Meditation and how to start with this amazing practice

The neurophysiologist Jacobo Grimberg describes it as the path through which the human being can recover unity with the universe without losing his presence in the world. Different enlightened people around the world have given this incredible practice a different definition, a practice of self-control, connection with your body, connection with the universe, etc. however, although the exact definition of what meditation can mean is relative, everyone agrees that it is a great help for our personal growth.

Closing your eyes and observing your thoughts for a certain amount of time has more benefits than you might imagine. Authors such as Garrain Jones, Robin Sharma and Joe Dispenza, assure that dedicating at least 20 minutes a day to meditation could help and enrich different sections of your daily life, such as improving attention span, improving irrational impulses, anger control, trauma, and even some successful people say that more specific meditation techniques such as visualization are a fundamental part of their success.

Meditation according to science.

In 1960, a scientific investigation was carried out by the International Institute of Yoga Science about the power of meditation. To carry out this investigation, it was necessary to use an electroencephalogram equipment to the Yogi Swami Rama, who was able to demonstrate that through meditation he could control bodily processes such as body temperature and blood pressure. Naturally, Swami Rama learned disciplines related to science and philosophy in the Himalayan monasteries. In addition, the teacher Swami was trained by the renowned Bengali Sage Baba (Bajabi), one of the greatest teachers of the Himalayas, whose purpose was to enlighten To those disciples who were still preparing, he shared this knowledge and skills with master Swami Rama.

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Start meditating.

There are different ways to meditate, as well as different types of meditations, as we mentioned at the beginning of this post, each person has a different method. For an enthusiast and someone who is just starting out, we recommend the following:

1.- Wear comfortable clothes.

The clothes on this occasion will not be important, you just need to feel comfortable with what you are wearing, since you could stay in the same position for a few minutes. Also, the important thing in this practice is to keep your mind focused, a detail that may bother you could interrupt your concentration.

2.- The best Place.

Either an open or closed place, find a space where you feel comfortable, you can adapt this space to your needs add decorations, some scents, anything that can give you peace of mind, the purpose of finding your space of tranquility is that your mind feels totally relaxed.

3.- Your preferred position.

Sit in a comfortable position that allows you to be relaxed for a while, it is not necessary to execute complex positions, just sit down, relax and close your eyes.

4.- Be focus.

Close your eyes and start focusing your attention on your respiration. Imagine how the air enters through your nostrils, travels through your throat and reaches your lungs. Then, as the air leaves your lungs, it comes back down your throat and finally out your nostrils. Just focus on your breathing.

5.- Get ready for your thoughts.

Thoughts will start to come, sometimes fast, sometimes slow. Memories, things you want, things you have to do, etc. When this happens, remember to bring your attention back to your breath. Do not fight with your thoughts, or try to avoid them, there will even be thoughts in which you will let go, but when you remember that you have to focus your attention on your breathing, just calmly let go of the thought and refocus your attention on your breathing.

Some small details.

At first it will be a bit difficult to fully concentrate on your breathing, sometimes a thought will flood your attention and you will stay here for a long time, it is even possible that on some occasions you will fall asleep. This is normal, we all go through this process.

Try to give yourself a space of at least 3 days a week to perform this exercise, you will see that little by little you will improve your attention, until you achieve full attention and control of your thoughts.

Try to give yourself a space of at least 3 days a week to perform this exercise, you will see that little by little you will improve your attention, until you achieve full attention and control of your thoughts.

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