Every year a number of people come to me because, in spite of meditating regularly, they are suffering from increased levels of stress, having difficulty sleeping and suffering from general aches and pains in the body.
Firstly, we must recognise what we actually mean by meditation. In a true sense it is a practice whereby we are activating the chakras. This could be through the use of specific music or it could be a guided meditation, the purpose of which is to align the chakras through their activation. It could even be through the use of mantras, prayers or chanting.
Meditation is not the same as mindfulness which may also involve listening to music or sitting quietly. Mindfulness does not activate the chakras and does not offer a lasting effect (accumulation of energy) outside of the actual practice. It calms the mind whilst it is being practiced but it doesn’t change the energy of, or within, the body outside of that moment.
When we consider the ART of meditation, we seem to recognise that it is just that – an art form. In reading books about specific practices, we are often told to sit in a chair or even to lie down. We are even sometimes advised to meditate at bedtime; listening to a meditation as we fall asleep. Individuals are even encouraged to meditate in a park or in the work place at lunchtime.
The reality is that all of the above will do little more than make the body ill. None of these practices are correct and all of them will weaken the body as the chakras become congested and/or simply absorb negative energy.
When we practice anything that activates the chakras they expand energetically. This means that if we are lying down or sitting with our back against a chair, we are blocking the movement of that energy, resulting in it being trapped and congested. Practising meditation in this way can also result in hypertension and numerous other issues. It’s not uncommon for people to feel very tired after meditation, nauseous or suffer from headaches. When done properly it will not cause any of these problems.
Many people don’t really understand how to practice properly and more important, safely. The true benefits of meditation can’t be realised if it is not done properly.
So, how do we do it correctly? Take a look at part two of my blog which details more about the the art of meditation and how to meditate more effectively.
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