From Relaxation to Meditation
Purpose And Effects Of Relaxation:
A purpose of relaxation is to reduce the effects of stress. Stress can cause
imbalances of all the chakras/auras. Physiologically stress can cause problems
literally from head to toe: headaches; visual disturbances; cardiovascular
changes; respiratory changes; depression and other mental health changes(i.e.
poor concentration); eating changes; gastrointestinal changes; musculoskeletal
changes; neurological changes.
Short term effects of relaxation include:
decreased respiratory rate; decreased heart rate; increased regularity of heart
rate; improved circulation; feeling of well being. Long term effects from
regular periods of relaxation can include; balancing chakras/auras and
resolution of physical symptoms of any/all body systems.
Purpose of meditation:
Meditation has two basic purposes. These are forward spiritual
development(spiritual psychic healing) and balancing of chakras/energy
field(mental psychic healing) which can cause decreased physical plane
symptoms.
The effects of meditation:
increased psychic development; movement toward energy balance; physical body
symptom relief at a deeper level than relaxation.
How does relaxation differ from a meditative state?
This can be a difficult question to answer. I view the states as part of a
spectrum from the usual waking state to the meditative state with the relaxed
state being in between the 2( we will not discuss the sleeping states at this
point). Relaxation and meditation generally appear similar to the observer. The
participant has a softer tone to the muscles in a meditative state. The eyelids
are not usually closed as tightly and may open during the meditative state. The
breathing rate is slower in a meditative state. A key physical indicator is that
the core body temperature decreases about one degree Fahrenheit during
meditation. For the participant, s/he will sense the meditative when it occurs.
Relaxation methods:
Methods vary to obtain relaxation. Whatever works cleanly to reach quietude is
helpful. The use of alcohol or drugs may obtain an initial sense of relaxation.
However, these methods overall create more phlegm pathogen for the
chakras/auras and so do not have long term benefits.
Now onto specific techniques.
1.Aromatherapeutic technique is the diffusing of relaxing essential oil,
such as lavender, in combination with a slow breathing period. You may
simply place a few drops of the oil in your hands. Rub your hands
together a few times. Then bring your hands to your face and breathe
deeply. You may also use a UL approved plug-in diffuser or a
diffuser machine.
2.Hydrotherapy is the use of warm water to relax the body, usually with a
bath. This method is very easily combined with the aromatherapeutic
technique.
3.Energy-based movement techniques such as hatha yoga, natural chi
movement, qi gong, tai chi. Please consult your local listings for classes.
4.Progressive muscle relaxation
Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.
Breathe in and out slowly through you nose(as you are able)
Beginning with your feet and working up to your head, alternately tense
and relax the muscle groups of your body. Pay particular attention to
your back and abdominal area.
After completing the muscle groups of your body, perform deep
breathing for 2-20 minutes.
Meditative methods:
Meditation is approached from two basic perspectives.
One viewpoint searches
for blankness of the mind.
The other approach works to create the meditative
state by focus on a point, figure, idea.
Both methods incorporate many of the same procedures:
Sit in a comfortable position which provides an erect spinal column.
Breathe
slowly.
Inspiration must equal expiration. Ideally, you should breathe through
the nose only.
Attempt to bring the inspiration down through to an expansion
of the abdominal cavity. As well, on expiration push that air out from the
abdominal area.
With the zen-like approach, you clear out the mind until a blankness or
emptiness is present(I know it doesn’t make sense to have an emptiness present
but try it, please).
At the beginning of your efforts, it will be difficult to
obtain this effect. As you practice, it will come to you easier and stay longer.
The other general approach is to focus your gaze on an object or envision
an object/shape/color to bring your mind and body to a meditative state. As
with the blank screen perspective, it will be difficult to focus at all at the
beginning.
The simplicity of the meditative process is a significant reason for its
effectiveness in moving one forward at all levels. This aspect of mental psychic
healing can do it all.
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