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Other Methods
Kinhin - Walking Meditation Print E-mail

by Franz Metcalf.

Franz Metcalf

Perhaps you envision meditation as something completely peaceful and still. Not always. Meditation is a tool for calming and concentrating the mind any time, any place. Sitting meditation comes first because it's easiest, but there are other kinds. One of the most important is walking. Now that you've tried sitting, try kinhin, a Zen form of walking meditation.

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Finger Meditations Mudras Print E-mail

Gertrud Hirschi

by Gertrud Hirschi. Meditation, as I understand and practice it, has become an indispensable aid in my life. I recharge my inner batteries and solve my problems, make decisions, get advice and comfort, refine my character traits, mobilize my immune forces, develop visions for the future -- and seek my connection with the Divine. We can use meditation for everything.
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Meditation Through Dance Print E-mail

by Iris J. Stewart.

Iris J. Stewart

Dance as liturgy or ritual has always been a way to honor the sacred, the mystery, turning into the spiral of life and the universal, the ever-present flow of the Divine force. It has profound implications for healing, psychotherapy, spiritual growth, and the full unfolding of human potential.

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Control of the Body Print E-mail

Ernest Wood

by Ernest Wood. Relaxation and muscle balance are necessary to the practices of concentration and meditation so that (1) the body may not be injured by the mental efforts and (2) the mental work may not be spoiled by bodily discomfort. Third, we have to remember that bodily attitudes are associated with states of feeling, such as lying down with sleep, and kneeling with prayer.
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Awareness Tune-Up Print E-mail

by John Holland.

John HollandThere have been many books written on spiritual unfoldment and developing one's awareness. I recommend that you research and experiment to find out what really works for you. The following techniques have worked for me and have...

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Active Meditation Print E-mail

by Tobin Blake.

Tobin BlakeHave you ever noticed the way figure skaters move in flow with their music? If you watch carefully, you will notice that the best skaters are those who just let go and focus completely on the present state of their body. Other top athletes must also exercise this same type of meditation in order to compete at the peak of their abilities. They may not call it meditation, but that's what it is.

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Aura Meditations for Everyday Life Print E-mail

by Cynthia Sue Larson.

Cynthia Sue LarsonMany studies have shown the benefits of meditation to be real and profound. Simply by meditating, people have been able to reduce the amount of stress they feel in their lives, alleviate physical pain, deepen awareness, relax muscle tension, improve mind-body coordination, achieve a sense of peace and joy, see more possibilities, and even reduce biological age.

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Taming the Monkey-Mind Print E-mail

by John Cianciosi.

John CianciosiAlthough there are many different approaches to meditation, using a great variety of techniques, all meditation methods share some basic characteristics and work in similar ways. The fundamental requirement in meditation is that we find some way to manage the monkey mind so that we can start training it.

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Meditation... Express Style Print E-mail

by Nancy L. Butler-Ross and Michael Suib.

Nancy L. Butler-RossMichael SuibMany of us know that a few moments of connecting with our inner resources can have dramatic and healthy effects in restoring a sense of balance to a hectic day. But who has the luxury of spending 45 minutes to one hour...

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Creating a Peaceful Mind Print E-mail

by Dagsay Tulku Rinpoche.

Dagsay Tulku RinpocheBuddhists believe that all our actions are dependent on our state of mind. A mind that is not well controlled is liable to cause a great deal of harm to itself and others, while a peaceful mind creates a comfortable atmosphere for itself and everyone around.

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