to your body while giving you one-of-a-kind pushback support, allowing you to feel like you’re sleeping “on” the mattress as opposed to the “in” the mattress feeling of memory foam. Embody delivers a healthy sleep surface under you and a healthy sleep environment around you. Healthy-minded souls, your latex foam mattress has arrived.
While Embody latex mattresses are designed with progressive new foams, they also adhere to a set of beliefs. Beliefs that led not only to a healthy sleep surface, but also a healthy room environment.
Like us, mattresses need to breathe. Embody latex mattresses use a proprietary design to allow air to flow through the foam. This design allows for endlessly more breathability and cooler, more comfortable rest.
Moving air is good air. To build a healthy rest environment, Embody latex mattresses feature Body Climate fabrics by Polartec®. These high performance fabrics move air in, out and around the mattress all night, regulating the temperature. Combined with the design of the foam, the mattress surface is up to five times more breathable than other latex foam mattresses.
Sleep dry, sleep healthy. Embody latex also features special performance fabrics by Polartec® that wick away moisture. Keeping the surface dry. And, in turn, healthy.
Cleaner air is better air. Fresh air is about the only thing anyone wants to breathe in their bedroom. That’s why Embody latex foams are free of CFCs and other ozone-depleting chemicals.
There’s no room for allergens in your room. These latex mattresses are also anti-microbial and resist dust mites, allergens and microbes. And, unlike other latex foams, only Sealy latex foam materials are washed three times before placing them in a mattress.
The simple joy of pure foam. Embody latex mattresses are foam from top to bottom. Because anything that does this much good should be kept pure.
Embody latex foam mattresses come in four different styles and start at $1999. The higher you go in the line, the more latex foam there is to love. In short, “more of the good stuff.”
Relaxso Zafu Meditation Cushion
List Price: $39.95 Price: $35.95
A traditional style of yoga / meditation cushion with a convenient handle, our zafu is a round cushion with pleated sides to support human body during meditation in different sitting positions such as lotus, half-lotus or Burmese style. It is a perfect bolster for stretching the back, and converts almost any chair into a tilt seat for autonomous sitting. Amazing balance & support for yoga, Pilates or Zen practice.
Filled with hypo-allergenic buckwheat hulls, which mold to the shape of your body, yet are resilient. Relaxso Zafu is the philosophy and practice of aligning mood, awareness for mental spiritual and corporeal health, as well as the development of human potential. Embark on meditative travel of the mind/body with convenient carry handle and hidden zippered opening, so you can add or remove stuffing to customize your cushion.
Features:
Cushion
Available in several colors
Support human body during meditation in different sitting positions such as lotus, half-lotus or Burmese style
Promote comfortable in any particular moment of existence and meditation
Buckwheat hull’s hypo-allergenic nature filled can allow constant air circulation through it for better comfort support
Amazing balance and support for yoga, Pilates or Zen practice
WaiLana Zafu Meditation Cushion
List Price: $39.95 Price: $33.44
Wai Lana is the most popular yoga teacher in the world today. Look at one of her shows and you will quickly understand why. Entertaining, informative, lively and yet serene – it’s hard for viewers not to get hooked on Wai Lana Yoga. Beautifully produced, the shows are shot on location from the world-famous coastlines of Hawaii and California to the spectacular red rock deserts of Sedona. The shows feature beautiful, relaxing soundtracks of original music by Wai Lana. Wai Lana Yoga has captured a loyal public television audience around the country.
Features:
Cushion
Available in Purple, Black or Blue colors
Material: 100% Cotton
Provides a comfortable seat for meditation
Can also be used for support in various poses
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Ironman Fitness Day Spa Salon and Massage Table
List Price: $374.49 Price: $337.04 & Free Shipping
Features:
Includes massage table with auto-adjust armrests, headrest, neck rest, and deluxe carry bag
Color: White
Wood material: European beechwood
Stable and durable
Intelli-adjust side armrests and oversized spa table legs
Extra thick foam padding
PU leather upholstery
Ten adjustable incline levels for backrest
Adjustable knee raise is perfect for pedicure work
Intelli-adjust side armrests are perfect for manicure work
Armrests can be removed easily for massage body work
Reiki Panels allow easy access for facial work
Excellent Meditation Table
Eight level table height adjustment
Patented cradle lock system
Adjustable aluminum headrest
Luggage style soft touch carrying grips
Extra comfortable 2.75″ multi layer foam with CPAI-74 flame retardant standard
Folds for storage
Assembly required
Specifications:
Incline system ranges up to 60°
Work weight capacity: 600 lbs
Static weight capacity: 2400 lbs
List Price: $339.00 Price: $239.00 & Free Shipping
Features:
Mesh black finish
Black metal frame
Reclines and swivels
Assembly required
Moe’s Home Collection Senso Chair in Dark Brown
List Price: $1,288.29 Price: $991.99 & Free Shipping
Features:
Color: Dark Brown
Rocking / Tension seat
Meditation or relaxing
Luxurious statement piece
Offers slight tension
Split leather with stainless steel frame
Creating a truly relaxing occasional chair that may be used in any area of your home
List Price: $465.75 Price: $311.00 & Free Shipping
*NOTE*This chair is considered an OUTDOOR chair, but I have friends who do use it for meditation as well as hold evening meditations outside and these chairs are PERFECT for that!!! These chairs are also available in other sizes and prices!
The Eustachio Relax cushion provides comfort for this stylish lounger. A great addition to any garden or patio, the Relax lounger provides a unique alternative to the traditional lounge. Modern and colorful, the wicker lounger is also available in a wide array of colors.
Designed by: Chiaramonte/Marin
Please Note: Emu cushions may ship separately from furniture
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They have also been featured in many European magazines such as Home Magazine (France), Grazia (Italy), Vogue (Germany), AD (Germany, Italy), Wallpaper (UK), Elle Décor (Italy), and Marie Claire Maison (France). This April saw Emu’s second year designing the Aria Terrace at The Gray Hotel in Milan. The Alveo, Isis, Delta and Luxor lines from the Emu Wicker Collection were used this year to enhance the outdoor terrace. Despite all this success, Emu continues to reinvent outdoor design with reinterpretations of classic models and materials.
LumiSource Saucer Chair in Black / Green
List Price: $345.00 Price: $217.35 & Free Shipping
This is my PERSONAL Fave type of Meditation chair!!!
This colorful plush chair adds a modern flair to casual seating. The Saucer Chair is great for your teen or dorm room! Comfortable padding with plush upholstery over sturdy wood frame gives a vibrant, fun excuse to sit and relax!
Features:
Chair
Saucer collection
Color: Black / Green
Sturdy wood frame
Comfortable padding with plush upholstery
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Meditation Supplies
Meditation Supplies
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Since we are putting up meditations weekly (Soon to be every other day) We thought we should do a post on Meditation Supplies! This first post will be of gongs, art, timers etc. We will have another post up today for cushions, tables, chairs etc. For some this helps them enjoy the meditations when they are comfortable or surrounded by “spiritual” things!
Design Toscano Meditation Grotto of Sorrento Garden Statue in Stone
List Price: $261.25 Price: $188.99 & Free Shipping
This timeless, European-style grotto creates an instant, “destination spot” for meditation. At 10″ deep and nearly a yard tall , our substantial Toscano exclusive is cast in 42 lbs. of quality designer resin with a textured faux stone finish, promising to showcase any sculpture’s true beauty. Sculptures sold separately. Accommodates sculptures up to two feet tall.
One Review Said “This piece was well represented in its description and accompanying picture. It is high quality, well priced and maintains the true essence for an outside grotto. The Tuscan style grotto connotes both beauty and a spiritual splendore and reverence”
Features:
Garden statue
Stone finish
Quality designer resin construction
Design Toscano exclusive
Windsor Vanguard Meditation I by Unknown
List Price: $74.99 Price: $59.90 & Free Shipping!
Special Features
Style: Abstract
Primary Color: Yellow
Secondary Color: Orange
Part of 2-piece coordinating art set
Windsor Vanguard Meditation II by Unknown
List Price: $74.99 Price: $59.49 & Free Shipping
List Price: $202.19 Price: $151.64 & Free Shipping
Features:
Desk gong
Bronze gong with a traditional chou gong bullseye design
Accented with a contemporary black ash wood stand
Table top gong makes a wonderful display in any home or office
1 year warranty
Dimensions: 12″ H x 10″ W x 12″ D
Woodstock Chimes Psalm 23 Meditation Wind Chime
List Price: $254.65 Price: $190.99 & Free Shipping
Features:
Wind chime
Classic chime comes with Psalm 23 laser-engraved on the windcather
Oriental Furniture Meditation Folding Room Divider in Honey
List Price: $231.40 Price: $178.00 & Free Shipping
This intriguing new screen is very versatile. The Meditation Folding Room Divider comes on wheels for easy mobility. The two panels are varying widths to ensure proper folding of the screen. This is a great choice for those who need a room divider that they can bring from room to room or from one location to another within a room without the struggle of having to lift and carry it.
Features:
Crafted from durable, lightweight Scandinavian Spruce, using Asian style mortise & tenon joinery
Shade is strong; fiber reinforced pressed pulp rice paper
Allows diffused light, yet provides complete privacy
Panels fold for easy portability and storage
Screen assembly requires only five wheels
Check out the other 3 finishes we have available for this design: Black, Natural, and Rosewood
Dimensions:
Left panel measures 20.25″ W, right panel measures 22.75″ W
Panels are 61″ H on wheels
Please note when ordering multiple room dividers, finishes may vary
Kenroy Home Meditation Indoor Tabletop Fountain in Natural Slate and Copper
List Price: $300.00 Price: $180.00 & Free Shipping!
Features:
Tabletop fountain
Meditation Collection
Natural slate and copper finish
On/off line switch
Indoor rated only
Stones included
4″ H candle
Novica Meditating Warrior Mask
List Price: $87.09 Price: $66.99 & Free Shipping
The Salomon Ruiz Goin Artisan Collection is brought to you by Novica in Association with National Geograhic. This beautiful piece was handcrafted by Salomon Ruiz Goin in Peru. An artisan story card will be included with your purchase. Pausing in reflection before heading into battle, the “Meditating Warrior” displays a lavish mixture of color and design. Closing his eyes in solemn contemplation, he savors a stolen moment of peace in the midst of war. A vibrant Moche piece for the eclectic décor. Salomon Ruiz is a self-taught artist who has developed an innovative style influenced by the ancient Vicus, Moche, and Nazca cultures. Ruiz fashions his ceramic pieces by hand and fires them at high temperatures. Finally, he painstakingly paints each one in vivid colors and applies clear enamel, which enhances and protects the finish. ; About the Artist: Salomon Ruiz Goin; “I am a self-taught artist, dedicating myself to ceramics and craftmaking since my youth. I specialize in masks influenced by the Vicus, Moche, and Nazca cultures. I focus largely on the mix of form and color; despite a lack of formal training I have created a unique, personal style. I try to always remember my roots, while also learning from my readings and travels. Everyday I hope to improve myself, and achieve a style that is both gratifying for me and for those who are interested in my work. Now that I know my art will reach many people, I dedicate all my efforts and emotion into creating pieces that will resonate in your hearts and minds. Thank you. Ruiz uses a unique process in which he first shapes the piece by hand from clay. After firing it at a temperature of 1832°F, he applies bright enamels and gilt. The finished piece is then bathed in a coat of clear enamel, which protects and enhances the vivid and expressive use of color.
Features:
Mask
Ceramic construction
Lavish mixture of color and design
Closing eyes in solemn contemplation
Painstakingly paints each one in vivid colors and applies clear enamel
Hand crafted artisan quality
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