Friday, March 30, 2018

How To Use A Guided Meditation Course

By Barbara Clark


While there are many different ways in which to relax, one of the most common is to meditate. In doing so, it can be easy to locate and use an online Guided meditation course. In some cases, these courses are secular based while there are newer Christian offerings which are based in scripture.

Whether focusing on Christian meditation offered by some churches, or a more secular aspect, the objective is the same. In most cases, the objective is to clear and calm the mind of any negative or pre-occupying thoughts. Most often, individuals involved in the practice sit for anywhere from twenty minutes to an hour or more. While most often the practice is used to clear the mind, there are others whom use the practice to focus on a particular area of life.

The most commonly used form of meditation is that of the Eastern yogic style. In this practice, individuals are taught how to clear and calm the mind in order to create and maintain a joyful attitude. While one of the most common forms, most all forms use the same framework which allows an individual to clear the mind to either calm the body, or to focus on a specific area of life.

As with other practices, the beginning phases of the practice often include stretching and relaxation techniques. After which, practitioners generally sit or lie down in a comfortable position. During the process, breathing and counting techniques are often used such as counting backwards from 100 to 1. While doing so, practitioners work to eliminate any thoughts.

It is essential that an individual meditate in an area that is free of clutter and noise and without distraction. As such, it is important that all electronic devices be turned off, or better yet, absent during practice. Otherwise, it can often be difficult to maintain a calm and clear mind.

Whether sitting in a class, listening to an audio or watching a video course at home or sitting in nature, focus is the key to successful meditation. In most cases, individuals are taught to relax and focus on a favorite place, then count backwards from 100 to 1 before beginning a session. In doing so, the individual can easily clear the mind in order to enhance the meditative process.

Individuals whom meditate on a regular basis often report having far less stress than others. In fact, the practice has been shown to lower blood pressure and alleviate stress. As a result, there have been some individuals whom after having began an ongoing regiment of meditation have been able to eliminate the need for prescription medication after having checked with a health care provider.

Whether at home, work, a center or in a natural setting, the practice has been shown to have positive effects on body, mind and soul. Whether using a free guided audio or video meditation source, or simply sitting still and letting thoughts escape, it can be a practice which promotes overall happiness and well being.




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