Meditation

Relax and Recharge Completely

2010-03-03T18:18:05Z

Regular relaxation is essential for a long stress free life and personal effectiveness.

Here are some techniques suggested by Brian Tracy for relaxing physically that are used by the most successful and highest paid people in America.

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What Makes Qigong a Powerful Stress Management Technique?

2009-07-13T09:57:42Z

Qigong (chee-gung), an ancient Chinese system of slow-motion exercise that concentrates on flowing movements and breathes meditation is widely used as an effective stress management technique.

Qi means " life, force, energy", and gong means "work, a skill of practice".

Qigong releases the flow of Qi energy throughout the body. When this energy becomes blocked you become ill, our state of inner homeostasis and balance is destroyed.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, qigong wards off illness. And stress is well known to danger harmful to your health. In fact 75-90 % of all physician visits are for stress-related ailments.

Thoroughly in the tranquil state that comes with Qi gong practice, the mind and body of the person begin to rest. And like other practices that bring mind and body together, qigong is widely used to counteract and reduce the stress - person becomes calmer and more positive in the attitude for own self and others, and improves the health in general.

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6 CDs for Relaxation and Stress Relief

2009-02-08T15:33:16Z

A Day Without Rain by Enya

Her beautiful, ethereal voice over the gentle orchestration makes Enya a favorite for stress reduction. The calm pace of the music, with romantic and pastoral themes, is perfect for someone wanting soothing music for more active listening, rather than mere ambiance. Fill up a bubble bath and throw on some Enya, and the day’s stress will seem like a distant memory.

Best of Silk Road, by Kitaro

This is a great mix of soothing, but energizing music that's perfect for stress relief! The synthesized instrumentation gives it an eastern feel that’s perfect for yoga practice. Light some candles, burn some incense, and feel the tension leave your body!

In My Time, by Yanni

For soothing tension, this is one of the best albums I’ve heard. The songs are beautifully played on the piano with orchestral backup, no vocals. You can use the music to add some soothing color to your drive to work, transforming your commute into a special experience and making road rage a thing of the past. These songs have a calming, contemplative, uplifting quality that’s great for stress reduction.

Monkey Business by The Black-Eyed Peas

I know, it’s not your typical relaxation music. But this high-energy hip-hop mix transforms the task of cleaning into a fun, high-energy activity more akin to a party than a chore. Feel the tension leaving your body while you create a more nurturing environment to come home to, both worthy stress-management goals. What I love about these tunes is that their subtle nuances mixed with a high-energy beat make them seem to get better with repeated listenings.

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

Studies show that listening to classical music while eating causes people to eat less, savor their food more, digest more easily and attain other health benefits. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons is one of my very favorites to savor over dinner.

Use Creative Visualization To Create a Business

2009-02-07T10:56:12Z

We spend a big majority of our lives working.And for many women work is an important source of stress as well.

For most, the work environment has a direct correlation to their overall happiness. For this reason it’s important to work in a place or career that uplifts your wellbeing instead of causing you burnout

Creative visualization essentially requires you to visualize whatever it is you want to create in your life. The science behind it is the law of attraction. You manifest your reality with positive focus and intention.

Take Action:

1. Think about and write down all the details of the business you want.

Here are a few questions to begin building the picture of your new business:

- Where is it located? - What will you do at business? - What types of people will you work with? How much money will you make?

2. Believe you already work there. The more you focus on that image the more familiar it becomes making it feel like it’s already true. Keep at it until you firmly believe this dream business is achievable. Eventually it won’t be a dream-it will be reality.

Saying things out loud make them feel true. For example: “I’m so glad I have the business I’ve always wanted! I make a lot of money, I work close from home, and it’s creative!”

3. Practice your visualizations as soon as you wake up and as you’re dosing off to sleep.

Your brain waves are slower making it easier to access the subconscious mind without interference from the conscious mind. Because the subconscious mind is more powerful than the conscious, you must implant the desired outcome into the subconscious mind to manifest. The conscious mind more often serves us with doubt and self-defeating thoughts.

The best thing to do is to practice your visualization as often as you can. If your desire is to work from home, pretend you already are.

4. To create the feelings of belief that you’re already manifested what you want, imagine yourself telling your friends or family about your new business. Picture yourself turning in your two week notice to your current employer.

If you truly enjoy working with positive thinking, visualization, affirmations when you combine them with The Sedona Method the results will be increased exponentially.

Visualization for Relaxation

Walking Meditation for Stress Relief

2009-02-05T19:46:42Z

Meditation is one of the great stress management techniques because it carries many varied benefits. However, more than a few people have found it to be challenging at first.

Walking meditation provides the benefits of meditation combined with the benefits of exercise, and has the bonus benefit of being easy to learn, thereby making walking meditation a great technique for those new to meditation.

Take Action:

Get into comfortable clothing and shoes, and set aside some uninterrupted free time.
Begin walking at a comfortable pace. Really focus on he sensations that you feel in your body as you walk. Feel the weight of your body on the bottom of your feet. Feel your arms swinging with each stride. If you find thoughts coming into your mind, gently let them go and redirect your focus to the sensations you're feeling as you walk. Stay mindfull and focused on now.
You can also focus on your breathing as you walk. Try to breathe in for two steps, and out for two or three, for example. Focus on keeping your breathing and your steps coordinated.
Again, if thoughts you might have or other stressors creep into your head gently redirect your attention to now, to your walking meditation practice.

It's optimal to do this for 30 minutes, several times per week, but if you only have 10 minutes, or even 5, that's better than no practice at all. Walking meditation can be useful even in small doses.

Recommended book

The Long Road Turns to Joy: A Guide to Walking Meditation

For those who struggle with sitting still for meditation, this simple book offers a wonderful alternative: walking meditation. Practical techniques guide the reader to using this most ordinary of daily activities to deepen one’s mindful awareness of the present moment, increase relaxation and concentration, and reduce stress.

Visualization For Relaxation

2009-01-17T14:59:14Z

Visualization is the technique of using your imagination to create what you want in your life.

Visualization is also a potent method of stress reduction, especially when combined with physical relaxation methods such as deep breathing.

The practice of positive thinking in the treatment of physical symptoms was popularized by Emil Coue, a French pharmacist. Coue declared that all of your thoughts become reality – you are what you think you are.

You can use visualization for relaxation and for goal setting.

I higly recommend you to get the book by Shakti Gawain, Creative Visualization. The book is a real Gem.

If you truly enjoy working with positive thinking, visualization, affirmations when you combine them with The Sedona Method the results will be increased exponentially.

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Benefits of Meditation for Stress Management

2009-01-17T14:58:05Z

Throughout the day, when we experience stress, our bodies automatically react in ways that prepare us to stress fight or flight reaction.

In some cases of extreme danger, this physical response is helpful. However, a prolonged state of such agitation can cause physical damage to every part of the body and health.

Meditation affects the body in exactly the opposite ways that stress does, restoring the body to a calm state, helping the body to repair itself, and preventing new damage due to the physical effects of stress.

The Benefits of Meditation:

The benefits of meditation are multiple. When practicing meditation, your heart rate and breathing slow down, your blood pressure normalizes, you use oxygen more efficiently, and you sweat less. Also, your adrenal glands produce less cortisol, your mind ages at a slower rate, and your immune function improves. Your mind also clears and your creativity increases. People who meditate regularly find it easier to give up life-damaging habits like smoking, drinking and drugs.

How Meditation Works:

Meditation involves sitting ( you can find meditation pillow useful) in a relaxed position and clearing your mind. You may focus on a sound, like "ooommm," or on your own breathing, or on nothing at all. It’s necessary to have 5-20 distraction-free minutes to spend. It’s helpful to have silence and privacy, but more practiced meditators can do it anywhere.

Try walking meditation or chocolate meditation as an alternatives.

Pros Of Meditation:

Meditation is wonderful in that it’s free, always available, and amazingly effective in short-term stress reduction and long-term health. Benefits can be felt in just one session. An experienced teacher isn’t necessary; you can learn to meditate in minutes.

The Cons of Meditation:

It does take some practice, however, and some people find it difficult to "get it" in the beginning. It also requires a little patience. However, the time and effort it takes to learn and practice is well worth it in terms of the benefits meditation provides.

If you truly enjoy working with meditation when you combine them with The Sedona Method the results will be increased exponentially.

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